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The Paris Fire Department held its annual Christmas party last week, blending long-standing tradition with a few thoughtful changes. This year, the department chose to host the celebration at …
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12/26/25
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A downtown Paris building was evacuated Thursday, Dec. 18, after part of its rear wall collapsed, prompting an emergency response and continued safety concerns.
Paris Fire Chief Zack Janis said …
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12/26/25
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Shiloh High School’s annual food boxes were once again successful. During the CUSD #1 school board meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, principal Amy Jones took a moment to praise FFA students who were …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/23/25
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CHRISMAN—Police Chief Tom Dolan told city officials during the Dec. 15 Chrisman City Council meeting that concern over failing, outdated body cameras, the Chrisman Police Department is now close to …
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By Victoria Leitch
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12/23/25
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Residents of Edgar County will have an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking the office of Edgar County sheriff at an upcoming debate. The forum, hosted by local organizers including The …
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12/23/25
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During Crestwood’s monthly board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, members of the school board adopted a levy based upon an EAV of $167,460,000.
“We will not exceed the five percent limit, so …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/23/25
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For 19 years, Christmas for Kids has quietly and consistently carried out a mission rooted in compassion and community support, ensuring that children across Edgar County experience the joy of …
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By Victoria Leitch
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12/23/25
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This holiday season, Thiel Accounting found a festive way to bring cheer to the workplace by hosting its first-ever holiday door-decorating contest. The idea was inspired by a desire to boost morale, …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/23/25
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PARIS—A residential fire in Paris early Thursday morning resulted in the total loss of a home, but thanks to the quick response of local firefighters, all occupants were safely accounted for and no …
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By Victoria Leitch
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12/23/25
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During the most recent Edgar County board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, representatives from Edgar County HRC presented the annual report for the county’s 708 board. The representatives sharing …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/23/25
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A press release issued by the Edgar County Sheriff’s Department just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, announced the tragic death of Deputy Jordan Neill.
“It is with profound sadness that …
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12/17/25
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Girls’ basketball has been underway for our Crestwood Lady Eagles, led by head coach Danielle Colvin and assistant coaches Amanda Martin and Kristen Trogden. They recently finished the regular …
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12/15/25
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After finishing up a mini two game road trip, the Shiloh Raiders junior high boys basketball team was back at home on Monday at Shiloh High School in Hume to face the Martinsville Blue Streaks. At …
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By Tim Hendershot
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12/15/25
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HUME—Two of the area’s junior high girls’ basketball programs met once again on a big stage Friday night, as the Tri-County Titans and Shiloh Raiders squared off for the Class 1A …
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12/15/25
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Paris Union School District 95 reviewed its financial standing and formally reduced its 2025 tax levy request during a Truth in Taxation hearing held Monday, Dec. 8, before approving the final levy …
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By Victoria Leitch
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12/15/25
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12/15/25
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‘Tis the season to be merry, and artsy, especially for students in Paris.
Last week, visions of sugar plums weren’t just dancing inside the heads of art students in schools across …
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By Bethany wagoner
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12/15/25
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The Bee Well committee met Thursday, Dec. 4, to discuss upcoming publication deadlines, ongoing community garden projects and winter event outcomes, while also reviewing potential changes to its …
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BY Victoria Leitch
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12/15/25
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The Paris Union School District 95 Board of Education covered a wide-ranging agenda during its Dec. 8 meeting, including receiving school report card presentations from principals and staff.
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By Victoria Leitch
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12/15/25
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12/15/25
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