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Jefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock Announces Candidacy for Nebraska Legislature
June 13, 2025
Jefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock Announces Candidacy for Nebraska Legislature
By Gordon Hopkins Veteran and long-time Jefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock officially announced his intention to run for the Nebraska…
ID Theft Investigation Leads to Immigration Raid in Omaha
June 13, 2025
ID Theft Investigation Leads to Immigration Raid in Omaha
No Action in Jefferson County But Investigation is Ongoing By Gordon Hopkins A meatpacking plant in Omaha was raided by…
Dr. Shumard on Leave
June 13, 2025
Dr. Shumard on Leave
Jefferson Community Health & Life recently announced Dr. Craig Shumard took medical leave on Monday, June 9, for an undetermined…
Dr. Brett Wergin Leaving JCH&L
June 13, 2025
Dr. Brett Wergin Leaving JCH&L
Dr. Brett Wergin has announced he is leaving JCH&L in the fall for a clinic position in Lincoln. Dr. Wergin…
Work Begins on City Park Loop Trail
June 13, 2025
Work Begins on City Park Loop Trail
By Gordon HopkinsConstruction of the long-anticipated Fairbury City Park Loop Trail has begun.Work was originally set to begin July 12.…
Kagy Sentenced
June 13, 2025
Kagy Sentenced
The suspect in a case pending since 2022 has been sentenced to prison.Devon R. Kagy, age 32, appeared in Jefferson…
Father and Son Get Prison Time for Road Runner Burglary
June 13, 2025
Father and Son Get Prison Time for Road Runner Burglary
Two suspects, father and son, accused of theft from the Road Runner Bar and Grill in Daykin have been sentenced…
Senator Brandt Discusses Valuations And Property Taxes
June 10, 2025
Senator Brandt Discusses Valuations And Property Taxes
By Gordon Hopkins“Of all the issues in my seven years, there’s only one, and that’s property tax.”That came from Nebraska…
City Park Trail
June 10, 2025
City Park Trail
Construction of the Fairbury City Park Loop Trail has begun. Per Fairbury Mayor Kelly Davis, “Hopes are to have it…