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The Paris City Council approved more than $96,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grants at its July 14 meeting, continuing its efforts to support business growth and downtown revitalization.
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By Victoria Leitch
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7/16/25
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Fans of the Barnyard Scramble at the Edgar County Fair will be missing something this year, but will find a lively new event in its place: the Ag Olympics. The Fair Board, having difficulties …
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By Chris Ingham
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7/16/25
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2024 Miss Edgar County, Aubrey Lawson
Aubrey is the 19-year-old daughter of Aaron and Wendy Lawson of Paris. She will be returning as a sophomore to Ivy Tech Community College this fall. Aubrey …
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7/16/25
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On Saturday, July 12, the Helping Hands Soup Kitchen in Paris celebrated its one-year anniversary with a gathering. The event included food, testimonies and a generous donation from the Edgar County …
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By Emily Melton
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7/16/25
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EMT OF THE YEAR: Grayson Thomas
In a heartfelt and humbling moment, Grayson Thomas was named EMT of the Year — an honor he never expected, but one his colleagues say is “more …
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7/16/25
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Just one month after Paris-Union District 95 first claimed a nearly $740,000 property tax collection shortfall, the issue remains under scrutiny—and debate. While initial reports pointed to …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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7/16/25
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MATTOON—Residents of Mattoon, Ill., endured several tense days following the issuance of a “Do Not Drink” order for municipal tap water after dangerously high levels of a harmful …
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By Victoria Leitch
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7/16/25
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The heart of Edgar County’s teaching legacy is beating strong thanks to the efforts of the Edgar County Retired Teachers Association (ECRTA), which has renewed its commitment to supporting …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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7/11/25
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Thanks to a grant, Horizon Health has filled all available spaces in its upcoming EMT class at no charge to the 14 students.
“The class is completely full,” Samantha McCarty …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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7/11/25
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The Paris community came together on Saturday, June 28, in response to a call for help from the Paris Park Board. They had received a generous donation from Bell & Bell Demolition …
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By Chris Ingham
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7/11/25
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CHRISMAN—In a complex and increasingly frustrating journey, the City of Chrisman is wrestling with the mounting costs, changing federal regulations and bureaucratic hurdles tied to its …
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By Victoria Leitch
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7/11/25
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The Jellicle Cats are coming to town, and they’re bringing with them more than just toe-tapping tunes and whimsical choreography—they’re showcasing the very best of …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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7/10/25
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A statement issued to the parents of Paris-Union 95 students on Tuesday, July 8, announced that Beyond the Bell and 21st CCLC Club programming will not begin on Sept. 2 as originally planned.
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By Bethany Wagoner
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7/10/25
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What began as a birthday cake has blossomed into a heartfelt nod to family legacy, small-town charm and the companionship of a beloved dog. On Friday, July 4, Paris will welcome a unique new addition …
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By Victoria Leitch
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7/7/25
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At the Paris Park Board meeting on Wednesday, June 25, the board opened with a public comment period, during which time Matt Jackson of Tech Doc’s Depot pitched his services for installing …
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By Chris Ingham
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7/7/25
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Members of the Edgar County ROSC (Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care) Council gathered on Tuesday, June 24, at Horizon Health and via Zoom to review a year of accomplishments, discuss organizational …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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7/4/25
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A proposed 200-megawatt solar energy and battery storage facility in eastern Edgar County is generating both optimism and concern as residents weigh the potential economic and environmental impacts …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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7/4/25
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On June 28 and 29, Paris Cooperative High School became home to a Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic. The gymnasium and classrooms were transformed into temporary dental offices, medical stations and …
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By Victoria Leitch
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7/4/25
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At the Paws for a Purpose event on Saturday, June 28, the Edgar County Animal Shelter brought two trailers worth of dogs to the Legion on N Main Street, so the residents of Paris could meet their …
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By Chris Ingham
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7/4/25
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