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Wilber Woman Gets Prison Time for Felony Drug Possession
June 27, 2025
Wilber Woman Gets Prison Time for Felony Drug Possession
Lorey Watson, age 53, of Wilber, was sentenced to one-and-a-half years in prison for felony drug possession.The defendant was charged…
Odell Woman Accepts Plea Deal in Felony Drug Case
June 27, 2025
Odell Woman Accepts Plea Deal in Felony Drug Case
Ryan Nicole Justice, age 35, of Odell, was sentenced to 36 months of probation on Gage County District Court on…
Commissioners Discuss Budget Struggles For 2026
June 24, 2025
Commissioners Discuss Budget Struggles For 2026
By Gordon HopkinsOngoing workforce shortages have forced both private and public employers to increase salaries and benefits, even as federal…
Fairbury Issues Water Conservation Notice
June 24, 2025
Fairbury Issues Water Conservation Notice
Due to the lack of precipitation, Fairbury Mayor Kelly Davis is requesting residents conserve water usage. Residential water usage will…
Local Officials Believe They Are PreparedFor Retaliation Despite Federal Cuts to Cybersecurity
June 24, 2025
Local Officials Believe They Are PreparedFor Retaliation Despite Federal Cuts to Cybersecurity
By Gordon HopkinsWhile the bombing of Iran by the United States may have taken place on the other side of…
Fairbury Issues Water Conservation Notice
June 20, 2025
Fairbury Issues Water Conservation Notice
Due to the lack of precipitation, Fairbury Mayor Kelly Davis is requesting residents conserve water usage. Per §51.48 (C) (3)…
More Staff Changes at FPS
June 20, 2025
More Staff Changes at FPS
By Gordon Hopkins Fairbury Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday evening, June 19, to approve several changes to staff…
Dangerous Heat Expected This Weekend
June 20, 2025
Dangerous Heat Expected This Weekend
Dangerous heat is forecasted by the National Weather Service through the weekend for a large area of the central plains,…
Likens and Judd Receive Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
June 20, 2025
Likens and Judd Receive Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Lana Likens and Paul Judd (not pictured) received Paul Harris Fellow recognition, presented by Mick…