An 'incredible' night for Fairbury
Country music radiated from the Fairbury Fair main stage Wednesday night as recording artists Jo Dee Messina and Kelsey Hickman took the...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 14, 20192 min read
Fair gives Weer something to crow about
The traditional rooster crowing contest at the Fairbury Fair Wednesday gave Diane Weer of Lexington bragging rights. Weer’s black...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 13, 20192 min read
Strong foundation for PC football team
The 2019 Prairie Central football team is looking to build off of a strong foundation for the upcoming season. First year head coach...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 12, 20192 min read
Fair fun starts now
The 143rd Fairbury Fair promises to honor longstanding traditions and showcase new ideas during its five-day run Aug. 14-18. “For every...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 11, 20191 min read
Car wash helps softball team
A car wash fundraiser for the Prairie Central High School softball team saw plenty of cars and great weather on Saturday. The event, held...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 9, 20192 min read
Obituary: Johnston
Darol H. Johnston, DDS, 101, of Fairbury, passed away at 8:42am, August 8, 2019, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. His...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 8, 20192 min read
4-H food stand returns to fair
If you’ve been missing those brownie sundaes and pork burgers from the Fairbury Fair 4-H food stand in recent years, you’re in luck. The...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 7, 20192 min read
Council hears about 7th Street, PDC weekend
Motorists will have to deal with some gravel in the construction area of south Seventh Street a bit longer, the Fairbury City Council...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 7, 20192 min read
Obituary: Ulfers
Warren R. Ulfers, 92, of Fairbury, passed away at 2:58pm, August 6, 2019, at Fairview Haven Retirement, Fairbury. His funeral will be...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 6, 20192 min read
Marching to a familiar beat
The sounds of drumbeats and instruments are filling the air in Fairbury this week as it is band camp time for Prairie Central High...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 5, 20191 min read
Man flees police, turns self in
A pursuit in Fairbury over the weekend resulted in a man eventually turning himself into police. The Fairbury Police Department responded...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 4, 20191 min read
Building collapses in Cropsey
An old building in downtown Cropsey collapsed early Sunday and all that's left is a pile of rubble. The structure housed the last general...
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Fairbury News staff
Aug 1, 20191 min read
School supply drive ongoing
Local students in need will benefit from the annual back-to-school supply drive hosted by Once ‘N Again. You can stop by the store...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 31, 20191 min read
Obituary: Schladenhauffen
Velma M. Schladenhauffen, 91, Fairbury and formerly of Forrest, died at 2:10 pm Monday, July 29, 2019 at Fairview Haven Retirement...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 30, 20191 min read
Brewery finds a niche
Emancipation Brewing Company put its name in front of thousands of race fans during last weekend’s Prairie Dirt Classic in Fairbury and...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 27, 20191 min read
SELCAS pays it forward
Since the public always supports SELCAS during its pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser each year, the ambulance association gives...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 26, 20191 min read
Appetizer feast is Monday
A local agriculture and appetizer feast is planned for Monday (July 29) from 5-8 p.m. at the Central Illinois Connection Center, 404 East...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 25, 20192 min read
Let the PDC fun begin
Race fans have descended on Fairbury as the city gears-up for the annual Prairie Dirt Classic this weekend. Golf carts were spotted...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 24, 20192 min read
Board hears about funding
Following annual reports from the transportation and food services departments, the Prairie Central Board of Education received updates...
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Fairbury News staff
Jul 24, 20191 min read
Improvement group meets
The Fairbury Improvement Group met this week and covered several topics. According to meeting minutes supplied by Dale Maley, they...
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