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Diversion Director Resigns, County To Reexamine Program
August 19, 2025
Diversion Director Resigns, County To Reexamine Program
By Gordon HopkinsThe director of Jefferson County’s Diversion Services has announced her retirement and county commissioners are taking the opportunity…
Jefferson County Selects New Ambulance Driver
August 19, 2025
Jefferson County Selects New Ambulance Driver
It only took a few minutes of discussion behind closed doors after interviewing for Jefferson County Commissioners to decide Greg…
Jefferson County Hires New Ambulance Director
August 15, 2025
Jefferson County Hires New Ambulance Director
It only took a few minutes of discussion behind closed doors after interviewing for Jefferson County Commissioners to decide Greg…
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Recommends Permit for Controversial Well
August 15, 2025
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Recommends Permit for Controversial Well
A public hearing was held Thursday evening, August 14, at the Jefferson County Courthouse by the county’s Planning and Zoning…
Long Time Fairbury Physician Passes Away
August 15, 2025
Long Time Fairbury Physician Passes Away
Craig James Shumard MD, age 65, passed away Aug. 12, 2025, with family by his side at Jefferson Community Health…
Two-Vehicle Accident North of Fairbury
August 15, 2025
Two-Vehicle Accident North of Fairbury
Two vehicles were involved in an accident at the intersection of 720th Road and 567th Avenue, near the former town…
National Weather Service Adds Staff
August 15, 2025
National Weather Service Adds Staff
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced they will hire 450 meteorologists, hydrologists, and radar technicians.This comes after a…
Center For Rural Affairs To Hold Events Focusing On Local Foods And More
August 15, 2025
Center For Rural Affairs To Hold Events Focusing On Local Foods And More
The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold the following events:Online and Omaha, Nebraska - Feeding Omaha Metro with Ken…
Mother Charged in Death of Five-Year-Old
August 15, 2025
Mother Charged in Death of Five-Year-Old
Charges have been filed against the mother of a five-year-old boy who died from the result of suspected child abuse.Heather…
Wymore Man Arrested for Disturbing the Peace and Deadly Weapon
August 15, 2025
Wymore Man Arrested for Disturbing the Peace and Deadly Weapon
A Wymore man was arrested after claiming he was going to be attacked by Marines.On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at…