The Prairie Press

Sunday is now upon us

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the … more

4/23/19

Music fills the prairie

“The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing and arithmetic..music, dance, painting and theater are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and … more

4/15/19

Did you vote Tuesday?

“If people don’t vote, everything stays the same. You can protest until the sky turns yellow or the moon turns blue, and it’s not going to change anything if you don’t vote.” — Dolores … more

4/8/19

Enough is enough

For the second time in 2019, an Illinois State Trooper has been killed while making a vehicle stop along an Illinois highway. That doesn’t include the 14 other trooper who have been hit by a … more

4/1/19

Stepping into future

“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.” … more

3/25/19

Chicago’s not leaving

We understand the meaningless gesture by some state legislators from our area suggesting that a cleaver be taken to the Illinois map, separating Chicago from the rest of us, but let’s face it — … more

2/25/19

An emergency averted

Thank goodness there was no fire Thursday morning in the kitchen at Carolyn Wenz School — and thank goodness the leadership of Paris District 95 had planned and drilled the students on emergency … more

2/4/19

We don’t have the money

There’s always a sense of hopefulness when new administration takes office in Illinois. Public optimism is usually the result of the triumph of hope, not experience. That’s why Gov. J.B. … more

1/28/19

Hoping for the best

It’s no secret that many in downstate Illinois — including Edgar County — are hoping things can’t get any worse in our state as Gov. JB Prizker begins his term of office with a super majority … more

1/21/19

Madigan’s rehabilitation

Illinois is about to swear in six Democratic statewide officeholders and a host of new Democratic lawmakers, but the star of a new 30-second TV spot is the party’s wildly unpopular chairman, House … more

1/14/19

Lincoln’s resolution

Are you still looking for a resolution to keep in the new year? Here’s a suggestion. Take a trip down to the Lincoln Memorial — if you’re in the Washington D.C. area — or visit via … more

1/7/19

This is not fake news

The Paris Kiwanis Club annual pancake tent during the Paris Honeybee Festival raises funds to be used throughout the year to support the youth of our community. We know this because the club’s … more

10/8/18

Will this ever be over?

“We live in a world where finding fault in others seems to be the favorite blood sport. It has long been the basis of political campaign strategy. It is the theme of much television programming … more

10/3/18

Be patient on the road

Since 1944, the third week in September has been designated National Farm Safety and Health Week. This recognition has been an annual promotion initiated by the National Safety Council and has been … more

9/17/18

Let’s hear specifics

Dear Gov. Rauner and J.B. Pritzker:We didn’t think it was possible to sink as low as the 2016 Presidential election between President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, but boy were we … more

8/1/18

Remember Gettysburg

Paris will officially celebrate Independence Day today with fireworks, a band concert and other activities to mark the founding of America.But there is a second founding we should also remember … more

7/9/18

A pledge to the county

Indiana State University President Deborah Curtis made a return trip to Paris Sunday, June 24, and in crossing the Wabash River, made a commitment to Paris and Edgar County to work together to … more

7/2/18

Alcohol laws to change

Back in the turbulent Sixties songwriter and poet Bob Dylan wrote, “The times they are a-changing.”It was an appropriate phrase for the period of social upheaval that … more

6/25/18

When will it stop?

“We need to do more than just pray for the victims and their families. It’s time in Texas ... to make sure this tragedy is never repeated.” … more

5/21/18

Don’t panic. It’s a drill

Edgar County emergency responders have a practice drill during the morning of May 10.It is a serious topic as law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs and other public safety officials test protocols in … more

5/7/18