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City Administrator Fired
September 13, 2022
City Administrator Fired
By Gordon HopkinsFairbury’s newly minted city administrator, Jacob Matthews, was let go after just 57 days on the job. The…
National And International Factors Impact Local Budgets
September 13, 2022
National And International Factors Impact Local Budgets
By Gordon HopkinsWhile currently stable, the City of Fairbury’s finances are likely to be heavily influenced by national and even…
63 Bridges Slated for Inspection
September 9, 2022
63 Bridges Slated for Inspection
Speece Lewis Engineers, a Nebraska-based company, will perform the inspection of 63 bridges throughout Jefferson County.The proposal from Speece Lewis…
Treasury Announces Funds to Increase Access to High-Speed Internet
September 9, 2022
Treasury Announces Funds to Increase Access to High-Speed Internet
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioners are making improved internet coverage for those areas underserved a priority. Some assistance from the…
Queen Elizabeth Dead
September 9, 2022
Queen Elizabeth Dead
Queen Elizabeth II, Great Britain's longest serving monarch, died on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at age 96. Her son, now…
Blue Springs Man Charged with Violating Harassment Order
September 9, 2022
Blue Springs Man Charged with Violating Harassment Order
Derrie Seeman, age 41, of Blue Springs, had his case bound over to Gage County District Court on Friday, September…
Fairbury Man Arrested Again for Failing to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Act
September 9, 2022
Fairbury Man Arrested Again for Failing to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Act
Jody W. Duke, 40, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, via webcam in the…
Wymore Man Faces Charges in Gage and Lancaster Counties
September 9, 2022
Wymore Man Faces Charges in Gage and Lancaster Counties
Skyler Lee Hutchison, age 26, of Wymore, is facing multiple criminal charges in both Gage and Lancaster Counties.The defendant is…
Fairbury Housing Authority Received $40,000 Grant
September 6, 2022
Fairbury Housing Authority Received $40,000 Grant
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury Housing Authority has received word that it will receive a grant off up to $40,000 from…
Steele City Church Gets New Window, New Light
September 6, 2022
Steele City Church Gets New Window, New Light
“It was definitely a challenge,” Dave Hergenrader of Classic Wood of Lincoln said of the custom window he built for…