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Vehicular Accidents

Vehicular Accidents

Two ambulances as well as Sheriff’s Deputies and Fairbury Rural Fire were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle injury…
Missing Odell Man Found Safe

Missing Odell Man Found Safe

An Odell man reported missing has been located safe and unharmed.At about 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, the Nebraska…
Burn Bans Cancelled

Burn Bans Cancelled

In response to recent rainfall, Fairbury Mayor Spencer Brown has cancelled a burn ban that was issued on Monday, April…
More Funds For Railroad Depot Roof Needed

More Funds For Railroad Depot Roof Needed

By Gordon HopkinsThe Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) has reported receiving approximately $115,000 in donations so far, but far more…
Union Negotiations Continue
Between Sheriff’s Dept., County

Union Negotiations Continue
Between Sheriff’s Dept., County

By Gordon HopkinsThe Law Enforcement Committee met on Tuesday, April 26, at the Fairbury City Offices. The committee is part…
Where Do We Go Now?

Where Do We Go Now?

By Gordon HopkinsThe initial test results for water from a proposed alternative water source look promising. However, more steps are…
Kotas Named Veteran Of The Month

Kotas Named Veteran Of The Month

Robert Lee Kotas was honored Jefferson County’s May Veteran of the Month at the County Courthouse on Tuesday, May 3.…
FJN Receives Multiple Awards At Convention

FJN Receives Multiple Awards At Convention

The Fairbury Journal-News returned from the 2022 Nebraska Press Association annual convention with numerous awards.Once again, Jennifer Lewis, graphic design…
Dundee’s Passage: The Oregon Trail Revisited

Dundee’s Passage: The Oregon Trail Revisited

The morning of Wednesday, April 27, a man was seen walking PWF Road, entering Fairbury and pushing a handcart dressed…
Unknowns About Biden’s 30×30 Initiative Raise Concerns

Unknowns About Biden’s 30×30 Initiative Raise Concerns

By Gordon HopkinsOn Friday, April 22 of this year, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hosted what he called a “Stop 30x30…
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