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The Arctic outbreak, dubbed Winter Storm Blair by the Weather Channel, brought snow to Edgar County and surrounding areas on Jan. 5 and Jan. 6.
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1/6/25
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Last updated Monday, Jan. 6 at 10:53 a.m.
Below is a list of local businesses, schools and offices closed due to weather as of Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. If you would like to report your business or …
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By Prairie Press Team
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1/6/25
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In a public statement on Facebook, the Edgar County Sheriff’s Department released details of an officer-involved shooting incident on Friday, at a rural Edgar County address.
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1/4/25
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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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1/3/25
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PARIS—The Paris Police Department announced Thursday, Jan. 2, that an emergency warming center will be open to the public beginning Sunday, Jan. 5. Housed in what was once the Paris High School …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/3/25
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From The Prairie Press Staff
It’s easy to forget the stories I’ve written. Still, there are a few articles from 2024 that stick out in my mind. Most center on incredible individuals …
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By The Prairie Press Staff
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1/2/25
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PARIS—A unique blend of creativity, community spirit and holiday cheer is making waves thanks to a local craftsman from Rosedale, Ind. Known for transforming vintage tailgates into handcrafted …
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By Victoria Leitch
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12/30/24
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PARIS—Most people dread the idea of spending a Friday afternoon at a funeral home, but for many Paris residents, a blustery afternoon and early morning in Templeton Funeral Home’s garage …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/30/24
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The Paris Rotary Club routinely volunteers to ring the iconic Salvation Army bell every holiday season. This year, during their Saturday stint of bell ringing, members of the group had a unique …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/26/24
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According to a press release from Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett, a man and his dog were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning on Christmas Day. The statement was released to the public …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/26/24
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There are a lot of reasons for handling people with care, especially children, according to Kansas Police Officer Doug Cochran. As a father, grandfather and law enforcement officer with decades of …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/24/24
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PARIS—After spending 13 minutes discussing a proposed tax levy, the Crestwood Board of Education unanimously a dopted a levy based on a projected EAV of $165,000,000 with a total extension of …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/24/24
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PARIS—A Paris business with a 164-year history shuttered its doors last week. Safford Monument Co., located at 134 South Main Street in Paris, closed in early December. A notice on the door …
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By Robby Tucker
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12/23/24
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Editor’s Note: This article includes references to sexual exploitation carried out against minors. Reader discretion is advised.
CHARLESTON—At 9 a.m., on Dec. 16, a United States …
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By Victoria Leitch
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12/23/24
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PARIS—Legal liability may be brewing in southern Clark County for a local ambulance service, as revealed during a Monday, Dec. 9 Edgar County Board study session.
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BY ROBBY TUCKER
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12/19/24
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HUME—The village of Hume's ordinance committee has been working hard over the past two months, compiling, presenting, writing and serving ordinance violations. The fruits of their labors and …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/18/24
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Not many children dream of walking down the aisle of a store chatting with a police officer or asking a firefighter which shoes will help them run faster. But for many children in Edgar County, …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/18/24
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PARIS—The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Paris is creating an eligibility list for the Paris Police Department and Fire Department after approving motions to expand the …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/18/24
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PARIS—A new chapter in community engagement and literacy has arrived in Paris. On Dec. 2, a Little Free Library was installed at Schwartz Park. Led by Meagan Brinkerhoff, the project is a …
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By Victoria Leitch
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12/18/24
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12/17/24
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