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Members of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and other bystanders gather for a photo in front of Paris’ newest sculpture. From left to right, Ivan Willams, Corby Johnson, City Superintendent Chris Redmon, Tucker Wood, Pete Hutson, Tessa Hutson, Doug Hasler, Tom Tuttle, designer John Chittick, COC Executive Director Linda Lane, City Commissioner Harry Hughes, Cliff Macke, COC President Paige Moreschi, Andrew Garvin, Callie Baber and Phil Dobelstein, Present but not pictured were Craig Smith and Bob Colvin.

Paris Chamber unveils new twist on Eiffel Tower

As of Tuesday, March 14, Paris has its own sculpture paying homage to the iconic Eiffel Tower. While other cities, like Paris, Texas, and Paris, Tenn., boast their own recreations of the popular … more

By Robby Tucker rtucker@prairiepress.net | 3/20/23

Carla’s Country Coop to provide food, safe space

Locally-owned businesses offer invaluable spaces and services to small-town communities but are often forced to compete with corporations with no budget or manpower constraints. Add two years of … more

By Robby Tucker rtucker@prairiepress.net | 3/13/23

Dan and Denise Duniphan, of Casey, are the new lease operators of the former Village Pump Restaurant in Brocton. They have renamed the business the American Diner at the Village Pump, paying honor to what the little eatery has meant for the community. The restaurant specializes in American cuisine and features an-all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday.

New diner, familiar location

BROCTON — The Village of Brocton has a new place to eat. New operators Dan and Denise Duniphan of Casey opened the doors of the American Diner at the Village Pump Feb. 20. The … more

By Linda Lane lanefamily1992@gmail.com | 3/13/23

County board acts for new roof

The Edgar County Board is moving ahead with putting a new roof on the Edgar County Courthouse, including new decorative metal work replicating the deteriorated features currently in place. A bid … more

By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairiepress.net | 3/13/23

Scan the Qr code or go to https://go.illinois.edu/highspeedforedgar to take the broadband survey.

One size does not fit all

Multiple approaches can be used to create high-speed, dependable broadband for rural areas. Edgar County residents working as a committee with the Illinois Soybean Association to gather … more

By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairirpress.net | 3/13/23

Tiger greats honored.

Four teams and eight individuals became the first inductees into the newly established Paris High School Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, Feb. 4, in the Tiger Senior Apartments and what used to be … more

2/14/23

Lakeside Veterinary Clinic has welcomed drivers to the northern edge of Paris for nearly 57 years. Dyke Davis built much of the building himself, including the well below the office.

Davis retires after powerful career

After nearly 57 years of servicing local pets, livestock and everything in between, Lakeside Veterinary Clinic closed its doors Friday, Jan. 27. For the first time since its construction, the office, … more

By Robby Tucker rtucker@prairiepress.net | 2/6/23

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