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Neighborhood Watch program advances

Police Chief Terry Rogers voiced support for the work of those creating a Neighborhood Watch during the group’s meeting Monday, Jan. 4, at Memorial School. Some of the goals of the …

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  Paris Police Department Jan. 18, at 12:36 a.m., Jeremiah R. Mason, 43, 411 E. Newton, was arrested at Union and Walcott and charged with …
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  Paris Police Department Jan 14, at 8:12 a.m., Michael R. Coe, 43, Chrisman, was arrested at 8 Highland Court and charged with criminal damage …
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  Paris Police Department Jan. 13, at 5:01 a.m., Ryan M. Sexton, 19, 630 Hannah Ave., was cited at the East Lake with possession of cannabis in …

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Lady Tigers off and running

This was not your parents Paris-Charleston rivalty matchup. Thursday night, the Lady Tigers destroyed the Lady Trojans 73-9 to move to today’s pool play in the North American Lighting …

In their opening game of the 2021 football season, the Paris Tigers suffered a tough loss to the Little Illini Conference foe Newton Eagles 7-6. After exhibiting steadfast defense for the …

Tigers fall in LIC tourney

The Newton Eagles got out to a hot start in their second round game in the consolation game against the Paris Tigers Wednesday, Jn. 29, riding it all the way for a 45-30 victory. Paris was able …

Lady Tigers pick up 2 wins

Due to a scheduling logjam because of the Little Illini Conference Tourney hosted by Paris, Ernie Eveland gym got some unexpected use Thursday evening as the Effingham Lady Hearts came to town, …

Tigers take home victory

The Paris Tigers hosted the Sullivan Redskins on Tuesday evening at Paris High School for a non-conference matchup narrowly defeating the visitors 48-43. With the victory, the Tigers improve to …

TCT girls set sights on LPC title

ARGENTA — Following two wins last week, the fourth-ranked Tri-County Titans girls hoops team was back on the court in Argenta Monday, folling to a 60-18 win over the hosts. Currently ranked …

Titans fall to Broncos

OAKLAND — After going 2-1 the previous week, the Tri-County Titans boys basketball team was back on the court Tuesday, continuing a tough five game stretch for Lincoln Prairie Conference action …

Cardinals face a loss

CHRISMAN — The Chrisman Lady Cardinals have experience a disappointing season recently with a series of three losses. The team lost 60-28 to Watseka on Jan. 4; 52-23 to Westville on Dec. 2; …

Redbirds have mixed season

The junior high basketball season is quickly drawing to a close and the Mayo Redbirds have enjoyed mixed success on the hardwood. With the LEIC Tournament underway, the seventh grade team enters …

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Brocton Village Board talks trees

BROCTON — The effort to remove problem trees in Brocton was stymied by cost during the Wednesday, Jan. 12, meeting. Trustee Rick Wahl laid two bids on the table from tree service companies …

Paris council approves zoning changes

The Paris City Council took several actions in a quick meeting Monday, Jan. 10. Topping the list of action items were some changes to the city’s zoning. Council members approved re-zoning …

Dimond Financial welcomes Williams

An Edgar County native has joined Dimond Financial Consultants as a tax preparer, according to owner Ben Lueken. Sarah Williams, a native of Brocton and a 2005 graduate of Shiloh High School, …

Public service is vital

We’re not sure there is a more thankless job than that of a school board member. Whether it’s fielding phone calls about athletics, teachers, masks, remote learning, school board …

Current cases in Edgar County Circuit Court

The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the Jan. 3 and the Jan. 6 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court: In custody Justin A. Brown, 20, Paris, …

Wright resigns from Crestwood BOE

The second-longest serving member of the Crestwood Unit 4 school board bid farewell Wednesday, Jan. 12, during the district’s January meeting — her 133rd since joining the board. Mary …

Obituaries

Roger Miller MARSHALL — Roger Miller, 66, of Charleston, and formerly of Marshall, passed away at 7:58 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Charleston Rehab and Health Care. A service honoring his life is 11 …

Larry Bishop CHRISMAN — Larry Eugene Bishop, 67, of Ridge Farm, passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at his home. A funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Krabel Funeral Home. Burial follows in …

Sonna Craig CHRISMAN — Sonna Lou Pierce Craig, 83, of Chrisman, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. A funeral service is 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at the Chrisman United …

Ronald Smith Ronald Wayne Smith, 83, of Paris, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at his residence. He was a farmer and truck driver. A graveside service is noon Saturday, Jan. 22, at Vermilion …

Forest Kelly Forest Stanley Kelly, 82, of Vermilion, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Horizon Health Paris Community Hospital. A service celebrating his life is 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, …

Neighborhood Watch program advances

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Paris, IL

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Lady Tigers off and running

Tigers fall in season opener

Tigers fall in LIC tourney

Lady Tigers pick up 2 wins

Tigers take home victory

TCT girls set sights on LPC title

Titans fall to Broncos

Cardinals face a loss

Redbirds have mixed season

Brocton Village Board talks trees

Paris council approves zoning changes

Dimond Financial welcomes Williams

Public service is vital

Current cases in Edgar County Circuit Court

Wright resigns from Crestwood BOE

Keeping residents safe

A different world now

Thanks, first responders

Second Baptist Church Served Community

Local strawberry legacy

Important byways of old Edgar County

The impeachment of Andrew Johnson