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The Anti-Horse Thief Assn.
Living in the 21st Century, it is hard to comprehend how important horses were to everyday life in Fairbury. Farmers used teams of horses...
Dale C. Maley
May 20, 20244 min read


Obituary: Ryan
Larry S. Ryan, 79, Sunrise Beach, MO died at 9:15 am Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his residence. Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 am...
Fairbury News staff
May 19, 20241 min read


District recognizes retirees
Retirees in the Prairie Central School District were honored by the Board of Education during the board’s regular meeting Thursday night...
Fairbury News staff
May 17, 20244 min read


Woman faces felony charges
An 18-year-old from Fairbury was arrested earlier this week after allegedly forcing her way into an apartment on east Columbia Street,...
Fairbury News staff
May 16, 20241 min read


FFA brings the farm to Fairbury
There was no need for kids in the Prairie Central School District to sing about Old MacDonald’s farm on Wednesday because they actually...
Fairbury News staff
May 16, 20242 min read


Munz scholarships presented
The annual Brian J. Munz scholarship awards were presented at Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Fairbury City Council. Recipients...
Fairbury News staff
May 15, 20242 min read


Obituary: Luttrell
Ruth Ann Luttrell, 79, of Fairbury, passed away on Monday, May 13th, 2024 at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac....
Fairbury News staff
May 15, 20241 min read


Looking Back: 5-15-24
130 Years Ago May 12, 1894 T. A. Beach has purchased the O. P. McDowell farm northeast of town for $37.50 per acre. It contains 156...
Kari Kamrath
May 15, 202412 min read


Students recognized by Rotary
Nine Prairie Central High School students were recognized by the Fairbury Rotary Club Tuesday for being named Rotary Students of the...
Fairbury News staff
May 15, 20242 min read


Seniors honored at concert
A night of music and recognition filled Prairie Central High School Tuesday during the Music Department’s spring concert. The Louis...
Fairbury News staff
May 15, 20241 min read


Remembering Hap's Drive-In
Many Fairbury residents fondly remember Harold's Drive-In, which later became Hap's Drive-In on the northeast corner of Eighth Street and...
Dale C. Maley
May 13, 20244 min read


Obituary: Perkins
Ronald C. Perkins, 79, of Piper City passed away at 4:14 p.m., May 9, 2024 at his residence. His funeral will be held at 10 a.m....
Fairbury News staff
May 12, 20242 min read


Looking back: 5-8-24
130 Years Ago May 5, 1894 Rev. W. L. Riley has been engaged pastor of the Baptist Church for another year. The church voted for...
Kari Kamrath
May 8, 202413 min read


Crowd votes on school plan
During the final Planning A Course Together, or “PACT,” meeting at Prairie Central High School Monday, those attending chose from...
Fairbury News staff
May 7, 20243 min read


Miraculous improvement in yield
The first farmers in the Fairbury area likely did not achieve long-term average corn yields of 30 bushels per acre. Many innovations over...
Dale C. Maley
May 6, 20244 min read


Obituary: Stonehouse
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Stonehouse of Urbandale, Iowa, at the age of 65. After a courageous...
Fairbury News staff
May 5, 20242 min read


IOOF raises $2,375 for literacy
Independent Order of Oddfellows Livingston Lodge 290 raised $2,375.00 for the Fairbury Woman's Club Literacy Program and presented it to...
Fairbury News staff
May 4, 20241 min read


Speedway season opener is Sat.
Fairbury Speedway owner and promoter Matt Curl assures race fans they will not be disappointed when taking in a race this season. Curl...
Fairbury News staff
May 3, 20241 min read


Compass welcomes new agent
Visitors to Compass Insurance of Fairbury enjoyed the sunshine Thursday during an open house cookout to welcome the company’s newest...
Fairbury News staff
May 3, 20241 min read


Notifications coming in Fairbury
Local residents can expect to see a notification from the city regarding service lines. City Superintendent Brett Ashburn told members of...
Fairbury News staff
May 1, 20243 min read
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