John P. Allen Field is getting a major facelift, following action by the Paris 95 school board during its February meeting Monday, Feb. 10.
Allen Field, once home to the Paris Tigers football …
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By NANCY ZEMAN
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2/17/20
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Great things are happening at Paris High School — and it’s just not in athletics, interim co-principal Lorraine Bailey reported to the Paris Cooperative High School board of directors …
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By Nancy Zeman
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2/17/20
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A 39-year-old Paris woman became the first graduate of the new Paris 95 Adult Education Program and told an emotional story of her quest to receive her high school diploma.
Melissa Murphy …
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By Nancy Zeman
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2/17/20
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The Crestwood Unit 4 school district earned a 3.9 score and the recognition designation by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Crestwood school board members learned during the Wednesday, Feb. …
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By NANCY ZEMAN
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2/17/20
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safety tax can also be applied to pay bonds sold to either build new or repair.
Staffing applies to more than hiring corrections officers.
“Our goal is to get the operation of the …
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By GARY HENRY
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2/17/20
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An Indiana man was jailed after being accused of stealing an automobile from a local car dealership.
Dewayne A. Mathas, 33, Montezuma, Ind., appeared in custody of the Edgar County Sheriff’s …
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By Suzanne Williams
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2/12/20
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DANA, Ind. – Valentine’s Day is extra sweet for Brooke Schmidt and Dana Vicars, owners of Brooke’s Candy Co. and Brooke’s Naturals in Dana, Ind. Their plans for after the …
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By Samantha Tucker
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2/12/20
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The Edgar County Health Department is observing American Heart Month and Children’s National Dental Health Month with a free Winter Health Carnival 5-7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the health department, …
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By GARY HENRY
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2/3/20
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The PHS Advanced Placement Chemistry Class received a donation of 10 collection boxes for plastic water and soft drink bottles for recycling. With the assistance of the high school maintenance …
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2/3/20
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The annual Town & Country Amateur Art Exhibition/Black Hawk Park Exhibition is coming to the Link Gallery in Paris Feb. 14-March 13.
Both exhibitions feature an adult division for those 18 and …
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2/3/20
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HUME – The Shiloh Post Prom Moms are hosting a daddy-daughter dance 2-4 p.m. Feb. 15 at the school.
Using a theme of Hollywood Nights, the dance features a red carpet for the VIP couples to …
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2/3/20
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Individuals appearing before the bench for the Jan. 23 felony and traffic court call in Edgar County Circuit Court included:
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-Roger D. Baugh Jr., 36, Paris, appeared in …
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By Suzanne Williams
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2/3/20
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PESOTUM – A late afternoon accident Thursday, Jan. 30, in Edgar County resulted in two Marshall people being seriously injured.
Illinois State Police at Pesotum report Shauna N. Campbell, …
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2/3/20
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Paris native David C. Hamilton, has joined Wilkinson, Goeller, Modesitt, Wilkinson & Drummy, LLP, as an associate attorney Jan. 1. He formerly worked for Frisse & …
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2/3/20
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Two Paris High School students are among the hundreds of talented musicians from throughout the state selected to perform this weekend at the annual Illinois Music Educators Association conference in …
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By NANCY ZEMAN
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2/3/20
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CHRISMAN – The Northern Edgar County Ambulance (NECAS) service is facing a new challenge.
Illinois has changed how emergency medical response services are rated in order to comply with new …
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By Gary Henry
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2/3/20
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Support for two manufacturing centers in the west industrial area was completed at this week’s meeting of the Paris City Council.
PlyGem Holdings, parent company of Simonton Windows, will …
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By NED JENISON
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2/3/20
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Employees at the Edgar County Courthouse suffered cold offices for a time after the building’s boiler failed.
County board member Andy Patrick discussed the situation during the …
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By GARY HENRY
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2/3/20
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HUME – Shiloh Community Unit School District #1 has released the second quarter elementary school honor roll.
Third grade: high honors, Callie Duzan, Peyton Duzan, Cheyenne Nichols, Gavin …
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1/28/20
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Paris resident Don McGee was recently honored with another accolade honoring his long association with Illinois basketball.
He was recently inducted into the Wheaton-Warrenville High School Sports …
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1/28/20
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