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Corby Dayton (front and center) claimed Paris as her home in 2021, shortly before starting her own mobile coffee shop, Stagecoach Coffee. For the past three years her coffee trailer has visited multiple locations around Edgar County and served up drinks seven days a week, now Stagecoach Coffee is expanding to a brick-and-mortar location on North Main Street.
Stagecoach Coffee is expanding
Before the days of both Starbucks and Scooters on Jasper Street, Paris and its surrounding area was a coffee-shop dessert. Coffee was a mug enjoyed with the accompaniment of delicious breakfasts at … more
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Harrison Meece, project manager for CORE Construction Management, points out problems encountered to Edgar County officials during a tour of the roof work on the Edgar County Courthouse. Left to right, Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood, county board members Andy Patrick, Russ Lawton, Lisa Ellis and Meece.
Courthouse roof project hits big glitch
Putting a new roof on the Edgar County Courthouse has become more expensive than originally planned, but by how much is the unknown. Roofers installing the new slate roof discovered loose stones … more
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"The board approved outgoing bid specifications for ambulance service in Special Service Area No. One, which encompasses Buck, Paris, Hunter, Stratton, Grandview, Symmes and Elbridge townships."
Autopsy report reveals cause of death for Grandview resident
GRANDVIEW – In a report published on March 19, Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett revealed the cause of death of a male Grandview resident. Brown’s body was reported on … more
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The board will hold two rounds of interviews, the first on April 22 and April 24. Finalists will return for a second round of interviews on April 25 with the board hoping to extend an invitation to a candidate on April 26.
Superintendent search continues for Shiloh
HUME—Shiloh school’s CUSD #1 school board meeting for the month of April included a full house with multiple guests and several students in attendance Monday evening, April 15. … more
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Owen Winkler, left, is congratulated on his retirement by Paris City Commissioner Harry Hughes, right. Winkler retired after 29 years with the city water department. In addition to a plaque, he received a gift card to buy tools in lieu of the traditional retirement watch.
City awards TIF grant to Tiger Market
The Paris City Council approved a $40,000 TIF grant to GW’s Tiger Market. Mayor Craig Smith, attending the Monday, June 26, meeting via telephone, said the money is going toward a project … more
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Edgar County celebrates 200 years
Edgar County turns 200 this year and The Edgar County Bicentennial Celebration commences 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, and end with a community dinner 6 p.m., Sunday June 18. The celebration … more
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Mayo Middle School Presents "High School Musical Jr."
Disney’s “High School Musical Jr.” is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 21-22 at the Paris Center of Fine Arts. Tickets are available at the door on the nights of the … more
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Single-vehicle accident marks concerning trend on US-150
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 … more
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Members of the Edgar County Community Foundation and the REC Center board proudly display a $100,000 check. Pictured from left to right are Megan Carroll, REC Center executive director Erin Hutchison, ECCF development manager Warren Sperry, Scott Ingrum, REC Center Board vice president and Capital Campaign co-chair Steve Benefiel, REC Board president and Capital Campaign co-chair Drew Griffin, ECCF board president Bob Morris and Don Bartos.
Efforts to reopen pool continue
The annual Rec Center fundraiser auction Saturday, Feb. 25, featured big-ticket items and memorable moments, but one reveal stole the spotlight. In a surprise appearance, members of the Edgar County … more
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HRC issues urgent overdose threat alert
The Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties, (HRC), the local Community Mental Health Clinic, is issuing an urgent overdose alert to the community regarding an emerging drug overdose … more
Team Michael needs you!
Sept. 30 should have been a day of unrestrained excitement for Michael Nugent-Dolan. He was turning 13 years old and entering his teenage years. Michael received gifts and was surrounded by family, … more
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Paris High School announced their midterm graduates at the board meeting on Monday, Dec. 11.
Tiger Health Center shuts its doors following frozen grant funds
After launching in October of 2022, the Tiger Health Center is closing its doors. The facility, located at Paris High School, closed its doors yesterday, Jan. 12, after nurse practitioner Amber Pitts … more
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Meals on Wheels receives largest donation
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 … more
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Philip Dobelstein was sworn in as Edgar County’s new state’s attorney following the resignation of Timothy Gilbert on Jan. 8. Dobelstein has filled the position of assistant state’s attorney since September of 2022.
A familiar face steps into new office
A new name will soon be emblazoned above the door to the Edgar County state’s attorney office. Former state’s attorney Timothy Gilbert resigned from the role this week, passing the baton … more
The County Jail will be completely new including having a new name, the Edgar County Public Safety Center (ECPSC).
New name for the new jail
The Edgar County Board’s jail project has a new due date for schematics and bids, pricing estimates and, most notably, a name for the facility. As discussed during a Jan. 8 Edgar County … more
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"The signs would benefit the community’s Neighborhood Watch committee and be placed at various intervals of public property throughout the village."
Eyes, ears and opinions are shared in Hume
HUME — It may be a new year, but the same issues and concerns are plaguing Edgar County communities. During the Hume village board’s meeting in December, former trustee Fern Keys … more
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Tom Dunn has been volunteering with Meals on Wheels since 2008. Dunn is seen above (right) with his grandson (left) making deliveries to home-bound individuals via Horizon Health’s Meals on Wheels program.
Delivering a different kind of care
Hundreds of thousands of adults across the country struggle with hunger and isolation, and in a world that is still struggling to fully recover from the stressors of a worldwide pandemic compounding … more
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Local Republicans gather for annual Lincoln Day Dinner
A large crowd of Edgar County GOP faithful gathered Feb. 23 at The Step Station for the annual Republican Lincoln Day Dinner. Edgar County Republican Chairman Doug Cochran welcomed attendees to … more
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“Sixty-one percent of surveyed teachers said they would prefer to have an e-learning day and 25 percent said to leave the day as a snow day.”
School faces snowy situation
Local school boards are currently contending with tempestuous winter weather and trying to balance their responsibility to care for students’ well-being and their education. The Community Unit … more
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Chris Clawson, left, and Mayleen Johnson-Roe, right, socialize with a pair of rescued Huskies at the Edgar County Animal Shelter.
Edgar County Animal Shelter hosts playtime for huskies
Under normal circumstances, canine enthusiasts pay upwards of $1,000 for the piercing blue eyes and soft, delicate fur of the beloved Siberian husky. On Wednes- day, July 12, Paris dog lovers enjoyed … more
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