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CHRISMAN – The years and years long project to bring the Chrisman wastewater treatment plant into compliance with environmental regulations is coming to an end. Matt Johnson with Fehr Graham … more
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Visitor restrictions at Horizon Health
In response to increasing influenza activity in Illinois and across the country, Horizon Health has enacted temporary visitor restrictions for inpatient areas. As recommended by the Illinois … more
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Cases appearing in Edgar County Circuit Court
Individuals appearing before the bench for the Jan. 6 and Jan. 9 traffic and criminal court calls in Edgar County Circuit Court included:   In Custody -Logan J. Biddle, 18, Paris, … more
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Chrisman students were among those honored at the Edgar County Principal’s Breakfast Friday, Jan. 10, at Tuscany Restaurant in Paris. Pictured, from left, are Peyton Gore, Triston Lehmkuhl, Chrisman Junior and Senior High School Principal Cole Huber, Phillip Warner and Alexis Lewsader.
Students awarded at breakfast
Students from Kansas, Chrisman, Paris 95, Crestwood and Paris High School were honored at the annual Edgar County Principal’s Breakfast Friday, Jan. 10, at Tuscany Restaurant in … more
Costs rack up for housing inmates outside of the county
Efforts to get the Edgar County Jail reopened are ongoing, if not always smoothly. The one certainty is it is costing the county and that was a topic of conversation during the Monday, Jan. 13, … more
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Major expansion announced for GSI
A major Paris industry will experience a significant expansion this year. AGCO GSI, located on state Route 133 in the city’s west industrial park, will add 150,000 square feet of new … more
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Diplomas in reach for adults
Adults who do not have a high school diploma have the opportunity to earn one, thanks to a new program now underway by Paris Union School District 95. The adult education program, unveiled to the … more
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Candidate visits Kansas school board
KANSAS - Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 109th district Darren Bailey, who is running for the senate, addressed the Kansas School Board members at their regular … more
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Paris High School Board meets
The second semester of the 2019-2020 school year is just underway at Paris High School but the school’s board of directors have already approved bids for the 2020-2021 school year. The … more
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Chrisman school district to seek another special ed teacher
CHRISMAN – Chrisman Community Unit School District #6 is looking to add a special education teacher. The board of education authorized the search during the board meeting Monday, Jan. 13. … more
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Kansas pre-school roundup is Feb. 20
  KANSAS – A free developmental screening and kindergarten registration for students in the Kansas school district is Feb. 20. The annual event sponsored by the school district and … more
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Horizon Health hosts weight loss session
A brief informational session regarding Horizon Health’s Medical Weight Loss Clinic is 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.14, at the Paris Clinic. The free event includes taste testing of actual foods … more
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Cases appearing in Edgar County Circuit Court
Individuals appearing before the bench for the Jan. 2 criminal and traffic call in Edgar County Circuit Court included:   In custody -Ernest E. Boyd, 46, Rock Island, appeared in … more
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Twigg is set to compete at Springfield
Miss Edgar County Fair Teresa Twigg is in Springfield next week for the annual Miss Illinois County Fair competition. Twigg, accompanied by a official delegation from  Edgar County, has a … more
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With retirement approaching and as he prepares to close his Frisse and Brewster Law Firm, Dave Frisse considers himself a lucky lawyer, because he had enjoyable and long relations with many clients and the opportunity to know and associate with so many good lawyers in the area.
Frisse takes down his shingle
From an early age, Dave Frisse knew what he wanted to do in life and after a career that has brought success, pioneered new approaches and gained notice by his peers, it is time to retire. As … more
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Brocton community center still needs work
BROCTON – The discovery of termites, water infiltration, mold and structural damage in 2019 at the Brocton community center prompted the village board to close the structure and purchase and … more
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Chrisman talks premiums
CHRISMAN – The City of Chrisman will see a slight increase in the commercial insurance premium this year. Lucas Knight of Knight Insurance updated city council members about the insurance … more
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Members of a fitness class at the THE REC in Paris run through exercises. The first of a new year brings plans of doing better with diet and fitness as many make resolutions and then flood the gyms to work out. Planning and preparing for a change in lifestyle is a key to being successful in the long run.
Keeping 2020 fitness goals
Every January, the Internet explodes with tips on how to make healthy New Year's resolutions and avoid becoming one of the 80 percent of people who've fallen off the wagon by February. But the boxing … more
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The ongoing tradition of secretly leaving a gold coin for the Salvation Army fund drive continued in 2019. The 1-ounce U.S. Liberty gold coin was deposited at Pearman’s Pharmacy. Left to right, Salvation Army representative Marilyn Wright, Pearman’s staff Karla Landsaw, Steve Benefiel, Jasmine Bennett, Drew Cearlock, Missy Spiecher, Stephanie Benefiel, Mary Fritz, Kenzie Simpson, Bethany Wagner, Dustin Melton and Salvation Army representative John Wright.
Liberty coin finds its way to Pearman’s Pharmacy
Cases appearing in Edgar County Circuit Court
Individuals appearing before the bench for the Dec. 23 criminal and traffic call in Edgar County Circuit Court included:    In custody -Angela D. Eslinger, 37, Vermilion, appeared … more
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