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Kimberly and Steven Trine have made great use of containers in their garden, ranging from window boxes to a horse’s water tank.

Gardeners Steven and Kimberly Trine moved into their Paris home a year ago and have had a good time getting their garden together with the smaller space. “Basically, it’s our COVID-19 … more

By Drew Chittick bradenandrewc@gmail.com | 8/3/20

It was quite a lineup of UTVs at the Friends of Edgar County Law Enforcement fundraiser Saturday, July 18. UTVs from throughout the county and the area participated in the four-hour drive through southeastern Edgar County.

UTV ride funds police gear

The Friends of Edgar County Law Enforcement took a big step in the goal to provide better protective gear for all local police and sheriff deputies at Saturday’s UTV ride in … more

By Nancy Zeman nzeman@prairiepress.net | 7/27/20

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3/23/20

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

By BETHANNY LAWSON bethannysbooks@gmail.com | 2/17/20

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

By Nancy Zeman nzeman@prairiepress.net | 2/17/20

With retirement approaching and as he prepares to close his Frisse and Brewster Law Firm, Dave Frisse considers himself a lucky lawyer, because he had enjoyable and long relations with many clients and the opportunity to know and associate with so many good lawyers in the area.

Frisse takes down his shingle

From an early age, Dave Frisse knew what he wanted to do in life and after a career that has brought success, pioneered new approaches and gained notice by his peers, it is time to retire. As … more

By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairiepress.net | 1/13/20

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