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Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet), left, presents an Illinois Senate Proclamation honoring the Village of Hume for its sesquicentennial. Village president Seth Eads, right, accepts the proclamation on behalf of the community.
Hume sesquicentennial is success, marks end of F3 Festival after 17 years
HUME — The Hume F3 Festival is going out on a high note. F3, or Fun Cubed for those who are math inclined, ends after putting together a sesquicentennial event for the village that drew a … more
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Kelsie Dosch is crowned the 2023 Miss Edgar County Fair by Caroline Smith who had the honor of serving as the fair queen for 2022.
Dosch is new Edgar County fair queen
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 … more
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Courthouse masonry work may cost more than $200,000
The condition of the masonry features of the Edgar County Courthouse roof is concerning, but it is perhaps not as bad as first feared. Architect Michael Fries of Klingner Associates discussed … more
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Illinois high court upholds SAFE-T Act, ends cash bail
SPRINGFIELD – A landmark criminal justice reform that eliminates cash bail in Illinois is constitutional, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, paving the way for the change to take … more
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Boating accident turns fatal
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) … more
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Paris 95 names new Memorial principal
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 … more
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Suspect in police custody after fatal beating of Paris resident
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 … more
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Dosch is new fair queen
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 … more
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Fair season returns to Edgar County
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” is a favorite phrase heard in the Edgar County Fair office as the 161 st annual Edgar County Fair kicks off today with a country concert … more
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The Water Street Wranglers open the 2023-2024 Paris Center of Fine Arts season with a concert that includes Paris native Alayna Whitkanack, far left, a fiddle player and vocalist with the group. Whitkanack is a senior are Berklee College of Music in Boston. Tickets for the 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, show are available at Prospect Bank, online at www.pcofa.net, at the box office one hour before the show or at the PCOFA office located in The Prairie Press.
Paris native returns to PCOFA stage
When the 2023-2024 season for the Paris Center of Fine Arts opens 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, a Paris native will be among the performers with the Water Street Wranglers. Alayna Whitkanack, a 2020 … more
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Chrisman city council revamps water bills
CHRISMAN — Water bills dominated the Chrisman City Council meeting Monday, July 17. City clerk Lela Ramey led council members through 17 bills where city residents were requesting an … more
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Potts Lane almost full, may close
There is a question of how much longer Potts Lane can remain open for residents to bring yard waste. Superintendent of Streets, Alleys and Parks Chris Redman briefly addressed the issue during … more
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Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood lifts a courthouse roof finial that fell during the June 29 storm. The deteriorated sheet metal finials are being replaced as part of the courthouse roof project, and the new finials will be made of copper.
Still no final plan for courthouse masonry work
The important numbers are not ready. Edgar County Board members are still waiting for cost estimates to repair the stone dormers and triangular pediments on the courthouse. This conversation has … more
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Ridge Farm youth killed in Edgar County accident
A two-vehicle accident Wednesday morning, July 19, resulted in a fatality and the closure of state Route 1 between Chrisman and Paris. Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett confirmed shortly after … more
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Firefighters from the Paris Fire Department and all stations of the Paris Community Fire Protection District practice extrication techniques in a simulated school bus accident.
Emergency personnel practice for unthinkable
First responders were busy Tuesday evening, July 11, destroying an old school bus at the fire training center on Cherry Point Road. The exercise involved Paris Fire Department, all stations of … more
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Chris Clawson, left, and Mayleen Johnson-Roe, right, socialize with a pair of rescued Huskies at the Edgar County Animal Shelter.
Edgar County Animal Shelter hosts playtime for huskies
Under normal circumstances, canine enthusiasts pay upwards of $1,000 for the piercing blue eyes and soft, delicate fur of the beloved Siberian husky. On Wednes- day, July 12, Paris dog lovers enjoyed … more
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The former Washington Tea Room, located at 134 E. Washington St. is one of the buildings that will be torn down.
Paris goes after derelict buildings
A record number of derelict buildings are coming down in the next few weeks. The Paris City Council accepted bids from Bell & Bell Demolition Monday, July 10, to demolish buildings at 134 … more
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Hume adjusting after the storm
HUME — Before the June 29 storm that ripped through Edgar County, Hume Village trustees were on a campaign to get unkempt properties rectified. Things have slowed somewhat in the … more
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Brocton cleans up, moves ahead
BROCTON — Storm talk dominated a wide-ranging Brocton Village Board meeting, Wednesday, July 12. Mayor Chad Dudley expressed his pride in how the village pulled together in the aftermath … more
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More damage to county property reported
The June 29 storm continues making news. Edgar County Airport Manager Tom Tuttle discussed damage at that facility during the Wednesday, July 12, county board meeting. “We had damage … more
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