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2025 Edgar County Shrine Parade
Paris holds 2025 Eiffel Tower Triathlon
The 2025 Edgar County Eiffel Tower Triathlon was a huge success on Saturday, June 14. The event included participants from five different states. Despite mid-morning rain, all of the competing … more
The Prairie Press collects multiple state awards
Recently, the team at The Prairie Press was honored with several awards from the Illinois Press Association. The nominations, awards and recognitions are for the coverage we provided during 2024. … more
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Paris native receives College Faculty Award
In his more than 25 years of service, Dyke Barkley has played an instrumental role in the growth, faculty development and student success at Lake Land College  As the Horticulture … more
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On Wednesday, June 4, Captain Mentor Reynolds concluded an exceptional 21-year career with the Paris Fire Department. His retirement was celebrated with an open house where Reynolds was applauded for his sacrifice and awarded with a plaque from the Illinois State Fire Marshal. Pictured left to right are Reynolds, Tasha Verdeyen and Joe Holomy.
Captain Reynolds retires from the Paris fire department after 21 years of service
Standing left to right are Delilah Bradley, Carlee Longest, Brett Block, Mayor Craig Smith, Bryce McGrath and Natalie Burger. Block, and her students accepted keys to the City of Paris at a city council meeting on June 9.
PCHS students sail away with keys to the city
For the first time in his career as Mayor of the City of Paris, Craig Smith presented keys to the city to four teenagers. The distribution accompanied a proclamation made during a city council … more
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Free medical care coming to Paris
Residents of Edgar County and surrounding areas will have access to free medical, dental and vision services later this month, thanks to a partnership between Remote Area Medical (RAM), Longview Bank … more
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Manic Monday
Monday, June 9, proved to be both manic and miraculous for first responders in the city of Paris. In the midst of traffic stops, lift assists and calls for help, first responders were directed to the … more
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More missing money?
A multi-year shortfall in property tax revenue, totaling nearly three-quarters of a million dollars, has prompted the Paris 95 district to initiate an ongoing investigation involving legal, financial … more
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Celebrating strength
PARIS— On Friday, May 30, community members came together at Horizon Health to celebrate themselves and/or their loved ones at the annual National Cancer Survivors Day luncheon. The event … more
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Percussion policies & District 95
On Tuesday, June 3, several members of the Paris-Union 95 District Board of Education met for a public policy committee meeting. The meeting reviewed mandatory Press 118 and Title IX updates, as well … more
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Edgar County ROSC leads with compassion and connection
The Edgar County Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC), established on July 1, 2022, is dedicated to building and empowering communities of recovery through collaboration, education and compassion … more
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Tom Dolan announced his recent certification as a Juvenile Officer at a recent Chrisman City meeting on June 2. Dolan is required to have 20 hours of continuing education each year and he passed the course with a 92 percent score. Dolan also discussed the possibility of getting certified to investigate sexual assault cases.
Chrisman City recognizes good samaritans, Dolan earns certificate
CHRISMAN—At the June 2 Chrisman City meeting, Police Chief Tom Dolan announced he has recently achieved an important milestone in his law enforcement career. Dolan studied and earned his … more
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Edgar County preps for 2025 Shrine weekend
The Edgar County Shrine Weekend is coming up soon, and local residents can look forward to familiar events and faces as the Edgar County Shrine Club raises money for the Shrine Kids. Events of … more
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Outbreak spikes concern
After a sixth case of measles was reported in the state of Illinois in early May, Health Department officials confirmed that the number of reported cases in the United States is now above 25. … more
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Paris-Union 95 school registration
Paris Union School District 95 will begin providing daily and extracurricular transportation for students next year. The Board of Education is supporting a phased plan to provide transportation for … more
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Paris Nazarene church welcomes new pastor
From a young age, Tessa Stine knew there was a divine calling on her life. Even as a middle schooler, the quiet stirrings of faith were already taking root in her heart and life. At just 13 … more
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EMS Kids Night
Facility fixes, grant shifts, budget cuts
At the recent Edgar County Public Health Department (ECPHD) board meeting, Administrator Kim Ross provided a comprehensive report covering facility upgrades, grant updates, community programs and … more
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CUSD #1 adjusts budget, policies
The Shiloh CUSD #1 board of education covered a variety of topics during a short, monthly meeting on Monday, May 19. Discussion included the announcement of bathroom renovations and maintenance … more
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