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Mayo eighth grader Dylan Lamb looks for a lane to score during a game of one-on-one basketball against Paris Police Officer Logan Bell. School walkthroughs allow officers to build relationships with students and learn the layout of each school.
School safety in Paris
(Editor’s Note: This story is the first of a two-part series on school safety in Edgar County. The first installment covers Paris Union School District 95, Community Unit School District 4 and … more
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Meet a member of the Paris Fire Department
When Michael Hill reports to work, he never knows what to expect, and he likes that unpredictability. “I stay motivated in the job because this job is always changing,” said Paris Firefighter … more
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“It is with regrets that I am resigning and am leaving here with a heavy heart,” Dunn said. “I love my job and feel very honored to have served here. I actually planned to retire here. I was encouraged to apply for a job with the State. So, I did and was offered the position of Oral Health Consultant for the Central Region of Illinois.
Health Board approves resignation
The Edgar County Board of Health held its monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 21. In her Administrator’s report, Monica Dunn said this is a busy time for the Health Department. She reviewed … more
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For more than three decades John and Kay Haddix helped the community through the Compassionate Food Ministry. A plaque in their honor was recently dedicated at the food pantry. Pictured left to right are, Brenda Wright, Sharon Aitken, Gladys Frost, Dirk Haddix, Tim Haddix and Jeff Haddix.
John and Kay Haddix were key to Compassionate Food Ministry
More than 30 years ago John and Kay Haddix created the Compassionate Food Ministry for those local citizens who needed assistance. Since then, the food pantry has helped thousands and continues to do … more
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The Family Resource Night included a Hidden in Plain Sight feature with a mock-up of a teenager’s bedroom. Parents were challenged to find the common, but hidden signs, a youth is engaged in substance abuse.
Family resource night is fun
The Family Resource Night held at Crestwood April 20 attracted 15 families and dispensed 26 boxes of NARCAN®. The NARCAN® was distributed by the Indiana State University booth and was … more
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Edgar County Circuit Court cases
The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the April 24 and the April 27 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court: In custody Candace L. Bell, 43, … more
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Diverse startup business people with masks in the new normal
COVID cases spike in Edgar County and across Illinois
COVID-19 is rearing its ugly head once again in Edgar County. While the virus’ grip on society has loosened since the pandemic, it is still a threat, especially considering recent findings from … more
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Hume, Metcalf targeted for high-speed internet
HUME — The villages of Hume and Metcalf may have the opportunity to make a big 21st century jump with fiber-to-home internet service. Ron Macek of Rise Broadband made a presentation Monday, … more
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Cases appearing in Edgar Circuit Court
The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the March 13 and the March 16 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court: In custody nZachary M. Adams, 25, … more
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Hard Rock Cafe pins fascinate Adonna Bennett who has amassed a collection by visiting the cafes around the world and has some pins from store locations that no longer exist. She is helped in the quest by family and friends who acquire pins during their travels to give her.
Collection rocks Bennett's world
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another in a series of stories about Edgar County residents who have interesting collections or unusual hobbies. People willing to be featured in a future story should … more
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Dosch is new fair queen
The tradition of crowning both a Little Miss and a Miss Edgar County continued at the 64th annual Edgar County Fair Pageant.   The exciting evening, July 23, began with a dance number … more
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Paris 95 fleet continues to grow
With spring semester activities underway for students, parents and teachers, the Paris School District 95 Board of Education ramped up its agenda, discussing a wide variety of topics, including new … more
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State applies multiplier to Assesments
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDR) has issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor, commonly called the multiplier, of 1.0377 to Edgar County assessments for homes, commercial … more
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The first responders in Edgar County have had a busy year serving their community.
First responders remain busy in new year
Among the variety of conversations had during the City of Paris’ meeting Monday, Feb. 26. several sought out improvements for the Paris police and fire departments. City Mayor Craig Smith … more
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Paris Community Theater to hold auditions soon
Auditions for the Paris Community Theater’s summer show, “All Shook Up,” are scheduled beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the Paris Center of Fine Arts according to the … more
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The Edgar County Bicentennial Celebration ended with a community dinner with food from The Grid Iron Gang, KBG Deli and Rocky’s Italian Bistro.
200 years and counting
Edgar County celebrated 200 years of existence June 15, 16, 17 and 18 with huge success. “The community really pulled together,” said Edgar County Bicentennial Committee Member Sondi … more
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A 16 percent assessment increase, known as an “equalizing factor,” is being applied to properties in Buck, Elbridge, Embarrass, Grandview, Hunter, Kansas, Shiloh, Stratton, Symmes and Young America townships. Brouilletts Creek and Edgar are getting 11 percent increases. Paris is slated for an eight percent increase, while Prairie and Ross will not receive any equalizing factors, but did receive increases following a recent assessment.
Soaring property sale prices could affect taxes
Fatigue, shortness of breath and fever are all lingering side effects of COVID-19, but four years removed from the start of the pandemic, Edgar County residents may start to feel the sting of another … more
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Michael Pinnell
Meet a Paris Firefighter: Michael Pinnell
An ability to see beyond self-interest at a young age prompted Michael Pinnell to enter the fire service. “I joined at 16 years old as a cadet to better myself and be a part of something … more
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Storm clouds supercell with shelf cloud and intense rain
Crawford and Fulton Counties, surrounding areas approved for SBA Disaster Declarations due to severe weather on March 31st and April 4th
CHICAGO – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved disaster declarations for the severe weather that occurred on March 31st and April 4th, according to an announcement made … more
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The Paris Young Farmers Auction on Saturday, March 9 hit its 50th year holding the annual consignment auction. Profits from the event help fund scholarships for local students who plan to major in agriculture.
Farm auction hits 50th milestone
At the Young Farmers Consignment Auction, Saturday, March 9, groups of farmers clad in head-to-toe Carhartt’s considered flood lights under a shed roof, as the auctioneer truck moved slowly … more
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