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Defendant Reaches Plea Agreement in Assault and Drug Cases
March 25, 2022
Defendant Reaches Plea Agreement in Assault and Drug Cases
Davian Snyder, 26, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Monday, March 21. Linda Bauer was the presiding Judge.Snyder…
Transient Sentenced For Trespassing
March 25, 2022
Transient Sentenced For Trespassing
Jerry Lee Laue II, 25, plead guilty to trespassing in Jefferson County Court via webcam from the Jefferson County Jail…
City Attorney Vying For Judgeship
March 22, 2022
City Attorney Vying For Judgeship
By Gordon HopkinsFairbury’s City Attorney is currently under consideration for a judgeship. The retirement of Judge Vicky Johnson at the…
Winds, Dry Conditions Result In Multiple Fires
March 22, 2022
Winds, Dry Conditions Result In Multiple Fires
A series of fires over the weekend, some caused by burn permits that got out of hand, highlight the dangers…
Political Winds: Wind Farm Regulations Continue to Stir Up Controversy
March 22, 2022
Political Winds: Wind Farm Regulations Continue to Stir Up Controversy
By Gordon HopkinsA meeting was held at the Jefferson County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 22, to further discuss wind farm…
Veterans Office Provides Special Phones For Hearing Impaired
March 22, 2022
Veterans Office Provides Special Phones For Hearing Impaired
Hearing loss affects approximately 37.5 million Americans aged 18 and over, including more than half of those over age 75,…
Controlled Burns Get Out Of Control Quickly In Drought Conditions
March 18, 2022
Controlled Burns Get Out Of Control Quickly In Drought Conditions
A series of fires this week, many caused by controlled burns that got out of hand, highlight the dangers of…
Landowners Hire Attorney For Potential Wind Farm Battle
March 18, 2022
Landowners Hire Attorney For Potential Wind Farm Battle
By Gordon HopkinsA group of landowners concerned about proposed changes to regulations governing wind farms in Jefferson County have retained…
Decommissioning Wind Turbines
March 18, 2022
Decommissioning Wind Turbines
By Gordon HopkinsOne of the concerns that led to a moratorium on wind farm applications in Jefferson County is the…