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🌱 Fairbury community remembers the life of Wallace John Ross Jr.

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  • Fairbury community remembers the life of Wallace John Ross Jr.

Also on today's calendar: Downtown Pontiac Christmas Market and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 28 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 27, low: 6. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Very cold with snow, 1-3", with a high of 9 and low of -9 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Obituary: Ross (fairburynews.net) — Fairbury residents are mourning the passing of 96-year-old Wallace John Ross Jr., who died December 7 at Serenity Villa in Fairbury. A longtime turkey broker and Air Force veteran, he leaves behind four children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a legacy of outdoor adventures and fly fishing trips with his family.
   

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    Thursday December 11
  • Female Entrepreneur Event | Livingston County, IL
    Christine Brown Photography , 6173 E 1500 N Rd , Flanagan
    10:00 am
  • Swimming B V v. Morris Community High School
    PTHS Pool High School -
    5:00 pm
  • Visits with Santa
    Pontiac, IL Calendar Pontiac, IL 61764
    5:00 pm
  • Basketball G JV v. Olympia High School
    PTHS Gym High School -
    5:30 pm

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