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Wednesday, Oct. 28, was National First Responders Day, honoring firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, public works staff, correctional officers, 911 dispatchers, and more for their …
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By Noah Johnson
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11/10/26
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Residents and concerned citizens packed the Edgar County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 4, but not for any ordinary court proceedings.
The Edgar County Board held a Truth in Taxation public …
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By Noah Johnson
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11/6/26
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MARSHALL—Community members looking to get into the holiday spirit can enjoy an afternoon of creativity at Castle Finn Winery during an upcoming Nutcracker painting class hosted by Makers Studio at …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/3/26
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When a semi-truck hauling corn overturned along Horace Brocton Road on Tuesday, Oct. 13, the crash quickly became a race against time. Inside the wreckage, driver Brad Eastham was trapped as flames …
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/30/26
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For Annette Spires, of Marshall, a cancer diagnosis brought uncertainty and an opportunity to help others navigate theirs.
That vision became Glimmer of Hope, Hair Solutions LLC, a mobile …
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/30/26
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MARSHALL—Kevin Orpurt, chief meteorologist at WTHI-TV Channel 10, will serve as guest caller for the opening game of the Halloween Bingo Extravaganza on Thursday, October 29, at Sassafras Ridge, …
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10/23/26
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PARIS—Edgar County is gearing up for a day of Halloween festivities with the return of "Scare on the Square" on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Hosted by the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism …
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/23/26
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PARIS—Across Edgar County, countless individuals have spent decades building up their neighborhoods, mentoring future generations, leading local initiatives or quietly helping behind the scenes.
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10/23/26
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PARIS—The Paris City Council has approved a moratorium on data centers, temporarily halting permits and approvals while city officials evaluate the facilities' potential impact on the community.
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/23/26
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PARIS—For generations, a trip to the movies has let small-town families escape into another world without traveling far from home. At The Paris Theater, that experience is getting a fresh look… …
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/23/26
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Officials are encouraging residents to practice fire safety and to never be afraid to call 911 in an emergency as part of Fire Prevention Month.
Chrisman Volunteer Fire Chief Mike Marvin shared …
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By Noah Johnson
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10/19/26
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PARIS—Courtney Heath, 37, of Chrisman, has been charged with murder, a Class M felony, in connection with the Sept. 21 death of a Paris two-year-old.
Heath appeared in Edgar County court …
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10/16/26
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Multiple fire departments responded to a residential fire in Paris last week.
According to Paris Fire Chief Zach Janis, at roughly 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Paris Fire Department was …
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10/16/26
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First Neighbor Bank is pleased to announce that Mike Flack has joined the corporate team as Chief Information & Technology Officer.
In this role, Flack will lead the bank's overall …
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10/16/26
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When Joe and Pia Vitale started Joe’s Pizza in 1973, they wanted to bring authentic Italian cuisine to the area and welcome the community as part of their family.
Over 50 years later, Joe and …
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By Noah Johnson
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10/9/26
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October is National Fire Prevention Month, and officials are urging the public to take steps to protect their homes, families, and themselves.
On Thursday, Oct. 1, officials from the Illinois …
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By Noah Johnson
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10/9/26
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Paris Cooperative High School was evacuated Thursday morning following a reported bomb threat, with all students and staff safely transported to the school’s designated alternate site.
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/8/26
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Horizon Health is strengthening behavioral health services within its Senior Care program by adding Margo Poore, Licensed Social Worker, and advancing Casey Simpson to Licensed Clinical Social Worker …
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10/7/26
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The sounds of one of the most legendary vocal groups in music history are coming to the Paris Center of Fine Arts on Saturday, Oct. 10, when The Four C Notes take the stage at 7 p.m.
Created by …
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10/7/26
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For Sean Robison, cooking is about much more than what ends up on the plate.
It is about slowing down. It is about connection. It is about creating something people can experience together.
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By Victoria Leitch
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10/7/26
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