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Dale C. Maley
Jan 24, 20234 min read
History of local water supply
The Fairbury area is blessed to have a relatively high water table. In early Fairbury, every home had a well. These wells were typically...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 23, 20234 min read
Therapy dog in the works
Plans for a therapy dog to be incorporated into the classroom were presented by a couple of teachers during Thursday’s regular monthly...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 22, 20231 min read
Boys win one, lose one
The Prairie Central Hawk boys basketball team split a pair of weekend games broadcast here on Fairbury News. PC won Friday night’s county...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Coach Quain steps down
Due to personal health reasons, Prairie Central head football coach Andrew Quain has decided to step down from coaching. “It’s...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Girls beat Tolono on road
Yet another win for the Prairie Central varsity girls basketball team as the Lady Hawks defeated Tolono on the road Thursday evening...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 18, 20231 min read
City approves well rehab
The Fairbury City Council approved a quote for the rehabilitation of a well for the Water Department. During Wednesday’s regular meeting,...
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Kari Kamrath
Jan 18, 202311 min read
Looking Back: 1-18-23
130 Years Ago January 14, 1893 A fire in The Blade office early Sunday morning did considerable damage. The fire was discovered by Chas....
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 17, 20231 min read
PC scores road victory at SJO
Sharp shooting from Dylan Bazzell and a great defensive showing resulted in an Illini Prairie Conference road win for Prairie Central’s...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 17, 20231 min read
Another conference win for PC
The Prairie Central Lady Hawks won over Monticello 48-15 Monday night in a game broadcast live on Fairbury News with Jeff Curl and Mike...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Obituary: Zimmerman
Joy Rae Zimmerman, 92, Fairbury and formerly of Forrest, died at 2:07 am Monday, January 16, 2023 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community,...
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Dale C. Maley
Jan 16, 20234 min read
History of Scibird brothers
John Scibird took the most active role of any Blade newspaper editor with respect to improving Fairbury. The story of the Scibird family...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 15, 20232 min read
Obituary: Leffingwell
Imogene “Gene” Herrin Leffingwell, 95, Fairbury, passed away at 7:20 am Friday, January 13, 2023 at her residence, Fairbury. Her funeral...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Hawks fly over Eagles
Prairie Central wins the Illini Prairie Conference opener against Rantoul Friday night in boys high school basketball action 65-49. Tyler...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Stuffer success in McDowell
The annual McDowell United Methodist Church Pancake and Sausage Stuffer returned to rave reviews on Thursday. After being away for a...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Hawk girls defeat Pontiac
The Lady Hawk basketball team won over Livingston County rival Pontiac Thursday evening 52-34. Chloe Sisco was leading scorer with 15...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Food, necessity drive underway
Once ‘n Again’s 21st Annual Food & Necessity Drive runs through Jan. 31. The food drive started 21 years ago because of donations to food...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 11, 20231 min read
PC falls to Morton
Prairie Central’s boys basketball team is no longer undefeated as they fell to a talented Morton team 46-38 for their first loss of the...
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Kari Kamrath
Jan 11, 202311 min read
Looking back: 1-11-23
130 Years Ago January 7, 1893 Quite a number of young folks from this city attended a spelling match at Frog Pond School on Wednesday...
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Dale C. Maley
Jan 9, 20235 min read
Rural electrification a big deal
By 1910, residents living in the City of Fairbury had telephones and electricity available for their homes. It was economical for...
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Fairbury News staff
Jan 9, 20231 min read
Girls win thriller over SJO
The Hawks won a thriller over St. Joe-Ogden in girls basketball action at Prairie Central High School Monday evening. Mariya Sisco led...
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