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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 …
MARSHALL—Kevin Orpurt, chief meteorologist at WTHI-TV Channel 10, will serve as guest caller for the opening game of the Halloween Bingo Extravaganza on Thursday, October 29, at Sassafras Ridge, …
PARIS—Edgar County is gearing up for a day of Halloween festivities with the return of "Scare on the Square" on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Hosted by the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism …
PARIS—The Paris City Council has approved a moratorium on data centers, temporarily halting permits and approvals while city officials evaluate the facilities' potential impact on the community. …
Kathy Joann Williams, 73, of Paris, Ill., passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Ind. …
Paul Daniel Myers, 55, of Paris, Ill., passed away at 4:11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, …
Shane Michael Shannon, 49, of Prairie du Rocher, Ill., passed away at 12:23 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Prairie du Rocher, Ill. …
Eugene T. “Mitch” Mitchaner, 99, of Paris, Ill., passed away at 6:49 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Twin Lakes Extended Care. …
James “Jim” Calvin Dickey Jr., age 81, of Paris, Ill., passed away at 3:37 PM on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Harrison’s Crossing Health …
Westyn Lee Mueller, age 11 weeks, passed away at 7:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in the emergency room of Horizon Health Paris Community …
Paris Police Department On October 22 at 10:14 a.m., Beth A. Gosnell,27, of Paris was cited at Hayes and Marshall for expired registration. …
Paris Police Department On October 21 at 9:52 a.m., a two-vehicle accident occurred at 139 E. Wood. The vehicles involved were a 2014 Dodge …
Paris Police Department On October 13 at 12:46 p.m., Jessica M. Williamson, 25, of Vermilion, was arrested at 300 S. Main for expired …
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 …
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 …
