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Del Schipper Is October Veteran Of The Month
October 5, 2021
Del Schipper Is October Veteran Of The Month
Del Schipper was honored on Tuesday, October 4 as Jefferson County’s Veteran of the Month. He was also presented with…
Wildlife Continues To Disrupt City’s Electricity
October 5, 2021
Wildlife Continues To Disrupt City’s Electricity
By Gordon HopkinsFairbury suffered yet another power outage the morning of Tuesday, September 28. The first occurred at approximately 3:00…
City Council Approves $3.5 Million Loan For Wastewater Treatment Plant Ahead of Schedule
October 1, 2021
City Council Approves $3.5 Million Loan For Wastewater Treatment Plant Ahead of Schedule
By Gordon Hopkins The City of Fairbury approved a loan agreement for $3.5 million faster than anticipated.The City will be…
Jefferson County Considers Providing IT Services To Gage County
October 1, 2021
Jefferson County Considers Providing IT Services To Gage County
By Gordon Hopkins “They don't have near the level of technology that we have here.” That was the assessment of…
Arrest in Jansen
September 28, 2021
Arrest in Jansen
Monday evening, at 8:52 p.m., Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to locate a known male subject…
New Business in Town
September 28, 2021
New Business in Town
Opening Day: The owners of a new business in Fairbury, along with members of the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce and…
Real Estate
September 28, 2021
Real Estate
Dec. 3: Brueggemann Properties, LLC., to Jairo Escobar and Rosalinda Monterroso: Lot Six (6), Block Six (6), Fairview Addition to…
Sheriffs Report
September 28, 2021
Sheriffs Report
Sheriff's Report:Aug. 1: Suspicious Act/Pers/VehAug. 1: Assist Other DepartmentAug. 1: Check Well BeingAug. 1: Missing PersonAug. 1: Accident With InjuryAug.…
County Commissioners Approve Meteorological Tower Despite Moratorium On Wind Farm Applications
September 28, 2021
County Commissioners Approve Meteorological Tower Despite Moratorium On Wind Farm Applications
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioners voted to approve the placement of a meteorological tower in the agricultural district on Tuesday,…
Fairbury Firehall Needs A New Roof
September 28, 2021
Fairbury Firehall Needs A New Roof
Work has begun on the roof of the City of Fairbury’s Firehall on D Street. Several months ago, water was…