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FPS Revisiting Drug Policy
August 3, 2022
FPS Revisiting Drug Policy
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury Public School Board of Education held what Superintendent Stephen Grizzle described as a ‘work session’ to…
Preliminary Budget Review Suggests Hard Decisions Need To Be Made
August 3, 2022
Preliminary Budget Review Suggests Hard Decisions Need To Be Made
By Reagan ConnellyFor several months, Jefferson County Commissioners have warned the community that this year’s budget may require some hard…
Veteran of the Month
August 3, 2022
Veteran of the Month
Thomas W. Turner was honored as Jefferson County’s August Veteran of the Month on Tuesday, August 2, during a meeting…
Forgery Investigation In Wymore Leads To Arrest
August 2, 2022
Forgery Investigation In Wymore Leads To Arrest
On July 28, 2022 the Wymore Police Department and Gage County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence…
Does A Union Make Law Enforcement A More Appealing Career?
August 2, 2022
Does A Union Make Law Enforcement A More Appealing Career?
Sheriff’s Office Sees Increase In Applicants Since New Contract Signed By Gordon HopkinsLike nearly every other employer in the U.S.,…
Third Earthquake Hits Nebraska-Kansas Border Area This Month
July 29, 2022
Third Earthquake Hits Nebraska-Kansas Border Area This Month
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck an area six miles southwest of Superior, in north central Jewell County, Kansas, at 7:04…
Law Enforcement Committee Meets
July 29, 2022
Law Enforcement Committee Meets
The Law Enforcement Committee held its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Fairbury City Offices, where Jefferson…
Struggling to Serve an Aging Community
July 29, 2022
Struggling to Serve an Aging Community
By Reagan ConnellyOn Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Director Carla Frase met with the Jefferson County Commissioners regarding Blue Rivers Area…
Accident on Highway 77 Between Car and Tractor
July 29, 2022
Accident on Highway 77 Between Car and Tractor
On Thursday, July 21, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Gage County Sheriff’s Office and Wymore Fire and Rescue, responded…