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Paris workers praised
Employees of the Paris street and water departments got high praise during the city council meeting Monday, Feb. 22, regarding the employees’ efforts to deal with the heavy snow a week … more
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McClure earns Chairman’s Award for Excellence, 2020
MATTOON — First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (First Mid) has named Darla McClure, retail loan officer of the Paris Banking Center, as the recipient of the 2020 Chairman’s Award for … more
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Horizon Health announces new hires and promotions
Horizon Health recently announced staffing changes that included: Rachel Kelley, who worked for Horizon Health from 2012-2016, has returned as the new chief nursing officer. She previously was the … more
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Pulmonary rehabilitation therapists earn certification
Horizon Health is furthering its commitment to providing patients with the highest level of care. Two of its respiratory therapists recently earned certification in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, a … more
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TCT winless
HUME — Still in search of their first win, the Tri-County Titans boys’ hoops team was back in action on Wednesday night in Hume in Lincoln Prairie Conference action against the … more
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Cases in the Edgar County circuit and traffic court
The following people had court appearances scheduled during the Feb. 18 criminal and traffic call in Edgar County Circuit Court.    In custody -Zachary Q. Crouch, 29, Paris, … more
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The cast of the musical “Clue” will present a virtual performance today and Sunday through BroadwayOnDemand.com for $14. The all-senior cast of 13 students includes the familiar board game characters Colonel Mustard, Mr. Green and Mrs. Peacock.
Drama Club gets a CLUE
The Paris High School Drama Club is making its return to the stage following an almost year-long pause, with a senior showcase of the hit play “CLUE.” The performance is available for On … more
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Happy Fellowship February
Schools cancelling plans because of the COVID-19 Pandemic is old news at this point. But Shiloh students used disappointment in December as inspiration for a community-wide charity event now – … more
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Everybody is needed for Paris improvement
Some people only complain about what they do not like. Others take action to make a change. Brenda Wright and Callie Keys belong to the latter group and are channeling their considerable energy … more
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Bid specs for northern ambulance in the works
During the March 2020 primary election, residents of Northern Edgar County approved the establishment of a special service area with an accompanying property tax to help fund ambulance service in … more
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Vandalism in parks is a continuing problem
Several items of discussion during the Tuesday, Feb. 23, Paris Park Board meeting revealed city workers have a continuing problem with vandalism in the parks. Chris Redman, superintendent of … more
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NECAS board continues looking toward dissolution
CHRISMAN — The brief business meeting of the Northern Edgar County Ambulance Service (NECAS) Tuesday, Feb. 23, continued the discussion of how to dissolve once the new special service area is … more
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HH ready to treat acute strokes
Paris Community Hospital, a service of Horizon Health, continues to be officially recognized as an Acute Stroke-Ready Hospital in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) … more
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Link seeks leads on mystery prints
Link Art Gallery director Susan Stafford is searching for clues about two mysterious prints found in a rummage sale. The mystery began when Paris resident Cindy Denson found the watercolor prints … more
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Noon Lenten services set to begin this week
The Presbyterian Church of Paris is once again hosting a series of five Wednesday noon Lenten services in the sanctuary, located at 241 West Court St. Each service is 30 minutes in length and … more
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Cases called in the Edgar County traffic and circuit court
Six criminal cases were continued recently in Edgar County Circuit Court for what the docket entries referred to as COVID restrictions or fever. Those continued cases involved the following … more
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New COVID-19 cases remain low
The rate of increase with new COVID-19 cases in Edgar County continues to be low. Between Feb. 13 and Feb. 18, the Edgar County Public Health Department’s website reported only nine new … more
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Paris city workers used a loader and trucks to haul away snow from the square Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, to make space for parking.
Winter storm slams county
Valentine’s Day marked the arrival of a major winter storm dumping as much as 10 inches of snow on parts of Edgar County. The storm came in a two-part series, beginning Sunday, Feb. 14. The … more
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Kansas BOE is OK with bus lease, but not trade-in
KANSAS — The Kansas school district will add a new leased bus to the fleet in July. Interim superintendent John Hasten presented the plan during the board of education meeting Wednesday, … more
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Shiloh finds obstacles to solar power
HUME — A presentation by Joshua Barrett of SolarShift at Shiloh’s Wednesday, Feb. 17, school board meeting revealed the massive potential savings a solar array can offer the school, if … more
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