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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 …
When Joe and Pia Vitale started Joe’s Pizza in 1973, they wanted to bring authentic Italian cuisine to the area and welcome the community as part of their family. Over 50 years later, Joe and …
October is National Fire Prevention Month, and officials are urging the public to take steps to protect their homes, families, and themselves. On Thursday, Oct. 1, officials from the Illinois …
Horizon Health is strengthening behavioral health services within its Senior Care program by adding Margo Poore, Licensed Social Worker, and advancing Casey Simpson to Licensed Clinical Social Worker …
Belva Rose Drake, 76, of Georgetown passed away on Friday, Oct. 9th, 2026. There will be a graveside ceremony for Mrs. Drake, it will take …
James Frederick Tasney, 67, of Chrisman, Ill., passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at his home. Services celebrating his life will be …
Vera C. Pratt died peacefully at the Casey Rehab and Nursing home at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. She died one-day before her 105th …
Stephen H. “Steve” Glithero, 80, passed away peacefully on Oct. 6, 2026. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Glithero will be cremated …
Kathryn Anne Jones, 19, of Paris, Ill., passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Paris. Services were conducted at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, …
Paris Police Department On October 8 at 4:09 a.m. at Court/High, Tiffany D. Golden, 41, of Marshall, was cited for operating an uninsured …
Paris Police Department On October 6 at 4:08 a.m., John L. Lawson III, age 22, of Clinton, was arrested at S. Main/Jasper St for operating …
Paris Police Department On October 1 at 2:08 a.m., at 319 Boydston, Penny A. Fitzsimmons, age 48, of Paris, was arrested on an in-state …
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 …
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 …
