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Downtown Paris will come alive from morning to night on Saturday, Nov. 29, as the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism hosts its annual Christmas in Paris celebration, this year with a bright …
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11/28/25
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The Paris Fire Department has officially retired its longtime brush truck, affectionately known as “Red Betty,” after nearly 25 years of service.
The truck, placed into service in …
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11/28/25
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Newman’s annual “Kick-Off to Christmas” celebration returns Dec. 6-7, bringing two full days of festivities to the community. The event, organized by the volunteer group G.O.A.L. …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/28/25
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Paris Mayor Craig Smith delivered a detailed presentation on the power of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) during the recent Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO) quarterly meeting, outlining …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/21/25
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Edgar County Board Member Andy Patrick provided a candid update on major county projects during the Nov. 18 quarterly PEDCO (Paris Economic Development Corporation) meeting.
Patrick, who …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/21/25
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Horizon Health has launched a new community education initiative aimed at empowering residents to take control of their health. The Healthy Living Series, a new program designed to offer practical, …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/21/25
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Two fixtures of Crestwood School have submitted their resignations.
During the Wednesday, Nov. 12, CUSD #4 board meeting, Principal Meghan Damler and school nurse Terri Crippes both submitted …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/21/25
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The Chrisman City Council moved forward on an important financial decision during its recent meeting, voting to cash in a sewer department certificate of deposit (CD) to help cover costs associated …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/21/25
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When dark clouds rolled across the sky on an otherwise ordinary workday near Terre Haute, Matt Cheatham could not have imagined how drastically his life was about to change. A sudden storm brought …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/21/25
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PARIS—A 67-year-old Paris woman has died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash that occurred Monday afternoon near the Edgar County Courthouse.
The crash happened at …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/19/25
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PARIS—The Paris District 95 Board of Education held a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 10, to discuss its intent to sell up to $12.6 million in school fire prevention and safety bonds, funding …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/14/25
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On Saturday, Nov. 8, family, friends and community members gathered at the American Legion in Brocton to honor one of Edgar County’s most beloved public servants, Roger “Buzz” …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/14/25
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Representatives from Edgar County and AYPA Power met on Wednesday, Nov. 5, for the third and final installment of a closely watched series of public hearings.
During the meeting, the Edgar …
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By Bethany wagoner
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11/14/25
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The State of Indiana has approved a Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) for the merger between Union Health and Terre Haute Regional Hospital, marking a major milestone in the consolidation of the …
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11/14/25
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PARIS—During its November meeting, the Paris District 95 Board of Education reviewed the recently released Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) summative designations, with Superintendent …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/14/25
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David Craig is a face you know if you’ve spent time at the Edgar County Animal Shelter or attended their adoption events. Imposing but warm, he has a knack with the dogs. To hear him tell it, …
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by Chris Ingham
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11/7/25
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The Chrisman City Council voted unanimously at its recent meeting to approve the purchase of new police cameras—an upgrade that Police Chief Tom Dolan said is both long overdue and critical for …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/7/25
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The Chrisman City Council voted Monday night to cash in a sewer certificate of deposit (CD) to help fund the purchase of property needed for upcoming sewer system improvements, a move city officials …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/7/25
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The Hampton Inn by Hilton in Paris embraced the Halloween spirit this year with a festive pumpkin decorating contest that not only showcased the creativity of its staff but also supported a …
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By Victoria Leitch
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11/7/25
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