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HUME—The Village of Hume’s monthly board meeting turned into lively “barnyard” drama Monday night, as board members and concerned residents grappled with a feathery nuisance: …
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By Victoria Leitch
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8/15/25
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PARIS—During the Park Board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 6, the board celebrated the success of the Fourth of July celebrations and began planning for their upcoming events.
The board opened …
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By Chris Ingham
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8/15/25
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With longtime Bee Well coordinator Mary Liz Wright preparing to retire and step away from the organization, members of the Bee Well coalition met last week to discuss the future of the group, …
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By Victoria Leitch
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8/15/25
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On Monday, Aug. 8, a beloved American hero and Edgar County native was moved from her final resting place in the Edgar County Cemetery to a place of honor at Arlington National Cemetery, the largest …
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By The Prairie Press Team
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8/15/25
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After-school programs for District 95 students, including Beyond the Bell and the 21st Century Club programming, will relaunch on Oct. 20, following the federal government’s release of $1.3 …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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8/15/25
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During a county board study session gathering on Monday, Aug. 11, members of the Edgar County Board discussed updates to the Midwest Communications Tower, purchased last April. The tower has now been …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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8/15/25
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When fourth-grade teacher Marie Wimsett and local artist Tei White teamed up to create a children’s book, they didn’t expect their little frog-inspired fairytale to hop its way into the …
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By Victoria Leitch
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8/6/25
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The Paris High School Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams are excited to announce the return of their Bags & Bingo Fun Night, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m.
The event will …
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On Thursday, July 31, several Edgar County employees gathered along with ROSC Recovery Navigator Jessica Parrill and Edgar County Treasurer Nancy Tabb to pack donated purses with hygiene supplies and …
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By Chris Ingham
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8/6/25
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A week of fun, faith and friendly competition at First Christian Church of Paris’ Vacation Bible School (VBS) turned into a meaningful mission as children from the church rallied to raise more …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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8/6/25
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The 11th annual “Back to School Bang” was held on Friday, Aug. 1, at Horizon Health. The high-energy gathering brought families, students and community partners together to kick off the …
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8/6/25
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The Paris-Union School District 95 Finance and Facilities Committee met Monday, Aug. 4, to discuss bringing a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) to a vote during the upcoming board meeting—an …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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8/6/25
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In a growing age of technology and social media, it can be easy to share a concern or complaint with a few quick taps on a keyboard. But when it comes to emergencies or suspicious activity, Chrisman …
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By Victoria Leitch
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8/6/25
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Horizon Health’s Sean Robison has received top honors for advancing emergency medical education in rural communities.
The Illinois Rural Health Association presented Robison with its 2025 …
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8/6/25
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As another year of learning kicks off in Paris, Carolyn Wenz Elementary School has a new leader at the helm—and she’s bringing a powerful combination of experience, heart and community …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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8/6/25
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Paris High School student Bella Sunkel never expected a failed fire starter from a Rural King store to spark the idea that would become her own small business. But what began as a project to help …
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By Victoria Leitch
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8/6/25
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PARIS—Loco Estilo Ink hosted a fundraiser July 24-25 to benefit the Edgar County Animal Shelter, raising over $400 in donations despite slower turnout due to sweltering heat and a lack of air …
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By Victoria Leitch
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8/6/25
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During a pre-agenda meeting on Wednesday, July 25, Commissioner Jerry Branson approached members of the city council about a “problem” that he sees coming.
“At Potts’ …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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8/6/25
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On June 11, Edgar County signed a resolution in support of Edgar County agriculture, renewing the resolution originally signed in 2023. The Illinois Farm Bureau proposed the resolution and acts as a …
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By Chris Ingham
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8/6/25
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During the city of Paris’ regular bi-weekly meeting on Monday, July 28, Mayor Craig Smith motioned to approve two new TIF grants.
The first motion was a grant of $25,153.75 for Hopes and …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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8/6/25
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