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male following a UTV accident on Tuesday night, May 24.
Barrett said Edgar County 911 dispatchers were notified of the accident at 10:23 p.m. Tuesday, and the Vermilion Fire Department, Paris Fire …
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5/25/22
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MACOMB — These area students at Western Illinois University made the dean’s list at Western Illinois University for the spring semester: Tucker Marrs of Paris and Maureen McIntire of Casey
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5/23/22
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CHARLESTON — Seeking to use COVID related federal funding wisely, the Regional Office of Education #11 reached out to local agencies across its seven-county region to see how they could partner to …
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5/23/22
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he churches of the Paris Ministerial Fellowship invite parents and grandparents to bring their elementary-age children to one or more of the following Vacation Bible Schools this summer.
June 5-10 …
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5/23/22
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CHRISMAN — Black ink has never looked so rosy.
Jim Acklin, interim superintendent for Chrisman Community School District #6 discussed finances with school board members during the May 12 board …
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By GARY HENRY
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5/23/22
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KANSAS —The Kansas High School FFA program had a good year.
Ag teacher Amanda Gough provided a brief yearend review to start the Kansas Board of Education meeting Wednesday, May 18.
“We had …
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By GARY HENRY
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5/23/22
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CHRISMAN — A major leak on the new water line between Chrisman and Paris prompted questions during the Chrisman City Council meeting Monday, May 16.
Commissioner Bryan Haddix reported the leak …
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By GARY HENRY
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5/23/22
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xThe Paris High School Governing Board has approved creating an athletic hall of fame. The action came during the Monday, May 9, board meeting.
Nancy Zeman and Harry Hughes are co-chairs with …
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By Linda Lane
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5/23/22
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The Edgar County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan outlining projects and activities to reduce damages caused by severe weather and other natural and man-made hazards will be available …
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5/23/22
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The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the May 9 and May 12 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court:
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Randy J. Bramlett, 55, Paris, …
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By Suzanne Williams
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5/23/22
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The Paris Lady Tiger softball team will begin its post season journey Tuesday when they travel to St. Joe Ogden for the IHSA Class 2A regional.
The Tigers were in action Friday night, senior day …
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By jeff chambers
prairiepresssports@gmail.com
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5/16/22
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Stefanie Sanders, 27, has been found fit to stand trial.
Sanders is accused of setting a house fire March 1, 2021, in Vermilion, that resulted in the death of her boyfriend Michael J. Phipps and …
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By GARY HENRY
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5/16/22
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The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the May 2 and May 5 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court:
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Allison M. Baldwin, 26, Paris, …
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5/16/22
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Area roofing contractor John Tingley is concerned about what he sees happening in the construction trades.
His concern has existed for some time, but it reached a tipping point in April when a …
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By GARY HENRY
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5/16/22
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The North America Lighting Paris Plant is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month and management wants to share this exciting milestone with the community through an open house.
A feature of …
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By LINDA LANE
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5/16/22
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On Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. Horizon Health’s annual Twilight Walk took place at the Paris Courthouse honoring local nurses. The event is in conjunction with National Nurses Week.
This …
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By BETHANNY LAWSON
bethanny@prairiepress.net
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5/16/22
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The Edgar County Board moved quickly Wednesday, May 11, to address changes coming in the Edgar County State’s Attorney’s office.
Current state’s attorney Mark Isaf received an …
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By GARY HENRY
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5/16/22
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A delegation of Horizon Health nurses was present at the Paris City Council meeting Monday, May 9, to accept a proclamation declaring May 6-12 as Nurses Week in Paris.
Mayor Craig Smith made the …
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By GARY HENRY
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5/16/22
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There are a couple of certain things about the county’s effort to build a new jail.
It will be expensive and by the time the project is ready to bid the prices will likely be much higher …
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By Gary Henry
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5/16/22
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Rep. Rodney Davis (R-13th District) spent time in Edgar County Monday, April 18, meeting with Paris community leaders and visiting the Chrisman High School.
Due to redistricting following the 2020 …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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4/25/22
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