Just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, first responders and utility crews responded to reports of a gas leak at the 300 block of E Adams Street in Paris. Residents near the site of the leak were …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/10/24
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Local paramedics, law enforcement and firefighters responded to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover at approximately noon on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The vehicle’s driver suffered only minor …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/9/24
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A new exhibit, Fertile Inspirations, opens with a reception at the Link Art Gallery at 5 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2024. The exhibit and reception showcases work by members of the Coles County Arts Council.
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1/8/24
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During an Edgar County Board study session on Monday, Jan. 8, chairman Jeff Voigt revealed that Timothy Gilbert, Edgar County state’s attorney, has inked a resignation letter effective …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/8/24
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The Paris bowling alley has recently had a change in ownership. The new owners, brothers Riley Bouge and Casey Bouge wanted to change up the way the old bowling alley operated with a focus on …
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By Bryce Gladding
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1/8/24
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In the middle of the summer of 2023, at the start of fair season, Kelsie Dosch accomplished the fantasy of many young girls in Edgar County by winning the county pageant and landing the title of Miss …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/8/24
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CHRISMAN – The new year is underway. For the Chrisman City Council, that means an important Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) deadline is creeping closer.
During the group’s …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/6/24
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The new year sparked to life when a house caught fire at the corner of Main and Roberts Street in Paris at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
Members of the Paris Fire Department …
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By Robby Tucker and Bethany Wagoner
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1/6/24
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After sustaining a tough loss on Tuesday, Jan. 2 to a solid Mt. Zion squad, the Paris Tigers girls basketball squad bounced back in a big way, routing Terre Haute South on the road and reaching a …
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By Nancy Zeman and Robby Tucker
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1/6/24
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Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, a structure on Douglas Street caught fire following a loud sound, possibly an explosion, that shook the neighborhood. The cause of the fire is currently under …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/4/24
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CHRISMAN – Chrisman city officials are racing against the clock as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to implement the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/3/24
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Many remember the carousel at Twin Lakes Park, it was a popular ride that delighted kids for many years. But it was not the first carousel the park had.
A carousel dating between 1898 and …
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By Linda Lane
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1/2/24
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Many local residents like to drive around town looking at all of the beautiful Christmas lights and displays, even after the Christmas holiday has ended.
One place many visit is the home of …
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By Linda Lane
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1/2/24
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CHRISMAN — In 1905 the women of the Chrisman Methodist Episcopal Church put together a cookbook. The book featured famed recipes passed down from generation to generation, tasty treats and …
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by Bethany Wagoner
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1/2/24
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Governor JB Pritzker signed a landmark legislation in March of this year, making Illinois the third state in the nation, and first in the Midwest to mandate paid leave for (almost) everyone.
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/2/24
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Christmas is a time of traditions. Whether with family, friends, work colleagues or church members, many inaugurate the season with their own set of holiday routines.
In Edgar County, perhaps no …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/2/24
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After 10 and a half years with her previous clinic, local veterinarian Andrea Hansel and her team are making changes that are sure to inspire wagging tails and purring smiles in pets across the …
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By Robby Tucker
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1/2/24
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In 1923, Edgar County native William Zieren opened a funeral home on W. Court Street in Paris. This year, six generations later, members of his family spent the year celebrating the legacy created by …
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By Bethany Wagoner
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1/2/24
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At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, members of the Paris Fire Department braved the cold to respond to a house fire at the corner of Main and Roberts Street in Paris. As a …
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By Robby Tucker and Bethany Wagoner
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1/1/24
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More than six months after audits revealed $3.24 million in grant funding reserved for Paris Union School District 95 (Paris 95) was misappropriated, the district and Superintendent Jeremy Larson are …
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By Robby Tucker
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12/29/23
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