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Debby Jo Holmquist is a professional shepherdess and entrepreneur. She holds four national certifications in the medical field, a multitude of “Top Shepherd” awards and has been nominated …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/22/25
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PARIS—Dr. Darren Brucken is officially the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Horizon Health. In addition to his new duties, Dr. Brucken will continue his current, full-time position as hospitalist …
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1/20/25
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PARIS—After an alleged attempt to poison and kill her two-year-old son and her husband, Karlla Tresner was sentenced to 180 days in the Edgar County Jail and 30 months of probation. She entered …
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By Robby Tucker and Bethany Wagoner
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1/17/25
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PARIS—The Link Art Gallery in Paris has announced the open reception for its highly anticipated exhibit, Eternal Seasons: A Life in Color, has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 24. The event, …
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1/16/25
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PARIS—From the small-town charm of Paris, Ill., to the grand stage of the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in Springfield, Aubrey Lawson has embraced a journey defined by personal …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/15/25
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HUME— During the last village meeting in Hume, trustee John Land reported that trash bags were mysteriously disappearing from the community center. On Monday, Jan.13, during the first meeting …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/15/25
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PARIS—The final month of 2024 was busy for the Paris Police Department, according to Mayor Craig Smith. During the first city council meeting of the year on Jan. 13, Smith presented a report …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/15/25
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Marking the largest annual contribution in the club’s history, the Edgar County Shrine Club made a groundbreaking $250,000 donation to the Shriner’s Children Hospital on Dec. 13.
The …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/15/25
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PARIS—A crown jewel to the city of Paris and Edgar County is the state-of-the-art Paris Center of Fine Arts (PCOFA) complex at Paris Cooperative High School. On Jan. 11, a crowd of avid art …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/15/25
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Children around Edgar County rejoiced the morning of Jan. 7 when they discovered that winter breaks would be continued for an extra day thanks to the after-effects of Winter Storm Blair. The Arctic …
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1/10/25
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PARIS—A wave of viral respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the flu, are sweeping across Edgar County. The recent spread of viral infections, a …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/10/25
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An Edgar County woman accused of attempting to poison her two-year-old son and husband has entered a negotiated plea deal with the Edgar County state’s attorney.
In exchange for a …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/10/25
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In the heart of Paris, Chrisman Police Chief Tom Dolan has found a unique way to bridge his commitment to public safety with his passion for empowering the community. Beyond his law enforcement …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/10/25
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CHRISMAN— The first city council meeting of the new year was held Jan. 6. With Mayor Dan Moore not in attendance, Commissioner Gerry Hoult served as Deputy Mayor for the meeting. Commissioner …
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By Alice Lientz
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1/10/25
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PARIS—Jay Carmichael, a seasoned rural health leader with more than a decade of experience, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Horizon Health, effective Jan. 20.
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1/10/25
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PARIS—After much anticipation, a dream 15 years in the making is inching closer and closer to becoming reality.
In November 2024, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) approved …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/10/25
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In Edgar County, an estimated 23,250 people have unclaimed cash or property held by the treasurer’s office. The value exceeds $3 million.
To help local residents reconnect with their …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/10/25
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For the past three years, Diepholz Auto of Charleston and Paris has made December a season of generosity, transforming it into a “Month of Giving” to support local charities and …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/9/25
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The Edgar County Public Health Department (ECPHD) is preparing to introduce a new program called the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). The establishment of MRC Unit 2919 marks an exciting milestone in …
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By Victoria Leitch
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1/9/25
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PARIS—Brit Cardarelli is a celebrated children’s book illustrator, the founder of Sticks and Stripes Studio as well as a textile and watercolor artist. She’s enjoyed an illustrious …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/8/25
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