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Fire Prevention Week at PCE
Numerous activities were featured during Fire Prevention Week this month at Prairie Central Elementary in Fairbury. Second graders toured...
Fairbury News staff
Oct 16, 20241 min read


Obituary: Thompson
James Thompson, 70 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on September 29, 2024. He was born in Fairbury, Illinois in 1953 to Carlos and...
Fairbury News staff
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Steffen sworn-in at meeting
During a special meeting of the Prairie Central Board of Education last week, Corey Steffen was sworn in as the newest board member....
Fairbury News staff
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Obituary: Davis
Kathryn “Kay” Davis, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be on...
Fairbury News staff
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Maley reveals history sources
The most common question readers of local history stories ask is, "How do you ever find out all the detailed historical information in...
Dale C. Maley
Oct 14, 20244 min read


Sept. drive collects 60 units
Fairbury’s Sept. 25 blood drive, held at the First United Methodist Church, collected 60 units. First-time donors were Randy McCulloh...
Fairbury News staff
Oct 11, 20242 min read


'Creatures of the Night' Oct. 19
With cool air and crunchy leaves beneath our feet, October is the time of year filled with spooky stories, weekend bonfires, and...
Fairbury News staff
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Looking Back: 10-9-24
130 Years Ago October 6, 1894 G. W. Eckhart has re-opened his lunch room near the depot. He gave a grand opening on Monday night in which...
Kari Kamrath
Oct 9, 202411 min read


History of Payne, Milne stores
Many Fairbury citizens collect antique glass bottles from various drug stores and dairies. Bottles from the Payne and Milne drug stores...
Dale C. Maley
Oct 7, 20244 min read


PCHS to establish military wall
Prairie Central High School in Fairbury is honoring veterans by creating a military wall in the foyer outside of the PCHS gymnasium. Any...
Fairbury News staff
Oct 6, 20241 min read


Council receives streets update
During Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Fairbury City Council, Street Superintendent Lonnie Rhoads reported stop signs were recently...
Dale C. Maley
Oct 3, 20241 min read


History's mysteries in Fairbury
All small towns have some historical mysteries that still need to be solved. Fairbury has its fair share of history mysteries as well. ...
Dale C. Maley
Sep 30, 20244 min read


Obituary: Osborn
James Robert Osborn, 43 of Bloomington, formerly of Fairbury, passed away at 4:40 pm, Saturday, September 21, 2024 in rural Ellsworth....
Fairbury News staff
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Looking Back: 9-25-24
130 Years Ago September 22, 1894 The general store of J. B. Van Petten and the drug store of Dr. Howard at Cropsey, were broken into by...
Kari Kamrath
Sep 25, 202412 min read


Fall sports update presented
Various coaches at the junior high and high school level provided a fall sports update to members of the Fairbury Rotary on Tuesday....
Fairbury News staff
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Obituary: Kemnetz
“There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” -Vincent Van Gogh. Our beloved Lisa was, at her core, a selfless giver. A...
Fairbury News staff
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Obituary: Wiegand
Brian Ray Wiegand, 71, Fairbury, died at 11:19am Saturday, September 21, 2024 at his residence, Fairbury. Brian was born February 10,...
Fairbury News staff
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Flu ended promising career
Judge C.F.H. Carrithers (1854-1933) was a well-known Fairbury attorney and Livingston County Judge. He married Louise Marie Brydia...
Fairbury News staff
Sep 23, 20244 min read


Board adopts FY25 budget
The Prairie Central school board adopted the Fiscal Year 25 budget during Thursday’s regular September meeting in the Prairie Central...
Fairbury News staff
Sep 22, 20244 min read


New ag addition celebrated
Prairie Central’s award-winning FFA program and ag department now has extra space to prepare students for the future. The new agriculture...
Fairbury News staff
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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