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PARIS — Residents living near a proposed 175-megawatt solar farm in Grandview Township pressed county officials for answers on drainage protections, battery storage safety and ordinance enforcement …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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6/25/26
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For the second time in three years, a Horizon Health employee has been named Risk Manager of the Year by the Illinois Society of Healthcare Risk Management (ISHRM).
Melissa Sanders, …
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6/25/26
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MARSHALL— The Marshall City Council approved a wide-ranging slate of business at its most recent meeting on June 22, greenlighting a federal loan relending program, pursuing a downtown …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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6/25/26
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PARIS — City officials in Paris are considering a sweeping upgrade to their municipal internet and networking infrastructure after learning that equipment connecting three city facilities is up to …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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6/25/26
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County officials and residents are continuing to clash over the makeup and process of a newly formed committee tasked with planning a joint dispatch system for Edgar County. Contentious opinions were …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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6/25/26
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Lori Haase has helped people smile for over 40 years.
Whether it was cleaning teeth, educating patients about oral health, catching potential health concerns early or simply listening to stories …
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By Victoria Leitch
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6/19/26
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When state funding for the Living Room Program ends on June 30, the doors at 745 E. Court St. in Paris will not close. Thanks to an outpouring of community support, the Human Resources Center of …
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BY Jonathan Burns
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6/19/26
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Members of the Edgar County ETSB board voted to table an intergovernmental agreement for proposed joint dispatch arrangements between themselves and the Edgar County Board on Monday, June 15.
To …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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6/19/26
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After 34 years, Chris Redman’s time with the City of Paris came to an end when he retired at the end of May. Redman started in maintenance, working his way up diligently until he took on the role …
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By Chris Ingham
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6/17/26
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Families caring for loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon have access to expanded support services thanks to new state funding secured by the Human Resources Center of …
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By Victoria Leitch
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6/11/26
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Discussion of plans to combine dispatch service in Edgar County dominated the County Board’s June 8 study session, as interested parties urged the board to schedule regular committee …
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BY Chris Ingham
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6/11/26
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PARIS — The Paris City Council approved a series of spending measures at its regular meeting on Monday, June 8, including demolition contracts for two residential properties, equipment purchases …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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6/11/26
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MARSHALL — The Marshall City Council approved two utility-related payments totaling nearly $64,000 at its regular meeting and heard public comment calling for greater diversity on the all-male …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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6/11/26
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As Illinois begins phasing out fluorescent lighting statewide, Paris Union School District 95 is taking steps to stay ahead of the change.
During its monthly meeting on June 8, the District 95 …
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By Victoria Leitch
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6/11/26
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Robert G. Dooley, 41, of Paris, was found guilty by a jury of his peers during a trial in the Edgar County Courthouse on Tuesday, June 9.
The guilty verdict for four individual …
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By Mikane Didler
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6/10/26
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Students tested their engineering skills — and their ability to stay afloat — during the 20th annual cardboard boat regatta, held recently on a “cool cloudy day,” according to organizer and …
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By Chris Ingham
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5/29/26
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Doorway to Hope, a Christ-centered nonprofit working to open Edgar County’s first adult homeless shelter, will host a community volunteer work day on Saturday, June 27, and is inviting residents, …
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5/29/26
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Horizon Health will host its second annual Operation: H.E.A.L. program on June 8–10. This free, interactive experience is designed for high school students interested in exploring careers in …
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5/29/26
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The City of Paris has joined a growing list of local governments across Edgar and Clark counties in banning the sale and delivery of 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, a potent synthetic …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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5/29/26
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