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FHA Looks To Build New Rentals
August 30, 2022
FHA Looks To Build New Rentals
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury Housing Authority is looking to obtain funding for the construction of rental properties in the city.Twilya…
Casson Faces Write-In Candidate In Thayer County Race
August 30, 2022
Casson Faces Write-In Candidate In Thayer County Race
By Gordon HopkinsJulie Effenbeck of Chester is running for Thayer County Attorney. The filing deadline and primary has passed, so…
Local McDonald’s to Close Tuesday
August 26, 2022
Local McDonald’s to Close Tuesday
By Gordon HopkinsThe McDonald’s restaurant located at 1429 K Street in Fairbury will be closing its doors on Tuesday, August…
City Looks to Develop Optimist Park for Housing
August 26, 2022
City Looks to Develop Optimist Park for Housing
By Gordon HopkinsThe Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) met on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, to discuss the possible acquisition of Optimist…
“Beatrice Six” Tax to End this Year
August 26, 2022
“Beatrice Six” Tax to End this Year
The Gage County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Wednesday, August 24, to end a half-cent countywide sales tax as…
Engler Receives Orthopedic Board Certification
August 26, 2022
Engler Receives Orthopedic Board Certification
Callie Engler, PT, DPT, has been awarded the professional designation of Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Therapy by the American…
DeBoer Receives Social Worker Designee Certification
August 26, 2022
DeBoer Receives Social Worker Designee Certification
Laura DeBoer, RN, Director of Nursing for JCH&L Gardenside, successfully completed a 42-hour in-person course to become a Social Worker…
Franzen Receives Activity Certification
August 26, 2022
Franzen Receives Activity Certification
Wayne Franzen, JCH&L Gardenside Day Activity Coordinator, successful completed a 42-hour course of instruction in recreational services and received certification…
Warrant Issued for Fairbury Man Who Failed to Appear for Court
August 26, 2022
Warrant Issued for Fairbury Man Who Failed to Appear for Court
A warrant was issued for John W. Abbott, age 25, of Fairbury, after failing to appear in Jefferson County Court…
Plea Agreement in Wymore Theft Case
August 26, 2022
Plea Agreement in Wymore Theft Case
Kenneth M. Rainey, age 46, of Wymore, has reached a plea agreement in a case stemming from charges in 2021…