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Vehicular Accidents
May 6, 2022
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
May 6, 2022
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
May 6, 2022
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
May 3, 2022
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
May 3, 2022
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?
May 3, 2022
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
May 3, 2022
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
May 3, 2022
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
April 29, 2022
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
April 29, 2022
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…