Local resident Wade Stevens did not allow losing his legs to stop his love for building and working on cars.
His fondness for cars dates from a young age but due to a genetic vascular disease, …
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DANIEL BRISEÑO
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4/17/23
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The Edgar County Public Health Department Board of Directors took steps Friday morning, Nov. 18, to correct past mistakes.
Dustin Harmon and Jake Johnson of Bellwether Management Services & …
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By GARY HENRY
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11/21/22
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These photos represent just a small amount of damage that was seen in Edgar County after a derecho passed through Thursday, June 29.
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7/3/23
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a disaster declaration for Tuesday, Aug. 15, following the June 29-July 2 storms that swept Illinois with strong winds and heavy rains.
The …
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By Gary Henry
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8/21/23
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rev. Jack Young, a visionary leader and the esteemed founder of the Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties (HRC).
Rev. …
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By Jonathan Burns
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4/20/24
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Mike Reed officially has control of his schedule, after retirement in mid-April as postmaster for the Paris branch of the United States Postal Service(USPS).
Reed spent time recently writing a …
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BY GRETCHEN STONE
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5/11/24
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The Paris Park Board lost three members in short succession.
Board president Cliff Macke submitted his letter of resignation just before the conclusion of the Tuesday, June 27, meeting. Park …
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By GARY HENRY
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7/3/23
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A three-vehicle accident shut down the east lane of state Route 1 on the northern edge of Paris on Friday, Feb. 23. The four occupants in the vehicles did not sustain any major injuries and received …
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By Robby Tucker
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2/23/24
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Before the days of both Starbucks and Scooters on Jasper Street, Paris and its surrounding area was a coffee-shop dessert. Coffee was a mug enjoyed with the accompaniment of delicious breakfasts at …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/20/24
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As spring brings new life to the prairie, it also brings new developments in Edgar County. During its Wednesday, May 8 meeting, the Edgar County Board reported significant progress on several large …
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BY ROBBY TUCKER
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5/11/24
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Putting a new roof on the Edgar County Courthouse has become more expensive than originally planned, but by how much is the unknown.
Roofers installing the new slate roof discovered loose stones …
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By GARY HENRY
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7/3/23
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GRANDVIEW – In a report published on March 19, Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett revealed the cause of death of a male Grandview resident.
Brown’s body was reported on …
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Special to The Prairie Press
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3/19/24
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HUME—Shiloh school’s CUSD #1 school board meeting for the month of April included a full house with multiple guests and several students in attendance Monday evening, April 15.
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/20/24
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The Paris City Council approved a $40,000 TIF grant to GW’s Tiger Market.
Mayor Craig Smith, attending the Monday, June 26, meeting via telephone, said the money is going toward a project …
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By GARY HENRY
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7/3/23
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Edgar County turns 200 this year and The Edgar County Bicentennial Celebration commences 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, and end with a community dinner 6 p.m., Sunday June 18.
The celebration …
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By Daniel Briseño
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6/12/23
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Disney’s “High School Musical Jr.” is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 21-22 at the Paris Center of Fine Arts. Tickets are available at the door on the nights of the …
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By Nancy Zeman
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4/17/23
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A lone vehicle veered off the road Friday, May 26, rolling over before coming to rest in a field next to US-150 and 2100 East. The vehicle contained one lone occupant, who walked away from the crash …
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By Robby Tucker
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5/26/23
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The annual Rec Center fundraiser auction Saturday, Feb. 25, featured big-ticket items and memorable moments, but one reveal stole the spotlight. In a surprise appearance, members of the Edgar County …
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By Robby Tucker
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3/26/23
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The Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties, (HRC), the local Community Mental Health Clinic, is issuing an urgent overdose alert to the community regarding an emerging drug overdose …
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4/13/23
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Sept. 30 should have been a day of unrestrained excitement for Michael Nugent-Dolan. He was turning 13 years old and entering his teenage years. Michael received gifts and was surrounded by family, …
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By Robby Tucker
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10/26/23
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