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Paris is growing, business improving
The Paris City boundaries were expanded Monday, March 21, when the city council voted to annex multiple parcels on Springfield Road. John and Nancy Hogan petitioned for annexation of a … more
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Community lacking broadband
Members of a volunteer committee researching broadband internet options in Edgar County made a report to the Edgar County Board during the board’s May 22 study session. It was not … more
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"Carr said the board’s action last month, to turn off water to homes who have/had leaks, needs to be codified into an ordinance. The board’s action last month made it a policy that homeowners have 30 days to fix leaks, or the water is disconnected."
Kansas turns off water supply to homes
KANSAS – The Kansas Village Board received good news during its monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 14, a clean audit. Nick Sibenaller of Gilbert, Medsker and Madigan in Charleston discussed … more
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Highway closed for Eiffel Tower Triathlon
Safety first. The Paris City Council approved closing state Route 1 between Twin Lakes Drive and 1200 North during the June 10 Eiffel Tower Triathlon. Divided into three competitions for … more
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Dana man killed on state Route 1
Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett has confirmed the remains of a Dana, Ind., man missing since Saturday evening, Aug. 19, were found in Edgar County. Barrett said all evidence indicates … more
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Meet a Paris firefighter
Like other firefighters, Charles Thorpe Jr. has the heart of a servant. “I joined the fire service to help people and protect the community in their time of need,” said Thorpe. … more
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“At the end of 2023 our old agreement expired, at that time, our energy consultant could not find a rate that was less than or equal to the rate to compare,” he said. “We put the aggregation program on hold and they negotiated with Homefield Energy to come to a rate that won’t save the citizens a whole lot of money, but it will be lower than Ameran’s rate to compare.”
Paris enters Homefield Energy agreement
The city of Paris is striving to fuel its citizens, and their businesses with the funds they need to flourish, and, in some cases, events that get them up and moving towards a better future. One of … more
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County ends moratorium on commercial wind and solar application
The floodgates opened Monday, May 22, when a special meeting of the Edgar County Board ended the moratorium on accepting applications for siting commercial wind and solar energy arrays in Edgar … more
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IDOT employees hold signs showing their support for Teamsters following a recent strike authorization vote.
IDOT Teamsters approve strike
Across Illinois, Teamsters working for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) voted to authorize a strike earlier this week, as revealed in a statement released by the International … more
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“If someone moves out and someone moves in (they) have to be able to connect to fiber. So, it’s a larger scale than just individual homes, right. We want to try to make it as seamless and as close to these homes as possible,”
Hume City Council introduces overseer for fiber optic project
HUME— The village of Hume’s monthly meeting shared citizens’ concerns over half-demolished buildings and brand-new installations on Monday, Feb. 12. Beginning the … more
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There will be a concession stand on the West Lake, Mike and Opal Hobson were approved to take the stand over by the City Council on Sept. 25, 2023.
Paris parks plan for growth
During a busy pre-agenda meeting for the city of Paris on Wednesday, Feb. 6, Paris area parks became a growing topic. The green conversations launched as Dave Riggen presented an idea to the … more
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The funds that are dropped into the piggybank remain in the library and are rarely touched by the staff.
Library providing free fire safety forum
The Paris Carnegie Library is joining forces with the Paris Fire Department to give Edgar County residents an hour of free knowledge. Winter Fire Safety, a program presented by Paris firefighters, … more
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A major discussion during the last Chrisman City Council meeting was about the need to dispose of lead paint chips after a botched cleanup job.
Chrisman weighs legal action following painting mishap
CHRISMAN – The Monday, Feb. 5 Chrisman City Council meeting covered a lot of ground, including a debacle that may lead to legal action and could cost the city up to $30,000. Near the end of the … more
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Pictured left to right are, Elanor Walsh, Anita Rhodes, Jane Cheesewright and Nancy Blackburn members and attendees at the Feb. 9 meeting for Towne and Countrie Garden Club.
Towne and Countrie Garden club meeting
Towne and Countrie Garden Club met Friday, Feb. 9, at Betty Jane’s Kitchen for their February meeting. The hostesses were Eleanor Wesch and Jane Cheesewright. The speaker at the meeting … more
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Broadband providers looking at Edgar County
State and federal incentive money is making Edgar County an attractive place for broadband internet providers to consider. Members of the citizens committee attempting to build a plan for … more
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The Rotary is partnering with LIFT to provide scholarship funds to students, who are tasked with paying a portion of their yearly tuition.
Rotary supports LIFT with scholarship funds
The Rotary is partnering with LIFT to provide scholarship funds to students, who are tasked with paying a portion of their yearly tuition. Rotary treasurer Katie Knoll said that tuition per … more
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Ambrosia Branson, left, and Nicki Hanks, right, are two of the individuals who will be visiting various locations around Paris and painting inspiring messages of hope and positive affirmations on windows. The creative endeavor is part of a campaign to encourage conversations during Mental Health Awareness Month from the Edgar County ROSC.
Volunteers create windows full of hope for Mental Health month
“When we recover loudly, we stop others from dying quietly,” a freshly painted window at J’s Laundry on Jefferson Street proudly declares, surrounded by colorful flowers and an … more
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Sticker shock coming with jail project
Bids have not yet been sought for the new Edgar County Jail and rising costs for material and labor are already impacting the project. The Edgar County Board’s building and grounds … more
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Girls in Edgar County had the time of their lives while the fathers, uncles, granddads, mentors and guardians in their lives escorted them to the Bloomfield Barn’s Daddy Daughter Dance for a night of snacks, music, pictures and crafts.
Daddy Daughter Dance at Bloomfield Barn
CHRISMAN— The Bloomfield Barn in Chrisman pays homage to the barns of time gone by while featuring modern conveniences, the barn’s owners, Mark and Jill Mattingly, strive to do the same. … more
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As for the Paris Little League, there are 220 boys playing this season – the Feeder League accounts for 100 on its own.
Paris to host Little League tournament
  The Paris Little League is in full swing. The first games of the season are set to be played at Frost Field and Rural King Field, according to Little League President Alex Elmore. In … more
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