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Fuel Prices Drop, But Will Trend Continue?
August 12, 2022
Fuel Prices Drop, But Will Trend Continue?
After months of increasing prices, the cost of fuel is now dropping. Nebraska is once again seeing prices of less…
Byron Bash a Success Despite the Heat
August 12, 2022
Byron Bash a Success Despite the Heat
By Art WhittonThe Byron Bash was held last weekend and featured a fun schedule of events for all ages. Friday…
Planning Meets Thursday to Discuss Wind Farm Rules
August 12, 2022
Planning Meets Thursday to Discuss Wind Farm Rules
After months of debate, the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee will be meeting on Thursday, August 18, beginning at…
School Board Candidate Responds to Recent Drug Policy Change
August 12, 2022
School Board Candidate Responds to Recent Drug Policy Change
Andrea Schmidt is a candidate for the Fairbury Public Schools Board of Education. Here, she responds to the recent decision…
School Board President Responds
August 12, 2022
School Board President Responds
Barry Schwab is president of the school board and is running for re-election this year. Obviously, since I cast my…
JCH&L Holding Peach Sale as Fund-raiser
August 12, 2022
JCH&L Holding Peach Sale as Fund-raiser
Jefferson Community Health & Life is partnering with Main Street Market of Milford for the sale of Colorado peaches by…
Fairbury Man Pleads Guilty to Leaving the Scene of an Accident
August 12, 2022
Fairbury Man Pleads Guilty to Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Dennis A. Watts, 71, of Fairbury, pleaded Guilty to leaving the scene of an accident in Jefferson County Court on…
Defense to Hire Expert Witness in Motor Vehicle Homicide Case
August 12, 2022
Defense to Hire Expert Witness in Motor Vehicle Homicide Case
Dalton A. McMaster, age 29, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County District Court the morning of Thursday, August 4, 2022.…
Oklahoma Man Gets Two Years for Stealing Sheriff’s Vehicle
August 12, 2022
Oklahoma Man Gets Two Years for Stealing Sheriff’s Vehicle
Bird Roy Nightwalker, 39, of Clinton, Oklahoma, appeared in Jefferson County District Court in the custody of the Jefferson County…
Vehicle Strikes Deer in Fairbury
August 12, 2022
Vehicle Strikes Deer in Fairbury
At approximately 2:27 p.m., Thursday afternoon, August 11, a road accident was reported on K Street, just north of 16th…