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Clella Camp with a portion of her egg cup collection. Camp started collecting egg cups when she was 10 and many are souvenirs of her travels as an adult.
An egg-cellent collection
(EDITOR’S NOTE: this is another in a series about Edgar County residents who are collectors or have unusual hobbies. Contact information for someone the paper might feature may be sent to … more
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Local organization continues finding funds for kids
At the end of July, a tractor run was held in the northern part of Edgar County. Nineteen tractors joined forces with side-by-sides and various rural vehicles to drive down country roads, all with … more
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The Kuglin family, Byron, Mack, Cash and Cami, restored the Libertyville brick flag on U.S. 150 honoring their friend and neighbor, Leann Meadlo. The original flag, created in the 1950s, had fallen into disrepair and was unrecognizable. Cami Kuglin hopes to add a light for the feature.
Local landmark restored
The wish of a friend and neighbor lost to COVID in 2021 has been fulfilled with the restoration of a familiar landmark just across the state line in Libertyville, Ind. For a generation of Paris … more
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Kansas school aims for improvements
KANSAS— Kansas Community Unit School District 3 is looking to improve the education of students by working together as a community. Principal Tiffany Huisinga explained a newly formed … more
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Abel Sullivan (left) is a third-generation helper for the Edgar County Community Nurse Association and its Christmas Basket program. Sullivan helped assemble food baskets with volunteer Lugene Joines (right). Sullivan’s dad Matt Sullivan (not pictured) and grandpa Greg Sullivan (not pictured) are longtime volunteers.
Community Nurse Association sees success with return of annual Christmas Basket event
Christmas is a time of traditions. Whether with family, friends, work colleagues or church members, many inaugurate the season with their own set of holiday routines. In Edgar County, perhaps no … more
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A new exhibit, Fertile Inspirations, opens with a reception at the Link Art Gallery at 5 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2024
Link Exhibit at art Gallery
A new exhibit, Fertile Inspirations, opens with a reception at the Link Art Gallery at 5 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2024. The exhibit and reception showcases work by members of the Coles County Arts Council. … more
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Shrine BBQ on the way
Although summer doesn’t officially arrive until June 21, a sure sign of summer for Paris and Edgar County is the annual Edgar County Shrine Barbecue weekend Friday and Saturday, June 9-10, at … more
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Representatives from J&J Ventures presented a $50,000 check to Dale Shewmake of Paris on Thursday, Dec. 21 as part of J&J’s “Ring in the Riches” sweepstakes. Pictured from left to right, Scott Totty, Pam Hemmen, Ben Lueken, owner of R&J Store, Shewmake, Bridget Dahlin, Cary Harper and Brett Gregory.
Paris man wins $50,000 as part of sweepstakes
To say Christmas came early for Dale Shewmake is an understatement. Shewmake, a resident of Paris, received $50,000 after participating in the Ring in the Riches Sweepstakes by J&J Ventures. He … more
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The Paid Leave for All Workers Act will bring a lot of changes to businesses all throughout the state of Illinois.
New law gives (almost) all employees paid leave
Governor JB Pritzker signed a landmark legislation in March of this year, making Illinois the third state in the nation, and first in the Midwest to mandate paid leave for (almost) everyone. … more
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Miss Edgar County Caroline Smith, left, and Little Miss Edgar County Catelynn Cornwell, right, have a few more weeks left in their reigns. The 2023 Edgar County Fair queen pageant is July 23.
Crowning new fair queens
An informational tea is 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the 1870 House & Gardens, 423 W. Court St., Paris, for any young lady wanting to participate in the 2023 Miss Edgar County Fair Queen pageant. … more
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The empty chair monument at the Kansas village park is for all American service personnel who remains unnaccounted for from all wars. It is especially poignant for the village because Kansas resident Sgt. Henry Straight, U.S. Army Air Force, World War II, is still listed as Missing in Action.
Kansas honors POW/ MIAs with monument
KANSAS — A quiet and solemn ceremony occurred June 10 in the Kansas Village Park with the dedication of an empty chair monument to American armed forces personnel still listed as Prisoner of … more
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Megan Carroll, principal at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School Elementary School, brought laughter to the audience of educators as she shared inspiration to be “fearless” and to “begin again” this school year with a humorous Taylor Swift inspired speech.
Back to school breakfast feeds the hearts of local educators
For 73 years an organization of church women in the Paris area and the Paris Ministerial Fellowship have held a back to school breakfast to honor and encourage educators in their community. … more
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Churches celebrate the special season with markers of the Advent calendar, nativity scenes, special music and the ever-important Bible Christmas story.
2023 Christmas Service Roundup
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are important holidays that carry a variety of traditions. Alongside several of those traditions are special worship services, holiday hymnals, musical performances … more
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A group of women at Chrisman’s United Methodist Church worked with digital scanning services to reproduce a cookbook made by members of the church’s configuration in 1905. The reproduced cookbook is being sold at the Chrisman Public Library for $15.
Restored book brings history back to life in Chrisman
CHRISMAN — In 1905 the women of the Chrisman Methodist Episcopal Church put together a cookbook. The book featured famed recipes passed down from generation to generation, tasty treats and … more
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Sanders case continued
Stefanie Sanders, 29, was supposed to go on trial Aug. 20 in a case accusing her of committing two murders. That trial date was canceled Thursday, June 1, during a Zoom meeting between Judge … more
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Cassondra Dobelstein has worked in the backgrounds of pageants since 2015, this year she is stepping into the role of director for the Kiwanis Honeybee Festival Queen Pageant.
A new director is crowned
The Kiwanis Honeybee Festival Queen Pageant has welcomed a new director. For the past 10 years Kayla Pine and Rhonda Shiener have stood behind the stage and worked tirelessly to ensure the … more
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Meet a Paris Firefighter
When Paris Fire Captain Steve Gallagher arrives on scene, he approaches each incident with the same mindset. “I always say that we did not cause the problem that we are dispatched to, we … more
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The home of Paris resident Shirley Walker has been illuminated by Christmas lights for 36 years. This holiday season is the final year she plans to go all out with her Christmas-themed lights and yard decorations.
Holiday lights honor a lifelong friend
Many local residents like to drive around town looking at all of the beautiful Christmas lights and displays, even after the Christmas holiday has ended. One place many visit is the home of … more
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Lakeside Veterinary Clinic has welcomed drivers to the northern edge of Paris for nearly 57 years. Dyke Davis built much of the building himself, including the well below the office.
Davis retires after powerful career
After nearly 57 years of servicing local pets, livestock and everything in between, Lakeside Veterinary Clinic closed its doors Friday, Jan. 27. For the first time since its construction, the office, … more
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Yellow law enforcement tape isolating crime scene. Blurred view of city street, toned in red and blue police car lights
Home death ruled a suicide
Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett has ruled the manner of death for Shawnna L. Cunningham as a suicide. The cause of death is a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  The 44-year-old was found … more
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