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The staff of the new EZ Care-Marshall sees patients on Friday, Saturday and Sundays at the clinic located at the intersection of State Route 1 and U.S. 40. Pictured, from left, are Carie Jansen, Carrie Cunningham, EZ Care manager; Lindsey Henson, unit secretary; and Mallory Cook.
EZ Care opens in Marshall
A new EZ Care walk-in clinic, a service of Horizon Health, is now open in Marshall at Illinois Highway 1 and U.S. 40. EZ Care–Marshall is located in the former Wellum chiropractic building at … more
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Nathan Harmon talks with a Chrisman student Tuesday after making a presentation to the combined high school/junior high school regarding finding hope and living a positive life. Following the assembly, he did breakout sessions with high school students for the remainder of the morning and junior high school students during the afternoon.
People, actions matter
CHRISMAN – When Nathan Harmon speaks students can’t help but listen. The young man from Indiana did an assembly and all-day breakout sessions with Chrisman High School and junior high students … more
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Kansas resident Josiah Nichols is pictured with his first two books in the series “Using Hermeneutics.” He instructs readers how to read and understand the Bible through demonstrations and interpretations of the books of Romans.
Comprehending the Bible
KANSAS- A local author is on a mission to help others to learn how to read the Bible for comprehension. Kansas resident Josiah Nichols recently released book, “Romans Roadblocks: Using … more
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These students are the fairies in the Crestwood Junior High production of “My Son Pinocchio.” Left to right, Daisy Cochran, Vivian Moore, Emily Wells and Jayden Bishop.
Puppet takes the stage
Final rehearsals are underway for Crestwood Junior High School’s musical Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio” to be presented 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15-16, at the Paris Center of Fine … more
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Inflammation is a tool the body uses to combat external and internal attacks. This alarm system can also be tripped by specific foods, leading to chronic inflammation that increases vulnerability to serious diseases and conditions.
Fighting inflammation
Every generation looks for a fountain of youth or magic pill to ward off aging and stay young and vital. Seniors don’t have to go on a complex quest to find the secret — it just takes a little … more
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Three generations of service to the country and to the 40 & 8 veterans organization is represented by the Funkhouser family. Verlin Funkhouser, center, served in the Navy 1962-1966. His son, Rob Funkhouser, left, served in the Air Force 1985-1989, and grandson Derek Funkouser, right, is a captain in the National Guard, following a period of active duty in the Army. The blue chapeaus denote membership in a local voiture and the yellow chapeau indicates the holder of a national officer. Verlin Funkhouser said he is unaware of any other active grandfather, son and grandson membership trio in the 40 & 8.
Service is multigenerational
Captain Derek Funkhouser is continuing a tradition started by his grandfather Verlin Funkhouser and maintained by his father Rob Funkhouser. The younger man recently went through the formal … more
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Susan Stafford, director of the Bicentennial Art Center and Museum, hopes money earned from an upcoming fashion show is sufficient to tackle the needs of a storage area holding much of the museum’s permanent art collection. Her goal is to get the space properly finished with environmental controls, better organize the area and relocate non-art items into other storage space.
Paris takes the catwalk
Art comes in many styles and that includes fashion and haute couture. Given that connection, a fashion show is in the works to benefit the Bicentennial Art Center and Museum. Scheduled for 6 p.m. … more
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Alternative education
A new Paris Union School District 95 program is providing 18 teenagers a pathway to receive their high school diplomas — by computer. The program currently has students in middle school through … more
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Crestwood School sixth, seventh and eighth graders meet within their groups called families during Monday’s first Crestwood Cares workshop in the school gym. The workshop, designed by principal Dan Lynch assisted by faculty and staff, is similar to the Challenge Day held in the past at Paris High School.
Compassion gets its day
Crestwood Junior High students participated in a daylong social and emotional workshop Monday, Jan. 7, designed to create more empathy among students and staff. Crestwood Cares, similar to the … more
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he pack at the home of Hellie and Craig Smith of Paris includes homeless, abused and injured dogs who received a second lease on life. Smith, at right, and her sister, Cherie Bibo, are surrounded. The 10th annual Cause for Paws wine tasting event at the Paris KC Hall is set from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, to benefit Paul Warner Rescue. Tickets are available in advance from volunteers as well as the Prairie Press office.
