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Paris Police Department
Nov. 4, at 2:12 a.m., Brad E. Shaffer, 55, Brocton, was stopped at Jasper and Bayard and charged with operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Shaffer was released on a notice …
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11/7/22
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Salvation Army bell ringers carry on a timeless tradition in Edgar County by ringing bells and raising funds for their neighbors.
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By Bethany Wagoner
bwagoner@prairiepress.net
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12/2/23
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BROCTON — The popular image of mead is Viking warriors quaffing flagons of the honey-based spirit from drinking horns in raucous celebrations.
Maybe, but mead also has a more refined side. …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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8/28/23
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During the Nov. 13 city council meeting members of the city board approved $12,000 in TIFF funding for the Paris Carnegie Library, according to library director Ceili Boylan the timing of the extra …
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By Bethany Wagoner
bwagoner@prairiepress.net
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12/1/23
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SPRINGFIELD – Edgar County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
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Special to The Prairie Press
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4/3/24
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Agriculture and school have gone hand-in-hand for decades and in 1981 the USDA established Ag in the Classroom. Since then, each state organization addresses agriculture education in a way that best …
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Daniel Briseno
daniel@prairiepress.net
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2/21/23
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In high school football, all three facets of a team need to perform at a high level in order to win.
That was never more evident than tonight as the Paris Tigers scored in the final minute …
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By Jeff Chambers
prairiepresssports@gmail.com
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8/26/23
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On Nov. 25, the Biden administration took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, unveiling new actions intended to increase support for small businesses across the country.
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By Bethany Wagoner
bwagoner@prairiepress.net
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12/4/23
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Every year in conjunction with Earth Day the Community Addiction Response and Education Coalition (CARE) joins with Pearman’s Pharmacy and Prospect Bank to help local residents rid their homes …
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By Daniel Briseño
daniel@prairiepress.net
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4/21/23
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Two brothers from Paris have been detained and charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography.
Following a search of their home on Thursday, August 24, 47-year-old Robert E. …
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Special to The Prairie Press
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8/26/23
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The annual Shop with a Cop date is quickly approaching. On Dec. 9 a pre-selected group of children get a chance to shop for holiday gifts with the assistance of a uniformed partner. The children are …
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Special to The Prairie Press
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12/6/23
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This month, BeeWell celebrates “5 Simple Ways to March Healthy” and encourages everyone else to get involved. A flier will be posted online to share with others, including a QR code to …
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BY GRETCHEN STONE
gstone@prairiepress.net
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3/8/24
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CHRISMAN — The Chrisman Days Festival is Sept. 8 and 9, and city officials are getting ready for the event.
Mayor Dan Moore told city council members during the Monday, Aug. 22, city …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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8/28/23
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MARSHALL- A group of neighbors is lighting up their trees with glowing pumpkins to bring joy to local children, but the communal decorating effort is bringing smiles to the faces of just as many …
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By Bethany Wagoner
bwagoner@prairiepress.net
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10/30/23
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Kansas - Bringing the community together to spread Christmas joy while sharing the holiday bustle with the public at an authentic small-town winter holiday is the main goal of the second Christmas in …
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By Suzanne Williams
swilliamsprairiepress@gmail.com
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12/4/23
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CHRISMAN – A spirited discussion of golf cart rules and regulations made its way from the fairway to Chrisman City Hall on Monday, Mar. 11.
Chrisman resident Larry Cox inquired about the …
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By Robby Tucker
rtucker@prairiepress.net
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3/8/24
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