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

10/03/2025
On Oct. 10-12, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its Weekend Warrior Pre-Service Training, a condensed,...
10/03/2025

On Oct. 10-12, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its Weekend Warrior Pre-Service Training, a condensed, three-day program that prepares volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system.

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This October, CASA of Vermilion and Edgar Counties is offering a unique opportunity for community members to step into a role and become the voice children need most. On Oct. 10-12, CASA (Court …

Check out the FREE photo gallery of the Paris Honeybee Festival below⬇️🐝
10/01/2025

Check out the FREE photo gallery of the Paris Honeybee Festival below⬇️🐝

The search for a new principal is beginning at Paris Cooperative High School. During a PCHS school board meeting on Wedn...
09/30/2025

The search for a new principal is beginning at Paris Cooperative High School. During a PCHS school board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, members of the board were presented with a specialized plan to start the search for a new administrator.

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The search for a new principal is beginning at Paris Cooperative High School. During a PCHS school board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, members of the board were presented with a specialized plan to …

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s “One Pill Can Kill” campaign will visit Paris on Oct. 1 for a public presenta...
09/29/2025

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s “One Pill Can Kill” campaign will visit Paris on Oct. 1 for a public presentation aimed at raising awareness about the growing danger of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl and other synthetics.

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s “One Pill Can Kill” campaign will visit Paris on Oct. 1 for a public presentation aimed at raising awareness about the growing danger of …

The PCHS Beacon Brigade are once again CHAMPIONS!Tonight they won 1st place in Open Class A, as well as all caption awar...
09/28/2025

The PCHS Beacon Brigade are once again CHAMPIONS!
Tonight they won 1st place in Open Class A, as well as all caption awards at the EIU Panther Marching Band Competition.
Caption awards include: Percussion, Music, Visual and General Effect.

09/27/2025

PCHS Beacon Brigade @ EIU

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