A $375,000 property tax levy was the center of attention during a truth in taxation hearing and subsequent Edgar County board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The levy, which is not to exceed $0.20 per …
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By Robby Tucker
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11/27/23
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Thousands gifted to local organizations
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Paris Elks Lodge #812 held its annual night of giving Tuesday, Nov. 21, giving more than $14,000 to various community organizations.
Among the recipients are Altrusa, Edgar County Animal …
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BY BETHANY WAGONER
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11/27/23
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The Paris American Legion Post 211 hosted a memorial program the morning of Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, at the War Memorial on the Edgar County Courthouse Square.
Legion commander, Paul …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/24/23
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Attorney for the City of Paris, Richard Kash, opened the Monday, Nov. 13 city council meeting with a prayer of thanks for the men and women who serve the needs of the community.
“Today we …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/24/23
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BROCTON – The Brocton Village Board meeting Wednesday, Nov. 8., was filled with conflicting opinions once again as community members struggled to make decisions about the future of a beloved …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/24/23
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CHRISMAN - The Chrisman Area Community Club (CAC) is celebrating local businesses and offering the community a chance to win an array of prizes on Saturday, Nov. 25.
“The club is an …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/22/23
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The Edgar County Courthouse Square is preparing to transform for an annual event that brings families and friends together to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas in Paris (CIP).
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/20/23
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COVID-19 is rearing its ugly head once again in Edgar County. While the virus’ grip on society has loosened since the pandemic, it is still a threat, especially considering recent findings from …
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By Robby Tucker
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11/13/23
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The Edgar County Board’s building and grounds committee met with multiple design and construction representatives on Nov. 7 to discuss the most recent changes to plans for a new jail.
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By Bethany Wagoner
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11/10/23
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A comprehensive vision for the future of Paris is a work in progress following a Tuesday, Nov. 7 meeting of stakeholders at Paris City Hall.
While it is the third meeting of the core group, …
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By Nancy Zeman
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11/10/23
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There is no living person who remembers the Paris Rotary Club’s charter on Oct. 30, 1922, but one member can recall several happenings in the Paris Rotary Club over the past seven decades, Dr. …
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By Daniel Briseño
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11/10/23
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A longtime dream is coming true for Paris resident and oenophile Jeni Lueken, with her new business, Wineology.
With her travels across the U.S. and many countries, she realized just how vastly …
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By Linda Lane
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11/10/23
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Amidst a slew of spooky Halloween happenings throughout Edgar County, Paris’ Hampton Inn found a fun, festive way to celebrate the season and give back to local charities – an employee …
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By Robby Tucker
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11/8/23
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Chicago – In advance of Veterans Day, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging veterans, service members and their families to participate in a free military rights webinar to …
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11/7/23
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The Carolyn Wenz Elementary School cafeteria was filled with elected officials, law enforcement, mental health specialists and concerned citizens during a Neighborhood Watch meeting Thursday evening, …
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By Robby Tucker
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11/6/23
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Meaningful programs and ceremonies are planned for Veterans Day to commemorate the service of all U.S. veterans. Paris and surrounding Edgar County towns have planned special events for this …
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By Suzanne Williams
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11/6/23
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I Heart Cookies, a cookie trailer based in Wichita, Kan., loves traveling the country looking for small towns to swoop into and set up their trailer to sell the decadent desserts.
Today the …
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By Daniel Briseño
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11/2/23
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Emotions were high in the courtroom when Preston Wallace appeared for sentencing.
The Tuesday, Oct. 31, sentencing followed his previous guilty plea to a Class 3 felony involuntary manslaughter …
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By GARY HENRY
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10/31/23
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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
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10/30/23
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Michael Warner is a senior member of the Paris Fire Department, having joined the department Nov. 18, 2001.
He is in the senior man on the C-2 shift and is in charge if the captain is gone.
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By Gary Henry
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10/30/23
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