Gordon Hopkins

Fairbury

News Editor at Fairbury Journal-News

Award-winning News Editor for The Fairbury Journal-News. Editor of the travel anthology, "Beyond Our Borders." Author of mysteries, "Fraudsters" and "Broken."

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Articles

Teachers Express Frustrations at FPS Board Meeting

6 days ago | fairburyjournalnews.com | Gordon Hopkins

By Gordon Hopkins Several Fairbury Public School teachers took the opportunity during the public comment period of a Board of Education meeting Monday evening, April 14, 2025, to express their frustration at what they see as an us-versus-them mentality pervasive in the school system.Speakers addressed school board members and Superintendent Dr. Devin Embray. Grace EllisThe … Remember Me Twinrivers
Chester Community Club

6 days ago | fairburyjournalnews.com | Gordon Hopkins

The Chester Community Club hosted a Lasagna Dinner last Sunday at the Chester Methodist Church. The meal held between the two Sunday showings of the “Last Supper Pageant” held at the Chester Auditorium. Photo by Art Whitton Remember Me Twinrivers
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Teams with DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

6 days ago | fairburyjournalnews.com | Gordon Hopkins

On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Center. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.Collection sites will not … Remember Me Twinrivers
Kim Roberts Wins Region 1 Outstanding New Principal Award

6 days ago | fairburyjournalnews.com | Gordon Hopkins

Kim Roberts, Principal of Fairbury Central Elementary, has been named the recipient of the prestigious National Council of School Administrators (NCSA) Region 1 Outstanding New Principal Award. Remember Me Twinrivers
Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group Meets May 8

6 days ago | fairburyjournalnews.com | Gordon Hopkins

The Caregivers Support Group offered by the Alzheimer’s Association will meet on Thursday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m. in the Jefferson Community Health & Life Clinic Conference Room. The program will be a video on “Making Visits Valuable – Part 11” by Teepa Snow.Easiest access will be by parking in the H Street parking and … Remember Me Twinrivers
Mission Accomplished

6 days ago | fairburyjournalnews.com | Gordon Hopkins

By Gordon Hopkins I was too young to remember the first Apollo missions, when man first set foot on the moon. I do, however, remember sitting in front of the television, enraptured, every time the space shuttle launched. I remember as a young lad thinking, “We made it! We're living in the future!”Even then I … Remember Me Twinrivers
Commissioners Suspend Use of Zoom After Meeting Hacked

1 week ago | fairburyjournalnews.com | Gordon Hopkins

By Gordon Hopkins Jefferson County Commissioners were discussing zoning regulations at a meeting Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025, when the discussion was suddenly interrupted by blaring noises and pornographic images projected on the wall where, normally, those attending the meeting via Zoom would be seen.The Zoom connection was shut off in a matter of seconds … Remember Me Twinrivers
Bacon Among Lawmakers Looking to Limit President's Ability to Impose Tariffs

1 week ago | fairburyjournalnews.com | Gordon Hopkins

President Trump Orders 90-Day Pause on Tariffs Except for China U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), along with Representatives Jeff Hurd (R-CO), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), and Gregory Meeks (D-NY) have introduced bipartisan legislation to return Congressâ€™ constitutionally authorized role in setting and approving U.S. trade policy. H.R. 2665 The Trade Review Act of 2025 requires that … Remember Me Twinrivers
Ambulance Director Resigns

1 week ago | fairburyjournalnews.com | Gordon Hopkins

By Gordon Hopkins Jeff Klaumann, director of Ambulance District #33, has resigned his position two years after being appointed. Jefferson County Commissioners voted to accept his resignation at a meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Klaumann, a 35-year veteran with Ambulance District #33, was promoted to director on May 2, 2023. He replaced Cheyanne Kuehn, … Remember Me Twinrivers
Governor to Meet with Health Officials Re: Measles Response Plan

1 week ago | fairburyjournalnews.com | Gordon Hopkins

Governor Jim Pillen Will be meeting with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) officials later today, Friday, April 11, to discuss a measles response plan.While no cases of the disease have been reported in Nebraska, it has reached states that border Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Remember Me Twinrivers