Any good performer, actor or director knows every great production must eventually come to an end. The Paris Center of Fine Arts recently waved adieu to the organization’s manager, Kristin …
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By Robby Tucker
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3/20/23
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Paris voters have the opportunity to hear from mayoral and city council candidates during a Meet the Candidates event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in the lunchroom at Memorial School. The evening …
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3/20/23
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Both the U.S. and Illinois governments want to get broadband internet service to rural, underserved, and in some cases unserved, areas, and money by the bushel basketfuls is available to make it …
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By GARY HENRY
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3/20/23
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Locally-owned businesses offer invaluable spaces and services to small-town communities but are often forced to compete with corporations with no budget or manpower constraints. Add two years of …
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By Robby Tucker
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3/13/23
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KANSAS — The Kansas Police Department has announced assisting the Department of Homeland Security in arresting a village resident on charges of possession of child pornography.
According to …
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3/10/23
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A large crowd of Edgar County GOP faithful gathered Feb. 23 at The Step Station for the annual Republican Lincoln Day Dinner.
Edgar County Republican Chairman Doug Cochran welcomed attendees to …
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By LINDA LANE
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3/6/23
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is getting the word out about National Slam the Scam Day and building awareness of how to avoid becoming a scam victim.
Scams happen every day, around the …
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3/6/23
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Agriculture and school have gone hand-in-hand for decades and in 1981 the USDA established Ag in the Classroom. Since then, each state organization addresses agriculture education in a way that best …
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Daniel Briseno
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2/21/23
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Every home, business and industry in Paris may soon have access to broadband internet service, members of PEDCO learned during the group’s annual meeting Tuesday at the Hampton Inn.
Mark …
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2/13/23
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Dust off those sun bonnets, button-up shoes and other historic garb because it is time to party like it is 1823, 1923, or any other favorite period since the past is coming to Edgar County later this …
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By gary Henry
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2/13/23
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CHRISMAN — Bryan Haddix, Chrisman City Commissioner, had a blunt message for those sitting at the council table Monday, Feb. 6.
“We’ve got to get a handle on the water leaks …
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By Gary Henry
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2/13/23
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BROCTON — The decision to sell the Brocton Village Hall also prompted a need to dispose of the building’s furnishing and other items stored there.
Sealed bids were opened Wednesday, …
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By Gary Henry
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2/13/23
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For die-hard fans and commercial enthusiasts alike, all eyes will be on Glendale, Ariz., when Super Bowl LVII kicks off. While many will remain glued to their televisions hours before the game, …
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By Robby Tucker
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2/9/23
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The Kansas Fire Department along with Grandview Fire was dispatched to a barn on fire on Coach Rd. around 2:20 p.m. today. The Paris Fire Department assisted. The fire is currently under …
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By Daniel Briseno
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2/8/23
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After nearly 57 years of servicing local pets, livestock and everything in between, Lakeside Veterinary Clinic closed its doors Friday, Jan. 27. For the first time since its construction, the office, …
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By Robby Tucker
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2/6/23
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With all the snow that fell, Paris resident Brandon Sink built a massive 8.5 feet tall snowman at his Vance Street home.
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1/27/23
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CHRISMAN — The Chrisman Area Community Club is sponsoring Christmas in Chrisman Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Festivities start at 4 p.m. with a chili supper serving hot dogs, chili, …
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12/3/22
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The Edgar County Public Health Department Board of Directors took steps Friday morning, Nov. 18, to correct past mistakes.
Dustin Harmon and Jake Johnson of Bellwether Management Services & …
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By GARY HENRY
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11/21/22
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Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle accident at North American Lighting late Friday afternoon. One person was transported to the hospital.
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11/18/22
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It took about 90 minutes to determine that incumbent Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood won re-election for a third term Tuesday night, Nov. 8.
Polls closed in Edgar County at 7 p.m. and the Edgar …
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Gary Henry
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11/8/22
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