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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 …
KANSAS – A local school is getting a costume of its mascot. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Kansas Board of Education approved purchasing a titan costume for students or faculty to wear at events. …
PARIS—Accio excitement! The magic of the wizarding world is brewing right here in Paris as Potter Fest returns for another spellbinding celebration on Saturday, Oct. 3. Chief Deputy Jacob …
Chrisman’s newest water commissioner took the oath of office Monday, Sept. 20, as the City Council welcomed Craig Martin to the commission during its regular meeting. Martin was formally sworn …
Sandra L. Payne, age 84, of Paris, Ill., passed away at 1:50 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. …
Carol Jean McHenry Martin, 87, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. A funeral service …
James Monroe Hall III Born in Frankfort, KY, on March 20th, 1935, the 2nd son of 3 to James Monroe II and Marcia Hall, James Monroe Hall …
Alice May Kramer, 95, of Paris, Ill., passed away at 4:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in …
Dale Dewey Wheeler, 92, of Ashmore, Illinois, formerly of Kansas, Ill., passed away at 1:38 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Sara Bush …
Paris Police Department On September 30 at 609 E. Wood St., Charles P. Willmoth, age 66, of Paris, was cited for operating an uninsured …
Paris Police Department On September 29 at 8:20 p.m. at Main/Edgar St., Valerie K. Tretter, age 44, of Paris, was cited for not having a …
Paris Police Department On September 28 at 12:20 a.m., John D. Chandler,23, of Terre Haute, was arrested at the 400th block of West Court …
Paris Police Department On September 23 at 5:00 a.m. on Jasper St/Cleveland St, Emma J. Sutfin, 23, of Dana, Indiana, was cited for …
Paris Police Department On September 21 at 7:41 p.m., at 604 Marshall St., Lindsey E. Board, age 40, of Paris, was arrested on an In-State …
Paris Police Department On September 15 at 10:29 a.m. on Sutherland/St. Clair, Travis W. Johnson, age 45, of West Terre Haute Ind., was …
Paris Police Department On September 14 at 12:10 a.m., Jeffrey M. Johnson, 55, of Paris was arrested at Main and Andrew for improper lane …
Paris Police Department On September 11 at 8:05 p.m., Guadalupe A. Lopes,34, of Paris was arrested on an in-state warrant and for driving …
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1904, at noon, the Liberty Bell from Philadelphia was to leave St. Louis, where it was viewed at the World's Fair, and …
The Edgar County Historical Society is seeking name suggestions for its little black carousel horse as part of a new community-wide naming …
Last week, the Edgar County Historical Society unveiled a captivating new display in honor of Fire Prevention Week, offering visitors a rare …
