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Fairbury News staff
Mar 19, 20234 min read
District to consider bus options
The Transportation Committee of the Prairie Central Board of Education will meet later in the month to consider options to replace the...
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Kari Kamrath
Mar 18, 202310 min read
Looking Back: 3-18-23
130 Years Ago March 11, 1893 Joseph Walmsley and James McAllister, while at work Saturday at the Walton mine, had a narrow escape from a...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 18, 20232 min read
Another auction in the books
Members of the community gathered for another successful Prairie Central FFA Hog Roast and Auction Thursday night. “This is a huge night...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 18, 20231 min read
All-star game planned at GCMS
Just when you thought high school basketball was over, area fans still have the chance to see a few Prairie Central players in action...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 17, 20232 min read
City approves trail extension
A walking trail extension along Hickory Street has been approved by members of the Fairbury City Council. During Wednesday night’s...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Children's author visits Fairbury
Students of Prairie Central Elementary in Fairbury were among the first in the nation to catch a glimpse of the latest book from...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 14, 20231 min read
PC FFA auction is Thursday
The annual Prairie Central FFA Hog Roast and Auction is set for this Thursday, March 16 at the high school in Fairbury. A meal will be...
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Dale C. Maley
Mar 13, 20234 min read
Unique life of Hugh Steers
Hugh Steers led a fascinating life, including being captured by Native Americans in the Revolutionary War. Hugh had to wait five years...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 13, 20231 min read
St. Patrick's Day bash is Fri.
Do you have any plans for St. Patrick’s Day this Friday? Join Route 24 Radio for a little fun right down the road in Chenoa Friday...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Obituary: Walter
Arthur Irvin Walter, 98, died peacefully at 3:26 am on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Funeral...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 10, 20231 min read
Spring salad lunch is Thurs.
The Altar & Rosary Society of St. Andrew Catholic Parish in Fairbury will hold their annual Spring Salad Luncheon Thursday, March 16....
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 10, 20231 min read
Rotary Students of the Month
The January and February Students of the Month have been named by the Fairbury Rotary Club. Sophie Musser, daughter of Lisa and Byron...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Obituary: Nussbaum
Janice L. Nussbaum, 90, of Fairbury, Illinois, went home to heaven on Monday, March 6, 2023. Janice was born August 23, 1932, in Forrest...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Curl, youth address breakfast
Those attending the Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County’s annual Great Futures Breakfast heard powerful youth messages and learned the...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 8, 20233 min read
Obituary: Steidinger
Joan Steidinger, 89 of Fairbury passed away at 7:08pm, Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Joan was...
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Kari Kamrath
Mar 8, 202310 min read
Looking Back: 3-8-23
130 Years Ago March 4, 1893 T. A. Beach this week purchased of the heirs of William Morrow Beach, of Madison County, Ohio, two hundred...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Plans tweaked after opposition
Rather than put a sidewalk along Wanda Lane leading to Prairie Central High School, the Fairbury City Council will explore extending the...
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Dale C. Maley
Mar 6, 20234 min read
Story of the 'Honeymooner'
Many Fairbury area people remember the weed mowers the Bachtold Bros. in Forrest made. Most people don't know that this company made a...
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Jacob Schrader
Mar 5, 20231 min read
5th meeting of year for 4-H
On February 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM, the Fairbury Prairie Farmers met for their fifth meeting of the year to discuss business and watch a...
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Fairbury News staff
Mar 4, 20231 min read
Magical Hawk run ends
Prairie Central ends the varsity basketball season at 31-3 after falling to Pontiac 53-48 in the Herscher Sectional championship Friday...
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