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Spring has arrived in Edgar County, and Bee Well is ready to launch its community garden at Schwartz Park. The garden hopes to bring together people of all ages and backgrounds to learn how to grow …
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By Victoria Leitch
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5/8/25
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CHRISMAN—At the May 5 Chrisman city council meeting, officials voted to amend a longstanding ordinance regarding water meter readings with the hopes of reducing resident confusion and …
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By Victoria Leitch
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5/8/25
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“Organ, eye and tissue donation is an act of profound compassion. It brings healing to those in need, and provides families of donors with something deeply meaningful in the midst of grief, the …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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5/8/25
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5/3/25
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The Paris Improvement Organization (PIO) is seeking tasks, jobs and projects around the city of Paris for its annual Paris Community Clean-Up days next weekend, on May 9 and 10.
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By Bethany Wagoner
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5/1/25
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Battery energy storage systems, also known as BESS, and commercial solar energy facility ordinances continue to be a hot topic for members of the Edgar County Board. At the board’s study …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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5/1/25
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On Sunday, April 27, the Link Art Gallery in Paris hosted its annual Edgar County Student Art Show for the community’s enjoyment. There were many different pieces on display from Paris …
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By Emily Melton
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5/1/25
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On Wednesday, April 22, Mayor Craig Smith declared May 1 as “A Day of Liberation.” Smith’s pronouncement was made as part of a proclamation during a city council pre-agenda meeting …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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5/1/25
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By Victoria leitch
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PARIS—A leadership transition took place during the April 28 special meeting of the Paris Union School District 95 Board of Education. The …
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By Victoria Leitch
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5/1/25
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After an investigation into a hit-and-run incident, resulting in the death of 34-year-old Dakota Gibson, on East 1200th Road in Paris, deputies of the Edgar County Sheriff’s Office arrested …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/24/25
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CHRISMAN—If you’re looking for a fun night out and a chance to support some truly inspiring students, mark your calendars for May 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Chrisman FBLA is bringing the community …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/24/25
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PARIS—The halls of Mayo Middle School are buzzing with excitement as students prepare for their much-anticipated Spring Band Concert, set for Sunday, May 5. With over 130 students …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/24/25
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The results from the April 1 consolidated election in Edgar County have been finalized, according to Edgar County Clerk and Recorder August Griffin. As expected, the official results did not change …
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4/24/25
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At the April 21 Chrisman city council meeting, community leaders gathered to address a range of important topics, from routine approvals to larger infrastructure and public safety concerns. Although …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/24/25
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Halls of Madness Haunted Attraction is bringing back its fan-favorite off-season event, Madness in May, for another year of spine-tingling fun.
Created as a “halfway to Halloween” …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/24/25
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During the monthly CUSD #1 Board of Education meeting on Monday, April 21, board members discussed several adjustments coming to the school’s campus, including the need to rearrange the …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/24/25
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In a world where stories of grit, dreams and destiny intersect, few tales are as heartwarming and inspiring as that of Griffin Johnson and his beloved racehorse, Sandman. What started as a chance …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/24/25
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On Friday, April 18, the Paris Health and Rehab Center put on its fifth annual Easter egg hunt for the Paris community. The event included an egg hunt, bicycle raffle winners, cookies and …
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By Emily Melton
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4/24/25
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(Publisher’s Note: The following article contains references to sexual misconduct involving a minor and an authority figure. Reader discretion is advised.)
On Monday, April 21, former …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/24/25
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After a vigilant investigation into a hit-and-run incident on East 1200th Road in Paris, deputies of the Edgar County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a suspect.
The April 18 incident …
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The Prairie Press team
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4/24/25
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