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The City of Paris recently held both a Pre-Agenda Meeting and a Regular City Meeting, on Wednesday March 5 and Monday, March 10, respectively, to discuss various community projects and administrative …
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By Victoria leitch
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3/13/25
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The Paris-Union 95 school board will look different at its next meeting, pending the results of April 1’s consolidated election, but the potential trustee change is not the only …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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3/12/25
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Publisher’s note: Answers to the following questionnaire were submitted by Paris-Union School District 95 Board of Education candidate Ashley Hemrich and are largely unedited, outside of minor …
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3/11/25
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Get ready to don your green and toast to good fortune—The Tipsy Elf is back, and this time, it’s all about the shamrocks. Following the overwhelming success of its Christmas pop-up, The …
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By Victoria leitch
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3/8/25
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Adam Niemerg is a familiar name to many residents of Edgar County; now, his face may become just as familiar to those in the city of Paris. The Republican member of the Illinois House of …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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3/8/25
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An Edgar County man told Paris police officers he set fire to a Paris residence because someone would not “be honest with him.” The man, 27-year-old Michael Fitzsimmons, appeared in …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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3/7/25
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The Edgar County ROSC met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The meeting served as an opportunity for the multiple organizations who have partnered with the coalition to provide agency …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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3/7/25
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CHRISMAN—At the Chrisman City Council meeting on March 4, officials once again debated implementing a new police record management system, weighing the benefits of modernization against …
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By Victoria Leitch
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3/7/25
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Every year, the Co-op class at Paris Cooperative High School takes on a significant project to raise money for the much-anticipated After Prom event. The most detailed and engaging fundraiser they …
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By Victoria Leitch
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3/7/25
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At approximately 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28 Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett released details on a Kansas man who was found dead in his residence on Thursday afternoon.
“Village of Kansas …
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2/28/25
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During this year’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner, republican party members were treated to an informative Lincoln-themed presentation from local historian and author John Ellis. The Thursday, Feb. …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/28/25
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When business owner Marisa Sunkel merged her family’s business JMS Trucking and Excavating with Wooten Trucking, she wasn’t just purchasing an additional business; she was carrying …
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By Victoria Leitch
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2/28/25
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Publisher’s note: Answers to the following questionnaire were submitted by Paris-Union School District 95 Board of Education candidate Andrew Roberts and are largely unedited, outside of minor …
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2/28/25
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Water from the City of Paris’ water treatment facility is heading to a state drinking water competition after placing first place in a regional water taste test. The win was announced during a …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/28/25
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For 12 years, The Rec Center in Paris has held an auction to raise funds for its facilities, programs and future endeavors. The auction, according to board president Drew Griffin, is the primary …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/26/25
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Marshall resident Melissa Edwards currently faces five felonies following a fatal Route 1 accident on March 15, 2024. She was scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Feb. 21 for a pre-trial …
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By Victoria Leitch
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2/26/25
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KANSAS - A new volleyball club is on the horizon for Kansas CUSD #3, but before it can take shape, the school board has raised concerns regarding its impact on school facilities, student involvement …
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By Victoria Leitch
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2/26/25
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The Edgar County Board has passed a resolution to increase the number of sheriff’s deputies by one. The resolution’s passing comes at the request of deputies at the Sheriff’s …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/19/25
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Publisher’s note: Answers to the following questionnaire were submitted by Paris-Union School District 95 Board of Education candidate Faith Milam and are largely unedited, outside of minor …
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2/19/25
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Local film fans, community leaders, friends and family members will have the opportunity to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime event when “The Farmer’s Daughter” premieres at the …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/19/25
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