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It was quite a lineup of UTVs at the Friends of Edgar County Law Enforcement fundraiser Saturday, July 18. UTVs from throughout the county and the area participated in the four-hour drive through southeastern Edgar County.
UTV ride funds police gear
The Friends of Edgar County Law Enforcement took a big step in the goal to provide better protective gear for all local police and sheriff deputies at Saturday’s UTV ride in … more
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Ameren says worst of transmission line construction project is over
Representatives from Ameren Illinois attended the Edgar County Board study session Monday, July 20, to brief board members about the construction of a high-voltage transmission line across the … more
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Clock ticking on forming service area
CHRISMAN — The second step in creating a special service area providing ambulance service in Northern Edgar County was taken Monday, July 20. A public hearing was held under the auspices of … more
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First Mid-Bank & Trust recently donated $2,000 toward the fund to purchase body armor, helmets and protective shields for Edgar County law enforcement. Left to right, Paris Police Chief Eric Brown; Angie Brown, assistant branch manager at Paris and Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood.
First Mid donates to buy protective gear for police
Edgar County final multiplier is 1
SPRINGFIELD — Edgar County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property … more
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Paris Police Department Feb. 28, at 11 p.m., Cliff W. Diehl, 33, 301 E. Monroe, was arrested at his residence and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of ammunition … more
At this year’s Wear Red Lunch, the audience size exceeded that of the past six annual events, as women gathered to hear from special guest speaker Mellanie True Hills on saving your own life and preventing heart disease.
Wear Red promotes heart health
On Friday, Feb. 7, Horizon Health held the 7th annual Wear Red Luncheon in observance of American Heart Month at the Tingley Reception Center. A record number of women came together, dressed in red … more
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Up with People coming to Paris in August
The multinational cast of Up with People is headed to Paris. Up with People (UWP), which has toured more than 73 countries around the world during the last 55 years, is performing two shows at 7 … more
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Cases moving in the Edgar County Court
Individuals appearing before the bench for the Feb. 3 and Feb. 6 traffic and criminal calls in the Edgar County Circuit Court included:   In custody -Kyle N. Carter-Alvis, 26, … more
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln
A legendary president just celebrated a happy 211th birthday. Students from across Edgar County decked The Link Art Gallery wall-to-wall with handmade birthday cards for Abraham Lincoln at the third … more
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Paris library fundraising for a sign
The Paris Public Library is raising money for a much-needed message sign. “We’ve always needed a sign out front that says ‘Paris Public Library,’” explained librarian … more
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Allen Field is stepping up its game
John P. Allen Field is getting a major facelift, following action by the Paris 95 school board during its February meeting Monday, Feb. 10. Allen Field, once home to the Paris Tigers football … more
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Paris High School attendance rising
Great things are happening at Paris High School — and it’s just not in athletics, interim co-principal Lorraine Bailey reported to the Paris Cooperative High School board of directors … more
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Melissa Murphy waited nearly 20 years to receive her high school diploma but the determined Paris resident was honored Monday as the first graduate of the newly-established Paris Union School District 95 adult education program. Several special guests were present for the presentation, from left, members of the Paris City Council commissioners Jerry Branson, Harry Hughes, Drew Griffin and Mayor Craig Smith; Murphy, Paris 95 board president Kevin Knoepfel, Illinois State Sen. Chapin Rose who was instrumental in aiding the new program’s start up; Bob Abernathy of the ECCEL Academy who is aiding those who graduate in a job search if needed, and Paris 95 Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Larson.
Murphy is first graduate
A 39-year-old Paris woman became the first graduate of the new Paris 95 Adult Education Program and told an emotional story of her quest to receive her high school diploma. Melissa Murphy … more
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Crestwood gets a good financial rating
The Crestwood Unit 4 school district earned a 3.9 score and the recognition designation by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Crestwood school board members learned during the Wednesday, Feb. … more
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County safety tax Q and A
safety tax  can also be applied to pay bonds sold to either build new or repair. Staffing applies to more than hiring corrections officers. “Our goal is to get the operation of the … more
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Montezuma man jailed for vehicle theft, meth possession
An Indiana man was jailed after being accused of stealing an automobile from a local car dealership. Dewayne A. Mathas, 33, Montezuma, Ind., appeared in custody of the Edgar County Sheriff’s … more
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Chocolate made with love
DANA, Ind. – Valentine’s Day is extra sweet for Brooke Schmidt and Dana Vicars, owners of Brooke’s Candy Co. and Brooke’s Naturals in Dana, Ind. Their plans for after the … more
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