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Paris High School is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for its upcoming drama production of “Puffs,” a whimsical and spellbinding journey into the world of wizardry.
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BY BETHANY WAGONER AND AUBREY WILSON
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11/27/23
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A road improvement east of Paris roughly 13 years in the making is approved and slated for 2024. After the north side of the intersection of Vermilion Road (2000 E) and US-150 received some updates …
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By Robby Tucker
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11/27/23
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A $375,000 property tax levy was the center of attention during a truth in taxation hearing and subsequent Edgar County board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The levy, which is not to exceed $0.20 per …
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By Robby Tucker
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11/27/23
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COVID-19 is rearing its ugly head once again in Edgar County. While the virus’ grip on society has loosened since the pandemic, it is still a threat, especially considering recent findings from …
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By Robby Tucker
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11/13/23
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Emotions were high in the courtroom when Preston Wallace appeared for sentencing.
The Tuesday, Oct. 31, sentencing followed his previous guilty plea to a Class 3 felony involuntary manslaughter …
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By GARY HENRY
ghenry@gmail.com
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10/31/23
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Sept. 30 should have been a day of unrestrained excitement for Michael Nugent-Dolan. He was turning 13 years old and entering his teenage years. Michael received gifts and was surrounded by family, …
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By Robby Tucker
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10/26/23
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Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett has ruled the manner of death for Shawnna L. Cunningham as a suicide. The cause of death is a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The 44-year-old was found …
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10/13/23
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A local Christmas tradition stretching back to period following World War I is getting brushed off for a return to its roots.
Scott Barrett, chairman of the Community Nurse Christmas Basket, …
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By GARY HENRY
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10/9/23
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The Lakers baseball team was in Panama City, Fla., for a tournament during June and one of the coaches became a hero to two girls.
After the last game June 17, the players and coaches went to …
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By Aubrey Wilson
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10/6/23
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During an open session on Sept. 11, 2023, Paris Union School District 95 board president Kevin Knoepfel issued a statement regarding the district’s corrective action plan and the current …
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By Robby Tucker
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9/11/23
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One of the two men accused of the Aug. 15 altercation behind Carolyn Wenz School that included the discharge of a firearm is prison bound.
Alex M. Noble and Tyge A. Hissem were arrested and …
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By SUZANNE WILLIAMS
and GARY HENRY
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9/7/23
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Local emergency personnel responded to reports of a gas leak at 223 W. Wood Street, Paris, on Monday, Aug. 28.
The leak, initially reported around 11:45 a.m., occurred after an excavator working …
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By Robby Tucker
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8/28/23
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Two brothers from Paris have been detained and charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography.
Following a search of their home on Thursday, August 24, 47-year-old Robert E. …
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8/26/23
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In high school football, all three facets of a team need to perform at a high level in order to win.
That was never more evident than tonight as the Paris Tigers scored in the final minute …
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By Jeff Chambers
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8/26/23
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Tyge Hissem and Alex Noble, arrested following the discharge of a firearm near Wenz School, made their initial appearances Thursday, Aug. 17, in Edgar County Circuit Court.
The altercation in …
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By GARY HENRY
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8/17/23
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Rumors developing over the weekend of a shooting incident resulting in a police chase are greatly exaggerated from what happened.
Paris Police Chief Terry Rogers said there was a firearms …
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By GARY HENRY
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7/31/23
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A jet ski accident July 15 resulted in the death of Darrell E. Lowry, 50, of Dudley. At approximately 4:30 p.m. July 15 the Conservation Police of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) …
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7/26/23
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After more than a month of searching, Paris Union School District 95 found its new principal for Memorial Elementary School. Lucy Tarr begins her tenure as principal Aug. 1.
In a special meeting …
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By Robby Tucker
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7/25/23
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The Illinois State Police have arrested an Ohio man following a battery incident that resulted in the death of Charles K. “CK” Nay, Paris.
According to police, the attack occurred …
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7/24/23
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The tradition of crowning both a Little Miss and a Miss Edgar County continued at the 64th annual Edgar County Fair Pageant.
The exciting evening, July 23, began with a dance number …
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By Bethany Wagoner
bethawagoner@gmail.com
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7/24/23
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