In its most recent meeting, April 10, the Edgar County Board heard several updates on ongoing projects and approved a purchase agreement that could be a boon to local emergency dispatchers.
The …
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By Robby Tucker
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4/17/24
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The Edgar County Public Health Department conducted inspections between Feb. 3 and Feb. 28 of establishments selling food and beverages in Edgar County.
CVS Pharmacy, House of Brisket, Edgar …
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3/27/23
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Members of the Paris City Council were sworn in for new terms during the reorganization phase of the Monday, April 24, city meeting. The familiar faces resumed their seats after taking the oath since …
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By GARY HENRY
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5/1/23
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The Paris Carnegie Library has been working with the Paris Park Board and the Friends of the Library Organization for more than a decade to bring the classic works of Shakespeare to Paris.
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By Bethany Wagoner
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9/5/23
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Students in the Paris 95 district elementary and middle schools will all have access to a library card without fees, regardless of their home address, according to the Paris Carnegie Library’s …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/6/24
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President of the Crestwood school board, CUSTD 4, Jim Blue, remembers when milk was only six cents During the board’s monthly meeting on April 10, he asked various board members what the …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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4/17/24
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It’s the difference between night and day.
Edgar County Board members Andy Patrick and Russ Lawton with Edgar County Clerk and Recorder August Griffin got a full inspection of what has …
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By Gary Henry
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9/3/23
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Property issues were an important part of the Monday, Aug. 14, Paris City Council meeting.
The city boundaries expanded after commissioners voted to accept the petition of David and Amanda Minor …
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By Gary Henry
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8/21/23
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The fourth planning meeting for Paris stakeholders hosted a small group of individuals interested in the future of the city, however, the conversations at the meeting brought residents together with …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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12/11/23
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A hard-core athletic event involving swimming, cycling and marathon running is returning to Paris.
City treasurer Betsy Higginbotham, who is active in planning and promoting the triathlon, …
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By GARY HENRY
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3/27/23
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A visit with Tim Saiter is a step back in time to the days of Abraham Lincoln and the history surrounding his era.
Saiter began collecting items approximately 35 years ago. His interest started …
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By LINDA LANE
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7/17/23
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A plan to eliminate the 5.0 grading scale and valedictorian and salutatorian awards is advancing at Paris Cooperative High School. School administrators hope the change encourages students to take …
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Daniel Briseño
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3/27/23
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Fifty years ago, Joe and Maria Pia Vitale and their young family moved into a small unassuming house on South Main Street. From those humble beginnings, a Paris tradition — Joe’s Pizza …
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By NANCY ZEMAN
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5/23/23
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MARSHALL — The Marshall City Band performs 8 p.m. June 9 on the Clark County Courthouse lawn, under the direction of Heather Setzer. Also, that evening is the 6-8 p.m. Marshall Farmers Market …
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6/8/23
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When the tagline for a town is “The Funnest Place on Earth,” people know the community is planning a real party for the 150th anniversary of the town. Hume is that community, and it will …
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7/17/23
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HUME - During the Monday, Aug. 14, Hume village board meeting, community and village board members began taking steps to bring repairs to the place they call home.
Trustee Aaron Richardson …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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8/21/23
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“BritBeat,” a multimedia show featuring the music of The Beatles kicks off the regular season of the Paris Center of Fine Arts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the theater located on the …
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9/5/23
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With a presidential election approaching in 2024, politics are back on the menu for spirited family discussion this holiday season. While the presidential race often claims the spotlight during an …
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By Robby Tucker
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12/11/23
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KANSAS — Several entities are joining forces to create a monument for American service members who are considered missing in action. The Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club, the American Legion …
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6/8/23
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