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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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County to hold public hearing for jail
The Edgar County Board is lining up another funding source to help finance the construction of a new public safety center/jail. County board chairman Jeff Voigt said he and county employees are … more
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Chrisman school district moves forward with repairs
CHRISMAN – The Chrisman Junior High is getting a new roof after the board of education voted to accept a bid of $365,000 from Duro-last. “You have a couple of choices,” said interim … more
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Chrisman makes progress on problems
CHRISMAN — Some good news regarding water and sewage issues finally got placed before the Chrisman City Council Monday, March 20. Commissioner Thad Crispin reported talking to the water operator … more
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Fireworks for July 4 are sure for this year
Paris will celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display this year, but 2024 is not as certain. During the March 22 pre-agenda meeting, city administrator Michael Martin briefed city council … more
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Broadband viability relies on community
and is about more than rapid-fire online shopping or streaming movies without buffering. “It is an economic development strategy for the county,” said Bill Coleman of the Benton Institute for … more
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Tiger Healthcare now available
The Tiger Health Center, a school-based healthcare center, is now serving the students of Paris School District 95, Crestwood and Paris High School. The healthcare center hosted an open house … 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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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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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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Scan QR code to take a survey to help bring broadband to rural Edgar County.
All favor better internet
Reliable, high-speed, broadband access is woefully inadequate throughout much of Edgar County. That can change, but it requires overcoming a built-in lethargic acceptance of this is the best to be … more
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Members of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and other bystanders gather for a photo in front of Paris’ newest sculpture. From left to right, Jesse Ewing, Corby Dayton, City Superintendent Chris Redmon, Tucker Wood, Ryan Kraemer, Tessa Hutson, Doug Hasler, Tom Tuttle, designer John Chittick, COC Executive Director Linda Lane, City Commissioner Harry Hughes, Cliff Macke, COC President Paige Moreschi, Andrew Garvin, Callie Baber and Phil Dobelstein, Present but not pictured were Craig Smith, COC Vice President Sondi Dobelstein and Bob Colvin.
Paris Chamber unveils new twist on Eiffel Tower
As of Tuesday, March 14, Paris has its own sculpture paying homage to the iconic Eiffel Tower. While other cities, like Paris, Texas, and Paris, Tenn., boast their own recreations of the popular … more
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Lawson helms PCOFA, Chittick takes a bow
Any good performer, actor or director knows every great production must eventually come to an end. The Paris Center of Fine Arts recently waved adieu to the organization’s manager, Kristin … more
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Meet Paris council candidates
Paris voters have the opportunity to hear from mayoral and city council candidates during a Meet the Candidates event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in the lunchroom at Memorial School. The evening … more
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Scan QR code to take a survey to help bring broadband to rural Edgar County.
Better broadband is possible
Both the U.S. and Illinois governments want to get broadband internet service to rural, underserved, and in some cases unserved, areas, and money by the bushel basketfuls is available to make it … more
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Carla’s Country Coop to provide food, safe space
Locally-owned businesses offer invaluable spaces and services to small-town communities but are often forced to compete with corporations with no budget or manpower constraints. Add two years of … more
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Kansas man arrested for possession of child pornography
KANSAS — The Kansas Police Department has announced assisting the Department of Homeland Security in arresting a village resident on charges of possession of child pornography. According to … 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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March 9 is National Slam the Scam Day
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is getting the word out about National Slam the Scam Day and building awareness of how to avoid becoming a scam victim. Scams happen every day, around the … more
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Demonstrating sustainability
Agriculture and school have gone hand-in-hand for decades and in 1981 the USDA established Ag in the Classroom. Since then, each state organization addresses agriculture education in a way that best … more
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