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Bestselling author doing virtual visit with Paris Public Library
Paris Public Library is joining 200 libraries across the state in a new collaborative effort to bring virtual events with bestselling and esteemed authors to their communities. The collaborative … more
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COVID surge in county
Some COVID-19 pandemic deniers may still exist, but the reality is all too apparent to local health care providers. Horizon Health announced Thursday, Jan. 13, it was taking new measures and … more
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Paris 95 BOE moving forward
The Paris Union School District 95 after school program is moving forward, the Paris 95 school board learned during its monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 12. Paris 95 Superintendent of Schools Jeremy … more
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 Diepholz Auto of Paris recently presented a $1,000 gift to the Horizon Health Foundation of East Central Illinois. The funds will be used to support local healthcare initiatives at Horizon Health. Left to right are Kalvin Mcghee, Diepholz general manager; Randi Bohannon, Horizon Health Foundation executive director and Christen Addis, Diepholz marketing manager.
Diepholz makes donation to Horizon Foundation
Local toy drive to help Kentucky tornado victims
An area man is on a quick mission to help youthful victims of the tornados that ravaged parts of Kentucky last weekend. Brad Stiff of Oakland said not only have families lost everything, but the … more
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Kansas school district upholds mask requirement
KANSAS — About a half-dozen residents and parents attended the Kansas Board of Education meeting Wednesday, Aug. 18, to protest Gov. JB Pritzker’s mandate that students wear masks in … more
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Edgar County Board schedules a special meeting
The Edgar County Board is conducting a special meeting 9:15 a.m., Monday, Aug. 23, at the Edgar County Highway Department. The purpose of the meeting is to accept a bid from Alco Overhead Doors to … more
Invitation to bid
The Edgar County Board is now accepting bids to  replace the Main Hangar doors at the Edgar County Airport. Bid specifications may be found at www.edgarcountyillinois.com or by … more
Paris City Band is back
Exactly 705 days since their last concert of 2019, members of the Paris City Band kicked off their abbreviated 2021 season Sunday, June 20, at the Spicer Pavilion in Twin Lakes Park. The warm … more
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Brinkley graduates summa cum laude from Indiana State
Benjamon Brinkley, son of Shannon and Trisha Brinkley, graduated summa cum laude from the Honors College of Indiana State University with a bachelor's degree in criminology and criminal justice and a … more
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Crash ends high-speed, bi-state chase
A dramatic incident, fraught with danger occurred Monday, May 10, when a high-speed chase ended in a crash on Court Street in Paris. The incident started in Montezuma, Ind., when Robert. L. … more
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Damage to the historic Link Art Gallery amounts to broken windows, a bent fire escape, a banged-up overhang and missing bricks. None of the damage was structural, but the gallery has been closed to visitors and most staff while excavators demolished the Horace Link building.
Link Art Gallery looking ahead
The Link Art Gallery is carefully moving toward reopening now that it is out of the Horace Link building’s shadow. The Horace Link building, known locally as a former furniture store, was … more
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Members of the Edgar County Public Health Department accept a Friend of Education award from Paris 95 School Board president Kevin Knoefel. Left to right, Janet Mason, Monica Dunn, Marissa Beck and Knoepfel. The board recognized the department for its support making continued in-person learning possible during the 2020-2021 school year.
Friend of Education award from Paris 95 School Board
Local scholarship applications available
Applications are available now at all the county high schools for the 2021 Edgar County Retired Teachers’ Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is for seniors entering college in the fall and … more
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Ashley Hudson, back to camera, speaks to a group of supporters early in her campaign for Arkansas State Representative. Hudson won against her Republican opponent by 24 votes and will be sworn in January 11 for the Arkansas House of Representatives.
Paris grad is Arkansas rep
Ashley Welch Hudson knows the importance of one vote in winning the election — more precisely, 24 votes. The Paris High School graduate and former Miss Edgar County Fair is one of the newest … more
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City of Chrisman trying to balance health insurance
CHRISMAN — The issue of providing spouse/family health insurance for Chrisman city employees is proving a difficult challenge. Commissioner Cory Chaney has been looking at plans, talking to … more
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With graduated tax failure, ‘there will be cuts, and they will be painful,’ governor says
By JERRY NOWICKIjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Backers of a graduated income tax constitutional amendment conceded defeat Wednesday for Gov. JB Pritzker’s marquee … more
Elections Board warns that races could be undecided for days
SPRINGFIELD – Although nearly 3.6 million Illinoisans had already voted by Monday morning, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, nearly 2.3 million ballots are still to be cast if … more
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