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Bill Proposes Increased Security For Ballot Boxes
February 4, 2022
Bill Proposes Increased Security For Ballot Boxes
Currently under consideration at the Legislature is a bill intended to increase security for election ballot drop boxes. Legislative Bill…
Fortenberry ‘s Trial May Be Delayed
February 4, 2022
Fortenberry ‘s Trial May Be Delayed
Prosecutors in California have filed a motion to delay the trial of nine-term Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, District One, until…
Suspect in Theft of Sheriff’s Vehicle Wants To Keep Case In County Court
February 4, 2022
Suspect in Theft of Sheriff’s Vehicle Wants To Keep Case In County Court
Bird Roy Nightwalker, 39, of Clinton, Oklahoma, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, via webcam. The…
Arrest Warrant Issued For John Jacobitz
February 4, 2022
Arrest Warrant Issued For John Jacobitz
John A. Jacobitz, 51, of Fairbury, failed to appear for sentencing in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, February 2, 2022,…
Attorney Withdraws From Shooting Case
February 4, 2022
Attorney Withdraws From Shooting Case
Public Defender Scott Gropp has been forced to withdraw from a case he was assigned to in January of this…
Assault Suspect To Claim Self Defense
February 4, 2022
Assault Suspect To Claim Self Defense
Tyler Scott Will, 23, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court on February 2, 2022, in the custody of the…
Disparity Between
Teacher/Superintendent
Pay Concerns Some
Disparity Between
Teacher/Superintendent
Pay Concerns Some
February 1, 2022
Disparity Between
Teacher/Superintendent
Pay Concerns Some
By Gordon Hopkins School salaries has been a hot button topic in the past two years.Superintendent’s Contract Fairbury Public School…
Blighted Housing Removal Impacting
Local Drug, Crime Issues In Area
Blighted Housing Removal Impacting
Local Drug, Crime Issues In Area
February 1, 2022
Blighted Housing Removal Impacting
Local Drug, Crime Issues In Area
By Gordon Hopkins The connection between blighted or rundown housing and the negative impact on the community has long been…
SROs For Local Schools Hired
February 1, 2022
SROs For Local Schools Hired
After a long and difficult search, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has hired two new School Resources Officers (SRO) for…