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We are a locally-owned newspaper based in Paris, Ill., covering the stories that matter most to Edgar County.

10/26/2025

The Paris Tigers will face the Monticello Sages in the opening round of the IHSA Class 3A playoffs.
The game will be played at Monticello on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m.

Nothing says fall in Paris quite like Scare-on-the-Square—and for this two-time chili cook-off champion, it’s just not t...
10/25/2025

Nothing says fall in Paris quite like Scare-on-the-Square—and for this two-time chili cook-off champion, it’s just not the same without the friendly competition.

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If you’ve ever stopped by the Paris Scare-on-the-Square event, you know it’s one of the highlights of fall—the costumes, the laughter, the smell of comfort foods. But for me, one …

10/25/2025

The Paris Tigers secured an automatic playoff spot with a come-from-behind victory over the Casey-Westfield Warriors(7-2, 5-2) by the score of 22-17.
The Tigers(6-3, 4-3 in the Little Illini Conference) will now wait until Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. to find out who their opponent will be in the opening round of the IHSA State playoffs.

The Paris Tigers roared past Robinson 41-18 Friday night, earning their fifth win of the season and keeping playoff hope...
10/24/2025

The Paris Tigers roared past Robinson 41-18 Friday night, earning their fifth win of the season and keeping playoff hopes alive heading into Senior Night.

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Paris 41, Robinson 18 ROBINSON—The message all week from Paris Tiger head football coach Jeremy Clodfelder was simple. “1-5-9” If the Tigers could accomplish the first …

10/24/2025
Edgar County Judge David Lewis ruled on Monday, Oct. 20, that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with murder charge...
10/24/2025

Edgar County Judge David Lewis ruled on Monday, Oct. 20, that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with murder charges against Rheanna Satterfield, 34, following a detailed preliminary hearing.

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(Publisher’s Note: The following article contains references to violent crimes. Reader discretion is advised.) PARIS—Edgar County Judge David Lewis ruled on Monday, Oct. 20, that …

10/24/2025

2025 Senior Night

October is “Principal Appreciation Month.” To celebrate, each week this month the Press will feature a local school admi...
10/21/2025

October is “Principal Appreciation Month.” To celebrate, each week this month the Press will feature a local school administrator.

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October is “Principal Appreciation Month.” To celebrate, each week this month the Press will feature a local school administrator. For principal Nicole Cox, education has always been …

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