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Saturday evening’s annual Rec Center auction on Feb. 28 was a resounding success, drawing an enthusiastic crowd and showcasing the deep generosity of the community.
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By Bethany Wagoner
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3/5/26
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On Saturday, Feb. 21, Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett released preliminary details on a multiple vehicle accident earlier that day at the intersection of Edgar County Roads 11 (Shiloh Road) and 8 …
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By The Prairie Press Team
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3/2/26
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A parent’s emotional appeal at the Feb. 18 Paris Cooperative High School board meeting is drawing attention to concerns that the school’s wrestling program lacks visibility, recognition and …
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By Victoria Leitch
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3/2/26
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The Edgar County Board is bracing itself for a monumental change. During the board’s most recent study session and budget meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, members of the current board discussed what the …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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3/2/26
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Paris Cooperative High School senior Joshua Lamour walked into the IHSA state wrestling tournament knowing he would face the toughest competition of his life. What he did not know was how deeply the …
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By Victoria Leitch
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3/2/26
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Craig Smith, mayor of the city of Paris, issued a proclamation last week declaring the entire month of February as “Gloria Lynn Redmond Mitchell Month,” honoring a lifelong Edgar County resident.
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/20/26
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The Edgar County Republican Party gathered local Republicans, elected officials, individuals running for office and community members for its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Betty …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/20/26
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For Paris Cooperative High School senior Joshua Lamour, the road to the state wrestling tournament did not begin in childhood gyms or youth leagues. It began with curiosity, family legacy and a …
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By Victoria Leitch
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2/18/26
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The Paris Park Board had a packed agenda for its board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
To launch the meeting, Bob Colvin reviewed the status of the OSLAD grant with the board.
“We are waiting …
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BY Kelly Toon and
Bethany Wagoner
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2/13/26
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During the Edgar County Board’s study session on Monday, Feb. 9, Paris resident Cathie Evard brought comments about a loose dog she has seen almost every day on South Austin Street, looking for …
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By Chris Ingham
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2/13/26
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A controversial decision to end junior high athletic competitions between Mayo Middle School and Crestwood Junior High has drawn multiple mixed reactions from parents, students and athletic fans …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/13/26
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Last weekend, Paris came together at Lake Ridge Christian Church to pack meals that will be sent to feed hungry families in Guatemala through the International Disaster Emergency Services’ God …
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By Chris Ingham
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2/4/26
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A group of citizens in Paris is putting their faith into action and taking a step towards solving an issue that “affects each person calling Paris home.”
Doorway to Hope, a newly formed …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/4/26
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The Edgar County Public Health Board held its first meeting of 2026 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, after a busy start to the year. Administrator Kim Ross reported that the dental program is “doing quite …
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By Chris Ingham
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2/4/26
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The Shiloh Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education recently reviewed and approved a series of updates to its athletic co-op agreement following a Parent Advisory Committee meeting. …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/4/26
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An Edgar County judge heard a motion to suppress evidence at a Jan. 9 hearing tied to a March 15, 2024, traffic crash.
Law enforcement officers testified the case stems from a two-vehicle …
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By Victoria Leitch
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2/4/26
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The highlight of the Feb. 2 Chrisman City Council meeting was a discussion of the project plan for a new wastewater treatment plant, which has been in progress since 2020.
Having mostly settled …
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By Chris Ingham
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2/4/26
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PARIS—The final chapter of a long-standing across-town rivalry was written Monday, Feb. 2, at Crestwood School, as Crestwood and Mayo Middle School faced off in what officials confirmed would be …
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By Victoria Leitch
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2/4/26
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Ernie Eveland Gymnasium was filled with music, energy and encouragement Friday night as Seventh Day Slumber brought their Y2K Reloaded Tour to Paris, joined by special guests Jason Dunn of Hawk …
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By Victoria Leitch
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2/4/26
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The Rec is expanding its role as a community wellness resource with the addition of swim lessons and aquatic programming, broadening access to fitness, recreation and water safety education for area …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/4/26
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