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Randy Weir, left, and his son Brad Weir stand in one of their greenhouses. Brad Weir, who took over Weir’s Florist after his father’s retirement, said he is grateful for the community support that allowed them to thrive for 50 years – and will hopefully continue for 50 more.
Weir’s Florist celebrates 50 years
In 1971, Maxine and Russ Weir transplanted their flower business from Mattoon to Paris. Now, Weir’s Florist is excited to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2021. The current Weir in charge … more
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At this year’s Wear Red Lunch, the audience size exceeded that of the past six annual events, as women gathered to hear from special guest speaker Mellanie True Hills on saving your own life and preventing heart disease.
Wear Red promotes heart health
On Friday, Feb. 7, Horizon Health held the 7th annual Wear Red Luncheon in observance of American Heart Month at the Tingley Reception Center. A record number of women came together, dressed in red … more
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Melissa Murphy waited nearly 20 years to receive her high school diploma but the determined Paris resident was honored Monday as the first graduate of the newly-established Paris Union School District 95 adult education program. Several special guests were present for the presentation, from left, members of the Paris City Council commissioners Jerry Branson, Harry Hughes, Drew Griffin and Mayor Craig Smith; Murphy, Paris 95 board president Kevin Knoepfel, Illinois State Sen. Chapin Rose who was instrumental in aiding the new program’s start up; Bob Abernathy of the ECCEL Academy who is aiding those who graduate in a job search if needed, and Paris 95 Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Larson.
Murphy is first graduate
A 39-year-old Paris woman became the first graduate of the new Paris 95 Adult Education Program and told an emotional story of her quest to receive her high school diploma. Melissa Murphy … more
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With retirement approaching and as he prepares to close his Frisse and Brewster Law Firm, Dave Frisse considers himself a lucky lawyer, because he had enjoyable and long relations with many clients and the opportunity to know and associate with so many good lawyers in the area.
Frisse takes down his shingle
From an early age, Dave Frisse knew what he wanted to do in life and after a career that has brought success, pioneered new approaches and gained notice by his peers, it is time to retire. As … more
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