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The Edgar County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement regarding a hit-and-run incident on East 1200th Road in Paris on Friday, April 18.
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4/18/25
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The Hampton Inn in Paris is ushering in a new chapter of leadership. On Monday, Heather Williams passed the title of general manager to Amy Highsmith.
Williams has led the hotel since it opened …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/18/25
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The Edgar County Public Health Department (ECPHD) has a busy and impactful season ahead, with several significant public health initiatives and events underway.
One of the most anticipated …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/18/25
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Three Paris parks are getting upgrades this spring thanks to a generous donation.
During last month’s Paris Park Board meeting, Casey Redman announced that the city of Paris had received a …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/18/25
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For three local basketball coaches, the 2024–25 season wasn’t just about wins and losses — it was about grit, growth and guiding young athletes toward something greater.
Adam …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/17/25
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At the April 14 Hume meeting, local officials and community members gathered to discuss a variety of practical and procedural matters ranging from water pressure complaints to alleyway maintenance …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/17/25
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On Monday, April 7, Paris-Union 95 district superintendent Mary Morgan Ryan shared a variety of financial updates with the school board and a small audience.
According to Morgan Ryan, two …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/17/25
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PARIS—As National Telecommunications Week is observed across the country April 13-19, the Paris Police Department is taking time to recognize the vital and tireless efforts of its …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/17/25
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One hundred years ago, in 1925, Helen Keller addressed Lions Club members at the International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio. She challenged the group to become “knights of the blind in the …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/17/25
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At the latest Chrisman City Council meeting on Monday, April 7, commissioners tackled a variety of issues affecting the community.
Building/demo permits
The council approved several …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/11/25
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During school board meetings on Monday, April 7, the Paris-Union 95 board and the Paris Cooperative High School board of education passed matching resolutions to solve a recently discovered …
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BY Bethany Wagoner
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4/11/25
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For two weeks, First Mid Bank and Trust on N. Central Street did more than handle deposits and loans — it became a hub of generosity and compassion, organizing a food drive that filled 13 totes …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/11/25
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The Edgar County State’s Attorney Office has released a statement concluding its review of an officer-related investigation performed by the Illinois State Police. The investigation was …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/11/25
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The Trump Administration notified the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on March 24, 2025, that it was terminating federal grants nationwide in the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/11/25
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The Edgar County Highway Department announced a partial closure of Shiloh Road (County Highway 11) from Horace-Brocton Road (CH 8) to 1500th Road, will begin at 7 a.m. on April 15.
The roadway …
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4/9/25
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Paris fire chief Chad Crampton issued a public statement on Wednesday, April 9, stating the Katie Inn, located at 118 E. Court Street in Paris, has been closed due to significant health and safety …
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4/9/25
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Danielle Sass, 39, appeared in Edgar County Court Monday, March 31, where she pled guilty to a single Class 4 felony charge related to driving with a revoked license as part of a negotiated plea …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/9/25
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In a powerful show of community support and creativity, Loco Estilo Ink hosted a special fundraiser April 4-6, raising an impressive $1,330 for the HRC Council. The three-day event welcomed more than …
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By Victoria Leitch
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4/9/25
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A collaboration between Rotary and the Paris Park Board resulted in three new pieces of equipment at Sylvian Park last summer. This spring, Rotary is continuing its mission to better the community by …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/4/25
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