The Prairie Press

05/09/2026

Ahoy, mateys! 🏴‍☠️⚓

Piratefest has officially dropped anchor in Paris and the tide is turning toward treasure!

Set sail for Passport Pickup starting at 4 p.m. for your chance to enter the Edgar County Monster Mash NFP free laptop raffle.

You can pick up and drop off your passports at The Prairie Press office. Pirates can purchase a new sword here too! So prepare to seas the day! 🌊

Don’t be shellfish… bring your crew, dive into the fun and let’s make waves at Piratefest!

📸Victoria Leitch/The Prairie Press

05/05/2026

The Monday, April 27, city council meeting in Paris marked the close of a long chapter for city commissioner Doug Hasler, who made his retirement as the Fire, Public Health and Safety Commissioner official.

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The Monday, April 27, city council meeting in Paris marked the close of a long chapter for city commissioner Doug Hasler, who made his retirement as the Fire, Public Health and Safety Commissioner …

05/04/2026

Breaking 15 school records, combined with her signing to play at Eureka College, made Shaylun Christenberry’s path historic for Tri-County’s softball program.
It also led to a rare honor: the retirement of her jersey number, 27.

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On a quiet backfield in Paris, Ill., a young girl once sat gripping a glove that felt just a little too big, trying to figure out how to throw a ball that seemed heavier than anything she’d handled …

05/04/2026

Paris Tigers vs. Casey-Westfield Warriors

05/02/2026

Paris Tigers vs. Bismarck-Henning

05/01/2026