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Chester Fire Department Holds Pancake Feed and Gun Raffle
March 28, 2025
Chester Fire Department Holds Pancake Feed and Gun Raffle
The Chester Volunteer Fire Department and EMT Crew held their annual Pancake Feed and Gun Raffle this past Saturday. There…
Red Flag Warning Issued for Friday
March 28, 2025
Red Flag Warning Issued for Friday
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is…
Fairbury Man Sentenced for Three Year Old Case
March 28, 2025
Fairbury Man Sentenced for Three Year Old Case
A Fairbury man was sentenced this week on a three year old case.Jordan Joshua Pingel, age 25, appeared in Jefferson…
Transient Pleads Not Guilty to Trespassing and Criminal Mischief
March 28, 2025
Transient Pleads Not Guilty to Trespassing and Criminal Mischief
A Fairbury man currently listed as a transient has pleaded not guilty to trespassing and criminal mischief.Jody W. Duke, age…
Plea Agreement Reached for Man Who Allegedly Locked Himself in an Attic
March 28, 2025
Plea Agreement Reached for Man Who Allegedly Locked Himself in an Attic
A Fairbury man who allegedly barricaded himself in an attic and had to be extracted by law enforcement has reached…
Fairbury Man Who Failed to Appear for Court Arrested
March 28, 2025
Fairbury Man Who Failed to Appear for Court Arrested
Joshua V. Poley, age 30, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court as scheduled on March 26, 2025. Linda Bauer…
Wilber Man Faces Felony DUI
March 28, 2025
Wilber Man Faces Felony DUI
A Wilber man is facing felony DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charges due to prior convictions and a high test.…
Fairbury Woman’s Probation Revoked
March 28, 2025
Fairbury Woman’s Probation Revoked
A Fairbury woman accused of violating probation was given 60 days in jail.On June 12, 2024, Terra L. Schultz pleaded…
Diller Pancake Feed Fundraiser
March 25, 2025
Diller Pancake Feed Fundraiser
Springtime Tradition—The annual Diller Volunteer Fire Department pancake feed was held Saturday night at the fire hall in Diller. A…
Local Firefighters Provide Support at Dempsters Fire in Beatrice
March 25, 2025
Local Firefighters Provide Support at Dempsters Fire in Beatrice
Firefighters from Fairbury Rural Fire Department responded to a mutual aid request from Beatrice Fire and Rescue on Friday, March…