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The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the Nov. 14 and the Nov. 17 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court:
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Logan J. Biddle, 20, Paris, …
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By Suzanne Williams
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11/28/22
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Rockin’ B Boutique has opened its doors at 601 S. Main.
Owner Taylor Dunn opened her new shop about a month ago and recently held an open house to display her many items. Her shop is …
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By Linda Lane
Lanefamily1992@gmail.com
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11/28/22
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Brenda Wright has opened a new shop on the east side of the square in downtown Paris.
The name, Something Different, comes from a business that Wright had many years ago when she did floral, …
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By Linda Lane
lanefamily1992@gmail.com
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11/28/22
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More changes are coming in 2023 for how Edgar County utilizes office space for government functions.
A new jail will get built on Springfield Road and the county is ready to acquire the Dimond …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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11/28/22
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It is time to address the issue of homelessness in Edgar County.
A Community Touchpoint effort by Horizon Health has identified homelessness in Paris and Edgar County as a major issue affecting …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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11/28/22
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KANSAS — The Kansas Board of Education gave lackluster endorsement to a developing plan for putting a greenhouse on the campus during the Wednesday, Nov. 16, meeting
The greenhouse …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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11/28/22
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CHRISMAN — The Chrisman City Council approved a $24,000 quote Monday, Nov. 21, from Feutz Contractors to install a manhole, replace some pipe and clean other sections of a damaged drain line. …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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11/28/22
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CHRISMAN – The Chrisman Board of Education filled a vacant seat Monday, Nov. 21, by swearing in Shiloh teacher and Chrisman resident Cristie Thevenin who was thrilled to fill the …
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Daniel Briseno
daniel@prairiepress.net
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11/28/22
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Health matters dominated the Edgar County Board’s study session Monday, Nov. 21.
Adam Webb of Horizon Health EMS said the ambulance service should have a new ambulance operational by Dec. 1 …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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11/28/22
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The Paris City Council authorized the dispersal of big cash amounts during the Monday, Nov. 14, meeting.
Feutz Contractors and B&T Drainage received most of the payments for work …
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BY GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairie.net
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11/21/22
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Substance abuse and how to fight it sometimes seems an overwhelming topic, but a new effort is bringing all parties in Edgar County to the table for another look.
A Recovery Oriented Systems of …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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11/21/22
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A student health center for Paris Union School District 95 will be a step closer to reality with the Monday, Nov. 21, visit from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the district’s …
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By NANCY ZEMAN
nzeman@prairiepress.net
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11/21/22
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The Paris Improvement Organization and Nancy Gumm donated funds for three new trees in Sunrise Park. The trees are tri-colored European Beech trees, which are slow growing and colorful, ornamental …
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By Linda Lane
Lanefamily1992@gmail.com
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11/21/22
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The murder case against Stefanie Sanders was continued again until Feb. 2.
All parties met via a Zoom call Thursday, Nov. 17, for a status check.
Judge Charles V. Mockbee was in his Danville …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@prairiepress.net
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11/21/22
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The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the Nov. 7 and Nov. 10 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court:
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Duane A. Beachy, 36, Humbolt, was …
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By Suzanne Williams
swilliamsprairiepress@gmail.com
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11/21/22
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For a club to last 100 years is a big accomplishment, and for a service club it is a rarity.
The Paris Rotary Club began in 1922 and is a service club that helps the community in numerous ways, …
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Daniel Briseno
daniel@prairiepress.net
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11/21/22
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Paris High School will soon have a nurse practitioner on site for school students, and District 95 Superintendent Jeremy Larson wants everyone to know why this is important.
Larson emphasized to …
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Daniel Briseno
daniel@prairiepress.net
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11/21/22
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The Paris Planning and Commission Board met Wednesday, Nov. 16, discussing several topics, including the building of Starbuck’s.
“When the gentleman first approached me, he …
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Daniel Briseno
daniel@prairiepress.net
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11/21/22
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U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Paris Union School District No. 95 as a recipient of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department …
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Special to The Prairie Press
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11/21/22
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The Edgar County Retired Teachers’ Association (ERCTA) is holding an informational meeting 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, in the Crestwood School library to discuss the new Aetna PPO insurance. …
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Special to The Prairie Press
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11/21/22
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