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PARIS—Valentine’s Day is a time for love, kindness and community engagement. This year, the residents of Brookstone Estates Senior Living Community felt that love in full bloom.
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By Victoria Leitch
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2/19/25
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PARIS—After 19 long months, Tyler Poole, the Ohio man charged with the first-degree murder of Paris resident Charles “CK” Nay, entered a new guilty/mentally ill plea on Thursday, …
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By Victoria Leitch and Bethany Wagoner
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2/13/25
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When Americans heard about the mid-air crash of an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River on Jan. 29, immediate thoughts and prayers were of the 64 …
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By NANCY ZEMAN
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2/12/25
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PARIS- Paris Union School District 95 is moving into the new year with its focus fixed on financial transparency and continued improvement. During Monday, Feb. 10’s monthly board meeting, …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/12/25
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The local congregation at The Presbyterian Church of Paris will honor the Rev. Rodger Allen with a reception on Sunday, Feb. 17 following the worship service at 11:30 a.m. Allen will retire from his …
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2/12/25
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CHRISMAN—During the Monday, Feb. 3, Chrisman City meeting, Police Chief Tom Dolan presented the board with the need for a new police data management system. The council displayed a troubling …
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By Victoria Leitch
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2/5/25
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PARIS—“Often, those who do the small things are overlooked, but their actions are so important,” Dr. Marilyn Frey said. “I want to say thank you to each and every one of you …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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2/5/25
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The Lions Club is gearing up for its annual Recycling Challenge, an exciting initiative that has impacted the Paris community for the past five years. What started as an effort to recycle caps and …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/29/25
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PARIS—Paris Community Hospital Volunteers are helping ensure the safety of Horizon Health ambulance crews.
The PCH Volunteers recently donated $5,000 toward the purchase of four Controlled …
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1/29/25
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PARIS—Costly mistakes have delayed progress on construction of the Edgar Public Safety Center (ECPSC) according to members of the Edgar County Board.
A three-in-one jail, dispatch center …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/29/25
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The Circle of Care program addresses a critical yet often overlooked issue: supporting children, youth and families grieving loss due to substance use-related deaths and disorders. The initiative, …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/29/25
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PARIS—The 104th Illinois General Assembly is officially underway. Hundreds of bills are making their way through the state legislature, including one submitted by State Senator Chapin Rose …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/29/25
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Publisher’s note: This is an evolving story. The Prairie Press will provide additional updates as they become available. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/29/25
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Publisher’s note: The following article was written by Paris Fire Department captain Steve Gallagher. The article has been edited to fit AP Style Guidelines but is largely unchanged.
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By Steve Gallagher
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1/24/25
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CHRISMAN—On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Chrisman American Legion finalized plans to install a flag drop box outside of Post #477.
Legion member Jim Jenness bought the original post office box …
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By Alice Lientz
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1/24/25
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PARIS—Since its founding in 1902, Paris Elks Lodge #812 has been a cornerstone of Edgar County, providing support and resources to those in need. Guided by its mission to strengthen the …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/24/25
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During a Jan. 15 meeting, the Kansas Board of Education discussed various topics crucial to the success and safety of students and staff. The board covered updates on semester exams, student …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/24/25
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PARIS—The Paris Park Board is shifting gears for 2025. With a renewed focus on community and sustainability, the board’s refreshing spirit comes with new leadership.
Kelly Toon, who …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/24/25
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PARIS—Six individuals and two teams will be inducted into the Paris High School Athletic Hall of Fame (HOF) on Saturday, Feb. 1, according to HOF Committee President Harry Hughes.
It is …
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By Nancy Zeman
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1/23/25
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