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Combines Spark Grass Fires
October 14, 2022
Combines Spark Grass Fires
“This was the call we’ve been waiting for.” So said Assistant Rural Fire Chief Judd Stewart. At approximately 4:10 p.m.,…
FTC Approves Acquisition of Orscheln by Tractor Supply
October 14, 2022
FTC Approves Acquisition of Orscheln by Tractor Supply
By Gordon HopkinsWhile a deal has been in the works for well over a year, Tractor Supply Company announced on…
Southern School District Hires New P.E. and Health Teacher
October 14, 2022
Southern School District Hires New P.E. and Health Teacher
Greg Iverson has been chosen as Southern School District’s new physical education and health teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.…
City Approves Next Steps in Water Sourcing Project
October 14, 2022
City Approves Next Steps in Water Sourcing Project
By Gordon Hopkins A groundwater model report was presented to the Fairbury City Council on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. After…
Two Petition Initiatives on 2022 Ballot
October 14, 2022
Two Petition Initiatives on 2022 Ballot
By Gordon HopkinsElection Day is less than a month away. In addition to the slate of candidates, two initiatives will…
Tri County Building Suffers Damage from Storm
October 14, 2022
Tri County Building Suffers Damage from Storm
Tri County Public Schools suffered damage overnight during the thunderstorm Tuesday evening, October 11. Dr. Tiffanie Welte, Tri County Superintendent,…
Fairbury Man Arrested in Norfolk for Aggravated Felony DWI
October 14, 2022
Fairbury Man Arrested in Norfolk for Aggravated Felony DWI
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, October 8, the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office made contact with a vehicle in…
Barneston Man Faces Multiple Charges of Assault, Trespassing, Disturbing the Peace
October 14, 2022
Barneston Man Faces Multiple Charges of Assault, Trespassing, Disturbing the Peace
Timothy J. Sutter, age 45, of Barneston, appeared in Gage County Court on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, to responded to…
Wymore Woman Sentenced for Disturbing the Peace
October 14, 2022
Wymore Woman Sentenced for Disturbing the Peace
Alyssa F. Lant, age 21, of Wymore, was sentenced to 35 days in jail in Gage County Court on Tuesday,…
City Dissatisfied With Law Enforcement Contract
October 11, 2022
City Dissatisfied With Law Enforcement Contract
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury City Council voted to make changes to the law enforcement contract with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s…