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McCrocklin joins PERK
Some changes are coming to the PERK mentoring program with the addition of Kelly McCrocklin as a trainee. McCrocklin, who recently retired after 41 years with EnerStar, will work with current … more
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Tayler Reardin waits to take students through the Illinois history timeline at Shiloh Elementary School’s celebration of the state bicentennial. Reardin and her fourth grade classmates researched and organized the event Monday, Dec. 3.
Happy 200th anniverary
HUME – Great things happen when Amy Kincaid, a teacher at Shiloh Elementary School, turns her fourth grade students lose on a project. The students organized an Illinois bicentennial celebration … more
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Remote water meter reading coming to Kansas
KANSAS – Reading the water meters and calculating the water bills will be much easier in the near future for the village of Kansas. The Kansas Village Board unanimously approved the purchase of … more
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Big plans for downtown
After several years in the making, a beautification project that will change the look of the Paris downtown is set to start in 2019. Eric Volkmann, president and CEO of Prospect Bank, said the … more
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Abbreviated court call
The Thanksgiving holiday resulted in an abbreviated court call in Edgar County Circuit Court. Individuals appearing for the Nov. 19 criminal and traffic call included: Charges -Terry L. … more
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Tunnel of lights added to Holiday in the Park
A tunnel of lights added this year to the Holiday in the Park at Twin Lakes is proving a popular attraction. Holiday in the Park dominated conversation at the Tuesday, Nov. 27, Paris Park Board … more
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Student arrested for making threats against school
For the second time in November, the Paris Police Department has investigated threats against Paris High School staff and students. Police arrested a 17-year-old male student Nov. 28 after a … more
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School funds cover student organizations
HUME — School clubs and organizations will no longer need to sell fundraising items to pay for activities, uniforms and other needs, the Shiloh board of education learned during its meeting Monday, … more
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Christmas is coming to Chrisman
CHRISMAN – The Christmas season officially arrives Wednesday, Dec. 5, when the community celebrates Christmas in Chrisman. Sponsored by the Chrisman Area Community Club with a motto of All … more
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The cast of the Dark Horse Theatre Company’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” takes a break from the drama to perform an advertising jingle. Staged as a 1940s live radio production the play is being performed 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 and with a 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 9 at Hidden Garden Antiques and Tea Room, Chrisman. Left to right are: Amanda Dudich, Melissa Wheeler, Tyler Sayre, Jim Rogers and Andrew Dudich.
“Wonderful Life” retold
CHRISMAN – “It’s a Wonderful Life” is such an iconic Christmas fixture it seems an especially difficult challenge to tell the story any other way than how Frank Capra shot the film. Sarah … more
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County looks at long-term maintenance
Edgar County Board members can breathe a little easier when it comes to the status of the old courthouse elevator. Board member Andy Patrick discussed the matter during the Nov. 26 board study … more
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Northern Edgar County Ambulance decision needed
CHRISMAN – Board members for the financially challenged Northern Edgar County Ambulance Service (NECAS) are still looking for ways to gain stability. Edgar County Board Chairman Jeff Voigt met … more
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$4.5 million budget approved
Edgar County’s budget for fiscal year 2019, starting Dec. 1, has little breathing room between revenue and expenses. The budget approved at the Wednesday, Nov. 28, board meeting shows revenue … more
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Fitness evaluation for Buchanan
The court has ordered a fitness evaluation for Vernon R. Buchanan, 42, Paris. Buchanan appeared in custody for the Nov. 15 criminal and traffic call in Edgar County Circuit Court. He is facing … more
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New home for HRC
MARSHALL – The Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties has a new home in Marshall known as the Forsythe Center. “What we are doing here is a real milestone,” said Ken Polky, … more
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Hefner not ready for trial
A trial for Justin Hefner is still on delay as treatment related to his mental state continues. During the Nov. 19 Edgar County Court Call, public defender William McGrath informed Judge David W. … more
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Ruthie Erwin stirs the oyster dressing at the Redmon Pit Stop on Thanksgiving Thursday. Ruthie — a familiar face to restaurant customers — is the cook at the Pit Stop, owned by her daughter, Tonya Vitez. The recipes from the kitchen are longtime family favorites, she says.
Redmon’s food of choice
Whether it’s a providing a sandwich to farmers and semi-drivers during harvest, a family getting together for a birthday or a couple seeking a truly home cooked meal, the Redmon Pit Stop has … more
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NAL values cultivating employee work skills
There is a difference between holding a job and having a career. “People need to have a plan for a career where they can start, grow, advance and make a stable situation for themselves,” said … more
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Landowners will fight on
A group of local landowners are determined to continue the fight to keep Ameren Illinois from building a high-tension transmission line across their various properties in southern Edgar … more
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