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Howard Tyler of Adams Memorials arranged a donation for a special dedication stone for use at the Eiffel Tower sculpture in Kiwanis Park. The stone notes the sculpture created by local metal artist …
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6/5/23
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It is far from a done deal, but the Paris Park Board is showing initial support for the idea of creating a disc golf course.
“It is the second fastest growing sport in America,” said …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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6/5/23
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Stefanie Sanders, 29, was supposed to go on trial Aug. 20 in a case accusing her of committing two murders.
That trial date was canceled Thursday, June 1, during a Zoom meeting between Judge …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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6/5/23
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An informational tea is 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the 1870 House & Gardens, 423 W. Court St., Paris, for any young lady wanting to participate in the 2023 Miss Edgar County Fair Queen pageant. …
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Special to The Prairie Press
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6/5/23
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Although summer doesn’t officially arrive until June 21, a sure sign of summer for Paris and Edgar County is the annual Edgar County Shrine Barbecue weekend Friday and Saturday, June 9-10, at …
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By NANCY ZEMAN
nzeman@prairiepress.net
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6/5/23
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(EDITOR’S NOTE: this is another in a series about Edgar County residents who are collectors or have unusual hobbies. Contact information for someone the paper might feature may be sent to …
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By Linda Lane
lanefamily1992@gmail.com
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6/5/23
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After reeling from the news that building an Edgar County Jail is likely to cost several million more than first thought, the county board’s buildings and grounds committee has engaged in a …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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6/5/23
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An informational tea is 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the 1870 House & Gardens, 423 W. Court St., Paris, for any young lady wanting to participate in the 2023 Miss Edgar County Fair Queen pageant. …
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Special to The Prairie Press
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6/3/23
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Edgar County Coroner, Scott Barrett, has released details on an Edgar County woman who was found dead early Wednesday morning at her home in Hume, Illinois.
A …
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6/1/23
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The floodgates opened Monday, May 22, when a special meeting of the Edgar County Board ended the moratorium on accepting applications for siting commercial wind and solar energy arrays in Edgar …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairirpess.net
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5/30/23
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Safety first.
The Paris City Council approved closing state Route 1 between Twin Lakes Drive and 1200 North during the June 10 Eiffel Tower Triathlon.
Divided into three competitions for …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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5/30/23
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Members of a volunteer committee researching broadband internet options in Edgar County made a report to the Edgar County Board during the board’s May 22 study session.
It was not …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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5/30/23
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Every community has a storyteller, someone who can spin yarns about important events or people. For Paris, one of those storytellers is Fuzzy McDaniel.
A lifelong resident of Paris who graduated …
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By NANCY ZEMAN
nzeman@prairiepress.net
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5/30/23
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First Mid Bank & Trust has promoted Melissa Mathias Tovey to Senior Vice President, Director of Bank Administration.
“Melissa’s promotion is a testament to her remarkable …
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By LINDA LANE
lanefamily1992@gmail.com
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5/30/23
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Chad Crampton is living his dream. The Paris fire chief has moved up through the ranks since joining the department Aug. 1, 1999, and cannot see himself doing something different.
“I …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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5/30/23
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On any given day in cemeteries throughout the United States, a longstanding military ritual occurs that is both moving and familiar. Men and women have been honored for their service at their …
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By Daniel Briseño
daniel@prairiepress.net
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5/30/23
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Traditions are valuable because they mark special occasions reminding us what is important by reinforcing values and beliefs. One long standing national tradition is the celebration of Memorial Day …
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By Suzanne Williams
swilliamsprairiepress@gmail.com
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5/30/23
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The Horizon Health Meals on Wheels program has received its largest single contribution to date. A recent $10,000 gift from First Farmers Bank & Trust through the Horizon Health Foundation is the …
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5/29/23
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A lone vehicle veered off the road Friday, May 26, rolling over before coming to rest in a field next to US-150 and 2100 East. The vehicle contained one lone occupant, who walked away from the crash …
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By Robby Tucker
rtucker@prairiepress.net
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5/26/23
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Police and EMTs responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of US-150 and Vermilion Road east of Paris just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23. Vehicle occupants were taken to the hospital …
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By Robby Tucker
rtucker@prairiepress.net
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5/23/23
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