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At this year’s Wear Red Lunch, the audience size exceeded that of the past six annual events, as women gathered to hear from special guest speaker Mellanie True Hills on saving your own life and preventing heart disease.
Wear Red promotes heart health
On Friday, Feb. 7, Horizon Health held the 7th annual Wear Red Luncheon in observance of American Heart Month at the Tingley Reception Center. A record number of women came together, dressed in red … more
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Up with People coming to Paris in August
The multinational cast of Up with People is headed to Paris. Up with People (UWP), which has toured more than 73 countries around the world during the last 55 years, is performing two shows at 7 … more
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The Paris city council holds a record quick meeting
It took just 10 minutes this week to keep the City of Paris in business. That was the brief extent of Monday’s regular city council session at city hall. Bills were paid, salaries authorized … more
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Cases moving in the Edgar County Court
Individuals appearing before the bench for the Feb. 3 and Feb. 6 traffic and criminal calls in the Edgar County Circuit Court included:   In custody -Kyle N. Carter-Alvis, 26, … more
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln
A legendary president just celebrated a happy 211th birthday. Students from across Edgar County decked The Link Art Gallery wall-to-wall with handmade birthday cards for Abraham Lincoln at the third … more
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Paris library fundraising for a sign
The Paris Public Library is raising money for a much-needed message sign. “We’ve always needed a sign out front that says ‘Paris Public Library,’” explained librarian … more
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Allen Field is stepping up its game
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 … more
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Paris High School attendance rising
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 … more
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Melissa Murphy waited nearly 20 years to receive her high school diploma but the determined Paris resident was honored Monday as the first graduate of the newly-established Paris Union School District 95 adult education program. Several special guests were present for the presentation, from left, members of the Paris City Council commissioners Jerry Branson, Harry Hughes, Drew Griffin and Mayor Craig Smith; Murphy, Paris 95 board president Kevin Knoepfel, Illinois State Sen. Chapin Rose who was instrumental in aiding the new program’s start up; Bob Abernathy of the ECCEL Academy who is aiding those who graduate in a job search if needed, and Paris 95 Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Larson.
Murphy is first graduate
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 … more
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Crestwood gets a good financial rating
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. … more
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County safety tax Q and A
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 … more
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Montezuma man jailed for vehicle theft, meth possession
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 … more
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Chocolate made with love
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 … more
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Health carnival coming soon
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, … more
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Recycling bins donated
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 … more
Local art exhibit seeking entries
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 … more
Shiloh is staging a daddy-daughter dance
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 … more
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Cases appearing in the Edgar County Circuit Court
Individuals appearing before the bench for the Jan. 23 felony and traffic court call in Edgar County Circuit Court included:   In custody -Roger D. Baugh Jr., 36, Paris, appeared in … more
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Victims airlifted from single-vehicle accident near Brocton
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, … more
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Attorney Hamilton joins Terre Haute law firm
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 & … more
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