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The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program administered by the Edgar County Health Department remains viable and in service, at least for the time being.
WIC is a federally funded program …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/21/19
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An Illinois native has joined the staff at Horizon Health’s dermatology department.
Angie Hamilton, family nurse practitioner, and her staff welcomed Joy Williams, as a new provider to the …
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1/21/19
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The Paris Community Theater is planning three productions during 2019 —including a children’s show, according to Tanner Laughlin, one of the directors of the group.
“We’re excited to …
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by Nancy Zeman
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1/21/19
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The felony prosecution of Justin Hefner cleared another hurdle Monday, Jan. 14.
Hefner, 41, of Terre Haute, Ind., and formerly of Paris, appeared in custody for the preliminary hearing to …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/21/19
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A grandfather’s influence helped shape Brice Cannon’s career choices.
“My grandfather was sheriff of Wayne County for 22 years,” said Cannon, who is the newest member of the Paris Police …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/21/19
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Paris Police Chief Mike Henness is preparing to retire.
The city council reluctantly accepted his retirement letter during the Monday, Jan. 14, meeting.
“It is with regret that we take this …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/21/19
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CHRISMAN – Sitting on healthy cash reserves and without debt, the Chrisman Community Unit School District received a 4.0 rating for financial recognition status by the Illinois State Board of …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/21/19
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A new Paris Union School District 95 program is providing 18 teenagers a pathway to receive their high school diplomas — by computer.
The program currently has students in middle school through …
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By NANCY ZEMAN
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1/21/19
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KANSAS – John Hasten will once again lead Kansas Community School District 3.
Following a closed session at the regular school board meeting Wednesday, Jan. 16, board members voted to re-employ …
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By SUZANNE WILIAMS
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1/21/19
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Paris firefighters along with city street and sewer workers were busy during the late afternoon Wednesday, Jan. 16, with an emergency situation to contain a contamination spill in a small, unnamed …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/21/19
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BROCTON – A intermittent resident of Brocton has asked for resumption of water service at her residence, despite an unpaid bill from a previous stay.
Village president Dennis Cary presented a …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/14/19
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An early evening fire Jan. 5 has temporarily put the Paris Family Restaurant out of service.
“The area of origin was around the broiler,” said Paris Fire Chief Brian Gates, adding the state …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/14/19
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The following individuals appeared before the bench for the Jan. 3 criminal and traffic call in Edgar County Circuit Court:
In custody
-Jacob D. Augustus, 25, Paris, appeared in custody and …
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By Suzanne Williams
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1/14/19
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According to the professionals, Justin Hefner is now capable of standing trial.
Hefner, 41, Terre Haute, Ind., and formerly of Paris, appeared in custody during the Jan. 10 criminal and traffic …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/14/19
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A barn near the intersection of 1200th Road and 800th Street in Bucks Township was destroyed by fire Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Paris Fire Chief Brian Gates said winds of 35 mph pushed the flames and …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/14/19
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Crestwood Junior High students participated in a daylong social and emotional workshop Monday, Jan. 7, designed to create more empathy among students and staff.
Crestwood Cares, similar to the …
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By NANCY ZEMAN
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1/14/19
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Edgar County Board members did not like all of the findings from the arbitrator who heard the contract dispute between the county and the union representing the Edgar County deputy sheriffs, but …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/14/19
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The Miss Illinois County Fair competition is Jan. 17-20 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, and Kierstyn Allen, Miss Edgar County Fair, will be in the thick of it.
Allen is making the trip to …
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1/14/19
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A variety of issues were before the Edgar County Board during the Wednesday, Jan. 9, meeting.
Motor Fuel Tax
The board passed two resolutions approving the use of Motor Fuel Tax by the Edgar …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/14/19
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CHRISMAN – Recent complaints to the Chrisman City Council about dogs roaming at large and wandering chickens have prompted the commissioners to action.
City attorney Robert Morris discussed the …
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By GARY HENRY
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1/14/19
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