Save dogs and sip wine
The 10th annual Cause for Paws wine tasting event and silent auction event will once again raise important funds for the Paul Warner Animal Rescue to help sick, injured and homeless dogs. The … more
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A large group of volunteers helped with the Dec. 15 Shop with a Cop event. Agencies and organizations represented include: Paris Police Department, Edgar County Sheriff’s Department, Chrisman Police Department, Kansas Police Department, Brocton Police Department, Paris Fire Department, Chrisman Fire Department, Edgar County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency, Edgar County Probation Department, Edgar County Circuit Clerk’s Office, City of Paris, Edgar County Special Service Area Ambulance, Horizon Health Ambulance, Elks Club, PEO Sisterhood, Mayo Redbird Leadership, Paris High School Key Club, Lions Club and individuals.
Cops bring Christmas
It was a good year for Shop with a Cop. Detective Eric Brown said financial donations picked up strongly at the end, which Paris Police Department administrative assistant Melissa Garner said put … more
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Holiday Open House
Tayler Reardin waits to take students through the Illinois history timeline at Shiloh Elementary School’s celebration of the state bicentennial. Reardin and her fourth grade classmates researched and organized the event Monday, Dec. 3.
Happy 200th anniverary
HUME – Great things happen when Amy Kincaid, a teacher at Shiloh Elementary School, turns her fourth grade students lose on a project. The students organized an Illinois bicentennial celebration … more
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The cast of the Dark Horse Theatre Company’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” takes a break from the drama to perform an advertising jingle. Staged as a 1940s live radio production the play is being performed 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 and with a 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 9 at Hidden Garden Antiques and Tea Room, Chrisman. Left to right are: Amanda Dudich, Melissa Wheeler, Tyler Sayre, Jim Rogers and Andrew Dudich.
“Wonderful Life” retold
CHRISMAN – “It’s a Wonderful Life” is such an iconic Christmas fixture it seems an especially difficult challenge to tell the story any other way than how Frank Capra shot the film. Sarah … more
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Ruthie Erwin stirs the oyster dressing at the Redmon Pit Stop on Thanksgiving Thursday. Ruthie — a familiar face to restaurant customers — is the cook at the Pit Stop, owned by her daughter, Tonya Vitez. The recipes from the kitchen are longtime family favorites, she says.
Redmon’s food of choice
Whether it’s a providing a sandwich to farmers and semi-drivers during harvest, a family getting together for a birthday or a couple seeking a truly home cooked meal, the Redmon Pit Stop has … more
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A new business selling Christmas trees and other holiday items located south of Paris at 15010 E 700th Road is stocked with Frazier firs and Scotch pines in sizes ranging from tabletop up to 11 feet tall. The business owned by Stephanie and Joe Schmitt opens to customers Nov. 23.
A Christmas destination
There is an old saying that when one door closes another opens, but often that requires someone seeing the opportunity. Joe and Stephanie Schmitt saw such an opportunity when their favored … more
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Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood, left, and Paris Police Officer Matt McConnell, right, watch the voting results getting posted election night in the Edgar County Courthouse. Wood survived the challenge from Republican Tom Dolan by an almost two-to-one margin to win another four-year term.
Wood wins re-election
Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood is serving another four years following the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election. Wood, a Democrat, polled 4,001 votes to Republican challenger Tom Dolan’s 2,125. These are … more
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The Paris High School Beacon Brigade marches onto the field at Eastern Illinois University this past September to compete in the annual EIU marching band contest. The brigade is composed of PHS students but is not a requirement to participate in the high school band program.
Beacon Brigade marches
The Paris High School Beacon Brigade concluded a successful competition season this past weekend, taking second place in the Class AA competition and fourth overall out of 21 bands. The … more
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Mike Hobson of ONP Signs in Paris puts together a Paris pride yard sign Friday afternoon using the last of his stock. Hobson said the shop has made and sold approximately 150 signs in anticipation of the IHSA playoffs. More stock for more signs is expected Tuesday, he said, so additional orders will be welcomed beginning Monday.
Tiger fever heating up
The Paris Tiger football team ended a magnificent regular season schedule with a 58-16 win over the Flora Wolves Friday night, taking outright the Little Illini Conference Championship. The … more
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and Paul Staley are ending their popular Pumpkin Works business at the end of this season. They say it was a difficult decision and they hate disappointing their loyal customers, but it is time to retire and pursue less strenuous interests.
Pumpkin Works’ last year
Back in 1992 Paul and Sherry Staley of Elbridge Township faced the task of making a sow’s ear into a silk bag – or maybe a silk pumpkin as it turned out. “Basically, we went broke in the hog … more
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