Siren Report
    • Siren Report, April 22-23

      Paris Police Department April 22, at 8:09 p.m., Jason A Gosnell, 43, Paris, was cited at Boydston and Liberty for operating an uninsured …

    • Siren Report, April 19-21

      April 19, at 1:01 a.m., Adam Callaway, 46, Paris, was arrested at 738 West Benton on an in-state warrant (IDOC). Callaway was transported to the …

    • Siren Report, April 16-18

      Paris Police Department April 16, at 9:42 p.m., Dennis Blair, 22, Terre Haute, Ind., was cited at Monroe and Wabash for no valid …

Local news

Kansas BOE OKs school improvement plans

KANSAS— The Kansas BOE took a couple of extra minutes Wednesday, April 17, to fit in a meeting, for Waiver of School Code. The board OK’d waiving school code on a five percent limit …

Chrisman Board hears about abandoned vehicles, water bills

The Chrisman Board is undecided on how to handle $11,000 in unpaid water bills, after an ownership change at a local apartment complex left affairs in limbo. The Chrisman Board held its regular …

Concessions coming to West Lake Park

The weather in Edgar County is warming up, and with the sunshine and temperature spike comes the desire of residents to get outdoors and find something to do. Good news for those who are eager came …
Faith
Paris native and MAF missionary clings to hope NAMPA, Ida. – When David Carwell first opened the cover of “Jungle Pilot: The Gripping Story of the Life and Witness of Nate Saint, Martyred Missionary to Ecuador” at age 16, he …
Finding Christmas spirit again I do not know about you, but with every passing year, I struggle more and more with finding “Christmas spirit.” When I was a kid, it came to me so easily, the excitement came with …
The Christmas Story (The following Christmas reflections were written by the late Billy Graham, recognized as one of the greatest preachers of the 20th century.) The key to Christmas is to remember what it is …
Obituaries
    • Joel Stirek

      Joel F. Stirek, 65, Paris, passed away at 6:51 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home. No public services are planned. Templeton Funeral …

    • Daniel Tomaw

      Daniel Earl “Dano” Tomaw, 70, Paris, died peacefully at 3:17 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home. He was employed with Herrington …

    • Linda Kennedy

      Linda Lu Kennedy, a gift of joy, beauty, and kindness, joined her Lord, Jesus, on April 11, 2024. A celebration of her life is 1 p.m. …

Tigers gain speed and recognition in relay event

Paris was finally able to host their annual Tiger relays event, an invitational involving nearly a dozen teams, on April 17. The boys ended up winning with 154 points to Effingham St. Anthony’s …
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Agribusiness
Master Gardeners tackle April in Paris among a variety of other volunteer efforts 

Volunteer activities shape gardens

The Edgar County Master Gardeners are busy right now planning for April in Paris, one of their major volunteer efforts each year, as the area’s top horticulture experts.  Master …
Envirothon offers high school students a new approach to learning agriculture

PHS students prep for Envirothon 2024

Paris High School has an Envirothon team that participates in competitions every year. The team is sponsored by the Edgar County Soil and Water Conservation District in Land Use Council 7. Paris …

Expanding beyond the farmer’s market

Farm stands and stores, online sales and cooperatives are several strategies for producers to reach customers beyond farmers markets. Farmers markets can be an ideal jumping-off point for many …
School News

Prairie Press Student of the Week: Emily Milburn

What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school? Emily Milburn, Senior, Shiloh High School.   What is(are) your favorite subject(s)? What draws you to that subject? …

Prairie Press Student of the Week: Ella Noel

What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school? Ella Noel, 12th, Kansas High School.   What is(are) your favorite subject(s)? What draws you to that subject? …

Mayo Middle School drama students perform at PCOFA

History

Burn for the right to vote

By the summer of 1920, 35 states had ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which stated that “[t]he right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or …
Lifestyle
April brings motivation to ‘move more’ Did you know that one in three adults over the age of 50 gets no physical activity outside of work? The month of April is recognized as “Move More Month” with a mission to stop the slow …
What to know about Monday’s monumental moment Unless you have been living underneath a rock, there is a chance you have heard about an impending, once-in-a-lifetime event happening Monday. On April 8, 2024, parts of Illinois will darken as the …
Is the younger generation’s future jeopardized by growing inflation? They say that money is the root of all evil, an unexpected human creation that can either make or break a person. It’s what our country runs on, it’s a subject of every household in every …
PHS actors ring the bells with talent If you stand outside the doors of the Paris Center of Fine Arts and listen to conversations from audience members who just enjoyed the latest Paris Drama Club’s production – no matter if …
Health
A spray that saves lives The opioid crisis continues to wreak havoc in Edgar County and on communities nationwide. Overdose deaths related to opioids have reached alarming levels, with the National Center for Health …
Health care bills causes mistrust Chantal Panozzo and her husband followed their primary care doctors’ orders last year after they both turned 45, now the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer. They scheduled …
Ring in the New Year with health screenings As we get our footing in 2024, millions of people are now working on their resolutions, with some of the most popular goals centering on starting or improving healthy habits. Each year some of …
Art

Link Art Gallery showcases artists

 Dave Egan started working in colored pencil at age five, like many children, but it was something he hadn’t done for 40 years. After years of farming, only coloring his …
Patrons of the arts celebrate the first inductees to PCOFA’s Hall of Fame Getting to go backstage and experience the thrill of a theatre production is a rare treat. For art connoisseurs in Edgar County, Saturday, Jan. 13 brought an opportunity to go backstage and witness …
Fertile Inspirations draws a crowd despite weather Local art aficionados milled about among three galleries of works for the opening reception of “Fertile Inspirations” at the Link Art Gallery on Friday, Jan. 12. The exhibit …
Underdogs take center stage Paris High School is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for its upcoming drama production of “Puffs,” a whimsical and spellbinding journey into the world of wizardry. Set to …
Tablescape competition coming to PCOFA The Paris Center of Fine Arts oversight committee is hosting the community’s first tablescapes event, Scapes On Stage, Jan. 12-13. The brainchild of PCOFA manager Tanner Laughlin, the …
Magic and Marvel come to the Fine Arts Center with master illusionist The world’s top touring illusionist is returning to Edgar County on Oct. 29. Reza, the two-time winner of Branson’s Magician of the Year award, first debuted his act at the Paris …