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Shop with a Cop is Dec. 15
Community help is needed to make the annual Shop with a Cop event a reality. “This year my goal is $45,000,” said Melissa Garner, administrative assistant with the Paris Police … more
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Fundraising helps HRC install special toilet facility
An unusual sort of groundbreaking occurred Tuesday, Nov. 6. Staff at the Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark County ceremoniously took a sledgehammer to a wall inside the facility that … more
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Chickens are grandfathered in for Kansas
KANSAS – The big chicken debate in Kansas found resolution through compromise at the village board meeting Wednesday, Nov. 7. At the September board meeting, the trustees voted to no longer … more
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Insurance hike may mess up county calculations
The end of Edgar County’s fiscal year is Nov. 30 so a top priority is finalizing a new budget and levy request. Both documents were approved for a public review period during the Wednesday, Nov. … more
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Chrisman, Paris talk water
CHRISMAN – The needle pointing to a solution for Chrisman’s water problems took a big swing to the south during the Nov. 5 city council meeting. Andy Keiser of Fehr-Grahm Engineering … more
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Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood, left, and Paris Police Officer Matt McConnell, right, watch the voting results getting posted election night in the Edgar County Courthouse. Wood survived the challenge from Republican Tom Dolan by an almost two-to-one margin to win another four-year term.
Wood wins re-election
Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood is serving another four years following the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election. Wood, a Democrat, polled 4,001 votes to Republican challenger Tom Dolan’s 2,125. These are … more
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Indiana State University President Deborah Curtis, right, signs the gift agreement making NAL the first formal corporate partner of ISU. At left is NAL president Kirk Gadberry.
NAL becomes first formal corporate partner with Indiana State University
North American Lightning (NAL) and Indiana State University have established a strong working relationship including the company’s investment in the ISU career center. NAL is the first formal … more
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Council honors football team
The City of Paris extended official congratulations to the undefeated Paris High School Tiger football squad and coaches at Monday’s, Oct. 22, meeting of the city council. At the opening of the … more
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Travioli facing Class X weapons charge
Convicted felons are prohibited from possessing firearms and violating that prohibition has landed Travis W. Travioli in serious trouble. Travioli, 48, West Terre Haute, Ind., appeared in custody … more
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CARE and Crush the Epidemic battle addiction
CHRISMAN – Recovering addict Nick Morgan brings first-person experience to his anti-abuse message. His presentations earlier this week to Edgar County high school and junior high school students … more
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The Paris High School Beacon Brigade marches onto the field at Eastern Illinois University this past September to compete in the annual EIU marching band contest. The brigade is composed of PHS students but is not a requirement to participate in the high school band program.
Beacon Brigade marches
The Paris High School Beacon Brigade concluded a successful competition season this past weekend, taking second place in the Class AA competition and fourth overall out of 21 bands. The … more
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County board still revising next budget
Money was the big discussion item for the Edgar County Board study session Monday, Oct. 22. The talk was mostly about the next budget and what areas must be increased. Sheriff Jeff Wood … more
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Shiloh and county work together for resource officer
HUME – Ever since the Feb. 14 shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla., that left 17 dead, the Shiloh Board of Education has wanted a school resource officer in the building. It hasn’t been … more
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Christmas Basket donations needed
The Community Nurse Association has set the date for the 2018 Christmas basket distribution. Volunteers are needed to help pack the food starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Templeton Funeral Home. … more
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911 board delays equipment purchase
The move to get Illinois 911 emergency call centers to Next Generation digital service isn’t moving as fast as originally planned. Nanette Crippes, 911 director, told the Edgar County Emergency … more
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Incumbent Sheriff Jeff Wood and Tom Dolan take election questions during forum
Edgar County voters have only one contested race on the local ballot for the Nov. 6 election. Incumbent Democrat Sheriff Jeff Wood and Republican challenger Tom Dolan met in a forum to answer … more
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NECAS is seeking FEMA grant
CHRISMAN – Keeping the Northern Edgar County Ambulance service going is a challenge. Money is not always adequate to keep the service moving forward, and the managing board took a step Thursday, … more
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Indiana man arrested for burglary
An Indiana man accused of stealing is in custody of the Edgar County Sheriff’s Department. Tyler Donham, 18, West Terre Haute, Ind., appeared in custody and was charged with two counts of a … more
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Kansas RTI advancing
KANSAS – Keeping students on pace for learning is a goal for the Kansas school district. Principal Cindy Spencer updated school board members about the Response To Intervention (RTI) program … more
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Chrisman residents want action
CHRISMAN – A residence where trash accumulates in the backyard and the occupants consistently disturb the peace has neighbors wanting something done. The Chrisman City Council was provided … more
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