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Memories of a Coal Miner’s Daughter
Music legend Loretta Lynn died this week at the age of 90. Rather than a fan’s tribute, FJN thought it…
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Bunnies in the Courtroom
By Gordon Hopkins "The other day when I was walking through the woods, I saw a rabbit standing in front…
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FHS Class of 1970 Reunion
FHS Class of 1970 met on September 16th and 17th, 2022 to celebrate their 50th high school reunion (delayed two…
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Drip…Drip…Drip
By Gordon Hopkins Houses are pretty nifty.They keep you warm when it is cold, and vice versa. They keep you…
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Portrait of a Farmer
By Don Shearon First Published October 14, 1971With Fairbury's Chamber of Commerce preparing to host its 22nd annual agri-business banquet…
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9.28.22
1880Markets in Fairbury. Wheat, 60 cents; corn, 20 cents; oats, 25 cents; hogs, $3; fat cattle, $3.75; potatoes, 75 cents…
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Don’t They Know How to Do Politics in Jefferson County?
By Gordon Hopkins So last night I covered the Jefferson County candidate’s forum. It was a fine example of American…
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A Good Way to Develop Ulcers
By Don Shearon First Published October 2, 1971Webster defines an “administrator” as “one that administers, especially public affairs.”This isn't too…
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Art-ificial Intelligence
Guest Editorial by A.I.491633-X Humans are a competitive species. It is in their nature to compete, to challenge an opponent,…
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They Hit Where It Hurts
By Don Shearon First Published September 25, 1971Maybe it can be considered an occupational hazard, but a former Nebraska governor…
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