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Sheriff settling into new role
The new Livingston County sheriff is settling into his new role after more than a month on the job. Ryan Bohm was sworn-in Dec. 1 after...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 6, 20232 min read


Girls improve to 11-5
The Prairie Central Lady Hawks improve to 11-5 overall and 2-0 in conference play after a win Thursday night at Fairbury. PC defeated...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 6, 20231 min read


Looking Back: 1-4-23
130 Years Ago December 31, 1892 The firm of Wade Bros., druggists, has dissolved partnership, W.C. Wade retiring and Phil Wade becoming...
Kari Kamrath
Jan 4, 202310 min read


Hawks win over EPG
Prairie Central remains undefeated after a home win over El Paso-Gridley Tuesday evening in a boys basketball game broadcast live on...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 4, 20231 min read


Glimpse into 1917 farm life
Prairie Farmer magazine traces its roots back to 1841 when entrepreneur John S. Wright founded The Union Agriculturist and Western...
Dale C. Maley
Jan 3, 20234 min read


Girls take 3rd in Ottawa
The PC Lady Hawk basketball team took third place in the Ottawa Tournament after defeating Canton on Monday 56-54. PC went 3-1 in the...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 3, 20231 min read


Boys roll into '23 on high note
PC rolled through the Williamsville Holiday Tournament last week, winning the championship game over East Peoria 55-34 on Friday. Head...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 1, 20231 min read


Obituary: Grandon
Linda Suzanne Grandon, 72, Fairbury, died at 5:57 pm Friday, December 30, 2022 at Goldwater Care, Pontiac. Visitation will be 9:00 to...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 1, 20231 min read


Obituary: Studebaker
Ida Fern Studebaker, 89, Fairbury, died at 5:55 pm Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Goldwater Care, Pontiac. Visitation will be 10:30 to...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 1, 20231 min read


Obituary: May
Thomas James “Tommy” May, 30, Fairbury, died at 12:34 am Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his residence, Fairbury. Tommy was born December...
Fairbury News staff
Jan 1, 20231 min read


Strauss to help on the mic
Fairbury News is pleased to welcome former Peoria television personality and Bloomington radio host Marc Strauss to its growing broadcast...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 24, 20221 min read


4-H meets in Nov., Dec.
On December 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairbury Methodist Church, the Fairbury Prairie Farmers met for the third meeting of the year to...
Jacob Schrader
Dec 23, 20221 min read


Crews battle fire in frigid temps
Firefighters from a dozen departments battled a large fire on a southern Livingston County dairy farm in frigid temperatures Thursday...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Jon Goembel's 2022 poem
New Year’s Day Damp, Rain and Snow. +18 degrees Cold Winds Sure to Blow. Early February Not Very Nice, Foot Deep Snow – Maybe Some Ice....
Jon Goembel
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Council hears club requests
Sue Popejoy and Jordan Hornickel appeared before members of the Fairbury City Council Wednesday evening representing the Boys and Girls...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 21, 20223 min read


Girls win at Ottawa
In day two of the Ottawa Christmas tournament, the Prairie Central Lady Hawks basketball team defeated Newark 42-30. Mariya Sisco was...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 21, 20221 min read


Fehrs count their blessings
One local family is definitely looking at the holidays a bit differently this year. The Fehrs are focusing more on spending time with...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 20, 20225 min read


Success on the court continues
Another impressive performance for the Prairie Central Hawks as they defeat Eureka 45-34 during the Roanoke Benson Shootout hosted at...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 17, 20221 min read


PC defeats Pontiac
Thanks to timely shooting and a great team defensive effort, Prairie Central won the Livingston County rivalry game Friday night against...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 16, 20221 min read


FFA success celebrated
Prairie Central FFA teams which competed successfully at the national level this year were honored during Thursday’s regular meeting of...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 16, 20223 min read
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