After nearly 57 years of servicing local pets, livestock and everything in between, Lakeside Veterinary Clinic closed its doors Friday, Jan. 27. For the first time since its construction, the office, …
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By Robby Tucker
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2/6/23
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With all the snow that fell, Paris resident Brandon Sink built a massive 8.5 feet tall snowman at his Vance Street home.
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1/27/23
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CHRISMAN — The Chrisman Area Community Club is sponsoring Christmas in Chrisman Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Festivities start at 4 p.m. with a chili supper serving hot dogs, chili, …
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12/3/22
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The Edgar County Public Health Department Board of Directors took steps Friday morning, Nov. 18, to correct past mistakes.
Dustin Harmon and Jake Johnson of Bellwether Management Services & …
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By GARY HENRY
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11/21/22
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Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle accident at North American Lighting late Friday afternoon. One person was transported to the hospital.
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11/18/22
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It took about 90 minutes to determine that incumbent Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood won re-election for a third term Tuesday night, Nov. 8.
Polls closed in Edgar County at 7 p.m. and the Edgar …
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Gary Henry
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11/8/22
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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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Finding a way to serve your community as a child can be hard, but the Redbird Leadership Squad at Mayo Middle School provides such opportunities.
Jacob Garver and Kim Curl do more than just teach …
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By Daniel Briseno
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9/12/22
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A $3 million capital campaign with the goal to expand the operations of The REC and offer the community an aquatic fitness venue is now underway, according to campaign co-chairmen Drew Griffin and …
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BY NANCY ZEMAN
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8/26/22
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An early morning accident Aug. 6 took the life of a Paris teenager and sent another to the hospital.
Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett said Brody F. Sanders, 16, a junior at Paris High School was …
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8/15/22
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General Wilma Vaught was one of 17 individuals awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony July 7.
“She enlisted in the 1950s because she wanted to be a …
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By GARY HENRY
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7/18/22
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It did not take long to tally the results in the Edgar County primary election held Tuesday, June 28.
The polls closed at 7 p.m. and all 31 precincts were counted by 8:30 p.m.
Only one …
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Gary Henry
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6/28/22
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male following a UTV accident on Tuesday night, May 24.
Barrett said Edgar County 911 dispatchers were notified of the accident at 10:23 p.m. Tuesday, and the Vermilion Fire Department, Paris Fire …
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5/25/22
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