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The Paris Center of Fine Arts (PCOFA) will roll out the red carpet on Jan. 17 for its Third Annual PCOFA Gala, an elegant evening designed to immerse guests in fine dining, live music and world-class …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/9/26
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PARIS—Kurly Q entered its 50th year on Jan. 1, 2026, quietly reaching a milestone that few small, locally owned restaurants achieve. For half a century, the business on West Jasper Street has been …
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1/9/26
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KANSAS — Residents within the Kansas Fire Protection District have an opportunity to improve home safety through a free Smoke Alarm and Bed Shaker Program being offered by the Kansas Fire …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/9/26
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This month’s Free Laundry Day at J’s Laundry is sponsored in loving memory of a fixture of the Paris Community.
Debra Lynn Sims, who passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at Carle …
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1/9/26
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After sitting silent for more than a decade, the swimming pool at the Paris Rec Center is once again filling with water, laughter and the sounds of community activity.
The pool at the Rec will …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/9/26
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Members of District 95’s Board of Education were presented with detailed plans outlining proposed renovations and building upgrades during a special meeting last month, setting the stage for a vote …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/9/26
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The Chrisman City Council addressed community concerns, approved a water deposit increase for new renters and heard a detailed police report during its Jan. 5 meeting.
Commissioners Wolfe, Hoult …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/9/26
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Community members of all ages will have the opportunity to make a global impact later this month when Lake Ridge Christian Church hosts an IDES Meal Pack event at its Family Life Center.
The …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/9/26
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A Paris native is being recognized by the U.S. Navy for her quick thinking and steady response during a medical emergency aboard an international commercial flight; actions that helped save a …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/5/26
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey and his running mate Aaron Delmar will visit Edgar County on Jan. 8 as part of an early campaign effort ahead of the 2026 Illinois governor’s race.
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1/5/26
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January marks the 56th National Blood Donor Month, an annual observance recognizing the lifesaving impact of blood donors and highlighting the continued need for donations, particularly during winter …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/5/26
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What began several years ago as a small act of compassion has evolved into a network of Blessing Boxes spread across Edgar County, quietly meeting needs and reflecting the community's generosity. In …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/5/26
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As the year comes to a close, the Edgar County Animal Shelter is taking time to recognize the individuals and families whose dedication helps ensure local dogs receive the care, attention and love …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/5/26
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While sirens echo across Edgar County and volunteer firefighters rush to emergencies, others work quietly behind the scenes ensuring those on the front lines have what they need to answer every call. …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/5/26
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A press release from the Paris Police Department announced the official arrest of an 18-year-old man in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Paris on Dec. 28.
The release shared that …
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12/31/25
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A big-time atmosphere encompassed Paris Cooperative High School in Paris on Tuesday night for non-conference boys basketball as the Tri-County Titans took on the Paris Tigers. At the end of 32 …
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By Tim Hendershot
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12/26/25
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The Tri-County Titans’ season came to a memorable close with a second-place finish at the IESA Class 1A eighth-grade girls basketball state tournament in Assumption, Ill., a result earned through …
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By Victoria Leitch
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12/26/25
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During the Edgar County Board’s most recent study session, on Monday, Dec. 22, trustee Lisa Ellis addressed several of the more than 460 new laws created during the 2025 legislative session, many …
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BY Bethany Wagoner
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12/26/25
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The Paris Community Nurse Association’s longest-running holiday tradition wrapped up this week as volunteers packed and delivered hundreds of Christmas Food Baskets to families throughout the …
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By Victoria Leitch
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12/26/25
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Andrew Bathe, also known as the swine swindler of the Paris Carnegie Library’s prized piggy bank, returned to the Edgar County Courthouse after violating the terms of previously established …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/26/25
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