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Beginning in 2025, everyone in Edgar County will have a new, easy-to-use and comprehensive resource at their fingertips. The Prairie Press’ first-ever Edgar County Area Community Guide …
David Craig is a face you know if you’ve spent time at the Edgar County Animal Shelter or attended their adoption events. Imposing but warm, he has a knack with the dogs. To hear him tell it, …
The Chrisman City Council voted Monday night to cash in a sewer certificate of deposit (CD) to help fund the purchase of property needed for upcoming sewer system improvements, a move city officials …
The Hampton Inn by Hilton in Paris embraced the Halloween spirit this year with a festive pumpkin decorating contest that not only showcased the creativity of its staff but also supported a …
Barbara Anne Bishop, 95, of Paris, passed away at 11:41 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Twin Lakes Extended Care in Paris. No services …
Thomas Bruce Dean, 75, of Marshall, formerly of Pimento, Ind., passed away at 3:03 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Indiana University Methodist …
Judy B Cash, 82, a lifelong resident of Paris, passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at 9:19 p.m., Oct. 26, 2025, at Union …
Thomas Edward “Ed” Coleman, 94, of Flora, passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Effingham. A private graveside …
Michael Paul Brown, 38, of Paris, formerly of Athens, Ill. passed away at 10:51 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in the emergency room …
Paris Police Department On Oct. 29, Luis E. Chagala, 24, of Terre Haute Ind., was arrested on State Route and charged with Aggravated DUI, …
Paris Police Department On Oct. 20, at 5:59 p.m., Robin L. Tribbett,37, of Paris, was arrested at 211 S. Central and charged with …
Paris Police Department On Oct. 19, Dakota L. Pforr, 24 of Lerna Ill., was cited at Main and Jasper Street for Operating an Uninsured Motor …
Paris Police Department On Oct. 8, 5:05 a.m., Deeandra C. Duke, 23, of Paris, was cited at Hawkeye and U.S. 150 for Speed. Duke was issued …
Paris Police Department On Sept. 21, Aaron A. Walker, 44, of Paris, was arrested for Domestic Battery and Unlawful Restraint at 617 Vance …
Paris Police Department On Sept. 15 at 11:10 p.m., Rachel R. Whitney, 32, of Greenup Ill. was arrested at 112 E. Washington for an In-State …
On Sept. 3, Anthony S. Wallace, 38, of Paris, was arrested at Carrol and TenBroeck for Residential Burglary and Methamphetamine Possession. …
Paris Police Department On Sept. 1 at 11:08 p.m. Adam D. Yeary, 26, of Winchester Ind., was arrested for Burglary. Yeary was transported to …
Last week, the Edgar County Historical Society unveiled a captivating new display in honor of Fire Prevention Week, offering visitors a rare …
For as long as she can remember, Mary Beth Keller Kasprisin wanted be a nurse. The Paris native said, “Nursing was calling to …
(The following article was first published in the May 23, 2006 edition of The Paris Beacon News.) It was an emotional evening for retiring …
PARIS—Fans of haunted houses and all things horror are cordially invited to the season opening of Halls of Madness (HoM), located at 7857 IL-16, Paris, Ill., on Friday, …
