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Overcoming adversity for a passion
Local resident Wade Stevens did not allow losing his legs to stop his love for building and working on cars. His fondness for cars dates from a young age but due to a genetic vascular disease, … more
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Health department rights itself
The Edgar County Public Health Department Board of Directors took steps Friday morning, Nov. 18, to correct past mistakes. Dustin Harmon and Jake Johnson of Bellwether Management Services & … more
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The Chrisman City Park lost two large walnut trees in Thursday’s storm. Like other communities multiple trees and limbs fell throughout the city with some trees landing on homes.
Local storm damage seen across the county
These photos represent just a small amount of damage that was seen in Edgar County after a derecho passed through Thursday, June 29. more
Federal disaster declaration only for Cook County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a disaster declaration for Tuesday, Aug. 15, following the June 29-July 2 storms that swept Illinois with strong winds and heavy rains. The … more
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Jack Young helped establish the Edgar County Mental Health Center in May 1970. Over time the center would evolve and grow into what we know today as HRC.
HRC mourns the loss of founder
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rev. Jack Young, a visionary leader and the esteemed founder of the Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties (HRC). Rev. … more
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Mike Reed recently retired as the postmaster in the Paris branch of the United States Postal Service, after 34 years and 316 days of service. He was postmaster for 17 years. Standing left to right are Reed's wife Christen Reed, his daughter Saige, Reed and his daughter Savanna.
Postmaster built career one parcel at a time
Mike Reed officially has control of his schedule, after retirement in mid-April as postmaster for the Paris branch of the United States Postal Service(USPS). Reed spent time recently writing a … more
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Three resign from park board
The Paris Park Board lost three members in short succession. Board president Cliff Macke submitted his letter of resignation just before the conclusion of the Tuesday, June 27, meeting. Park … more
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Three vehicles involved in Route 1 accident
A three-vehicle accident shut down the east lane of state Route 1 on the northern edge of Paris on Friday, Feb. 23. The four occupants in the vehicles did not sustain any major injuries and received … more
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Corby Dayton (front and center) claimed Paris as her home in 2021, shortly before starting her own mobile coffee shop, Stagecoach Coffee. For the past three years her coffee trailer has visited multiple locations around Edgar County and served up drinks seven days a week, now Stagecoach Coffee is expanding to a brick-and-mortar location on North Main Street.
Stagecoach Coffee is expanding
Before the days of both Starbucks and Scooters on Jasper Street, Paris and its surrounding area was a coffee-shop dessert. Coffee was a mug enjoyed with the accompaniment of delicious breakfasts at … more
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Ambulance deal reached
As spring brings new life to the prairie, it also brings new developments in Edgar County. During its Wednesday, May 8 meeting, the Edgar County Board reported significant progress on several large … more
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Harrison Meece, project manager for CORE Construction Management, points out problems encountered to Edgar County officials during a tour of the roof work on the Edgar County Courthouse. Left to right, Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood, county board members Andy Patrick, Russ Lawton, Lisa Ellis and Meece.
Courthouse roof project hits big glitch
Putting a new roof on the Edgar County Courthouse has become more expensive than originally planned, but by how much is the unknown. Roofers installing the new slate roof discovered loose stones … more
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"The board approved outgoing bid specifications for ambulance service in Special Service Area No. One, which encompasses Buck, Paris, Hunter, Stratton, Grandview, Symmes and Elbridge townships."
Autopsy report reveals cause of death for Grandview resident
GRANDVIEW – In a report published on March 19, Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett revealed the cause of death of a male Grandview resident. Brown’s body was reported on … more
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The board will hold two rounds of interviews, the first on April 22 and April 24. Finalists will return for a second round of interviews on April 25 with the board hoping to extend an invitation to a candidate on April 26.
Superintendent search continues for Shiloh
HUME—Shiloh school’s CUSD #1 school board meeting for the month of April included a full house with multiple guests and several students in attendance Monday evening, April 15. … more
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Owen Winkler, left, is congratulated on his retirement by Paris City Commissioner Harry Hughes, right. Winkler retired after 29 years with the city water department. In addition to a plaque, he received a gift card to buy tools in lieu of the traditional retirement watch.
City awards TIF grant to Tiger Market
The Paris City Council approved a $40,000 TIF grant to GW’s Tiger Market. Mayor Craig Smith, attending the Monday, June 26, meeting via telephone, said the money is going toward a project … more
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Edgar County celebrates 200 years
Edgar County turns 200 this year and The Edgar County Bicentennial Celebration commences 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, and end with a community dinner 6 p.m., Sunday June 18. The celebration … more
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Mayo Middle School Presents "High School Musical Jr."
Disney’s “High School Musical Jr.” is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 21-22 at the Paris Center of Fine Arts. Tickets are available at the door on the nights of the … more
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Single-vehicle accident marks concerning trend on US-150
A lone vehicle veered off the road Friday, May 26, rolling over before coming to rest in a field next to US-150 and 2100 East. The vehicle contained one lone occupant, who walked away from the crash … more
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Members of the Edgar County Community Foundation and the REC Center board proudly display a $100,000 check. Pictured from left to right are Megan Carroll, REC Center executive director Erin Hutchison, ECCF development manager Warren Sperry, Scott Ingrum, REC Center Board vice president and Capital Campaign co-chair Steve Benefiel, REC Board president and Capital Campaign co-chair Drew Griffin, ECCF board president Bob Morris and Don Bartos.
Efforts to reopen pool continue
The annual Rec Center fundraiser auction Saturday, Feb. 25, featured big-ticket items and memorable moments, but one reveal stole the spotlight. In a surprise appearance, members of the Edgar County … more
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HRC issues urgent overdose threat alert
The Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties, (HRC), the local Community Mental Health Clinic, is issuing an urgent overdose alert to the community regarding an emerging drug overdose … more
Team Michael needs you!
Sept. 30 should have been a day of unrestrained excitement for Michael Nugent-Dolan. He was turning 13 years old and entering his teenage years. Michael received gifts and was surrounded by family, … more
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