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Birds Knock Out Power Substation
July 5, 2022
Birds Knock Out Power Substation
Fairbury saw a brief power outage on Friday morning, July 1, 2022. The blackout occurred at about 8:40 a.m. but…
JCH&L Holds Groundbreaking For New Clinic
July 5, 2022
JCH&L Holds Groundbreaking For New Clinic
A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, for the long-awaited new Jefferson Community Health and Life (JCH&L)…
Sheriff’s Office Signs Union Contract
July 5, 2022
Sheriff’s Office Signs Union Contract
By Reagan ConnellyJefferson County Deputies now have a union contract.On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Jefferson County Commissioners and Sheriff Nick…
Fun At The Flea Market
July 5, 2022
Fun At The Flea Market
Oaklee and Remington Skrdlant, 15 months, of Hastings enjoyed a treat and sat in some antique chairs during the Fourth…
County To Acquire Night Vision Drones
July 5, 2022
County To Acquire Night Vision Drones
By Reagan ConnellyJefferson County Commissioners voted to approve the purchase of night vision drones from Elite Unmanned LLC for $12,999.…
July Veteran of the Month
July 5, 2022
July Veteran of the Month
LeRoy D. Prellwitz was honored Tuesday, July 5, 2022, by Jefferson County Commissioners as Veteran of the Month.Prellwitz was born…
4th of July Weekend Blasts Off
July 1, 2022
4th of July Weekend Blasts Off
Fireworks went on sale in Fairbury this week for this Independence Day three-day weekend. Despite a forecast of possible rain…
FPS Summer School Gives Students a Second Chance
July 1, 2022
FPS Summer School Gives Students a Second Chance
High School Principal Sean Molloy gave an update about summer school at the Fairbury Public School’s Board of Education meeting…
Mike Flood Wins Fortenberry’s Seat
July 1, 2022
Mike Flood Wins Fortenberry’s Seat
By Gordon HopkinsMike Flood has won the special election on Tuesday, June 28, held to replace Jeff Fortenberry, who resigned…
Fortenberry Gets Probation
July 1, 2022
Fortenberry Gets Probation
By Gordon HopkinsFormer Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry was sentenced in a Los Angeles courtroom to two years of probation, a…