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Wood is re-elected sheriff
It took about 90 minutes to determine that incumbent Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood won re-election for a third term Tuesday night, Nov. 8. Polls closed in Edgar County at 7 p.m. and the Edgar … more
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Chrisman city council revamps water bills
CHRISMAN — Water bills dominated the Chrisman City Council meeting Monday, July 17. City clerk Lela Ramey led council members through 17 bills where city residents were requesting an … more
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Tiger Healthcare now available
The Tiger Health Center, a school-based healthcare center, is now serving the students of Paris School District 95, Crestwood and Paris High School. The healthcare center hosted an open house … more
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The Water Street Wranglers open the 2023-2024 Paris Center of Fine Arts season with a concert that includes Paris native Alayna Whitkanack, far left, a fiddle player and vocalist with the group. Whitkanack is a senior are Berklee College of Music in Boston. Tickets for the 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, show are available at Prospect Bank, online at www.pcofa.net, at the box office one hour before the show or at the PCOFA office located in The Prairie Press.
Paris native returns to PCOFA stage
When the 2023-2024 season for the Paris Center of Fine Arts opens 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, a Paris native will be among the performers with the Water Street Wranglers. Alayna Whitkanack, a 2020 … more
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Broadband viability relies on community
and is about more than rapid-fire online shopping or streaming movies without buffering. “It is an economic development strategy for the county,” said Bill Coleman of the Benton Institute for … more
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DG Market soft launches new location in Paris, generates excitement.
For residents living on the northern edge of Paris, shopping for groceries just became a whole lot easier. The cross-town crawl down High Street or Central Avenue to get to a grocery store is now a … more
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Scan QR code to take a survey to help bring broadband to rural Edgar County.
All favor better internet
Reliable, high-speed, broadband access is woefully inadequate throughout much of Edgar County. That can change, but it requires overcoming a built-in lethargic acceptance of this is the best to be … more
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Fair season returns to Edgar County
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” is a favorite phrase heard in the Edgar County Fair office as the 161 st annual Edgar County Fair kicks off today with a country concert … more
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Leslie Rhoads, left, legal advocate for Hope of Central Illinois, accepts a proclamation from Paris Mayor Craig Smith, right, declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Paris. The proclamation noted all genders and all ages are potential victims and domestic violence is something that will not be tolerated in Edgar County. Information about Hope of Central Illinois is available online, with printed material in the Edgar County Circuit Clerk’s office.
City providing new home for visiting Santa Claus
Santa Claus will have a new home when he is in Paris this year to visit his young friends. “It’s about time we got a new Santa Claus House,” said Commissioner Harry Hughes … more
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Paris Union School District 95 board president Kevin Knoepfel presented recently retired teacher Debbie Graves with a plaque honoring her 26 years of service in the district.
District 95 puts a focus on hiring and training staff
The Paris Union School District 95 school board honored Debbie Graves on her retirement after 26 years of working for the district. Board president Kevin Knoepfel presented the recently retired … more
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The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host its annual Chamber Celebration next Saturday, April 13.
City of Paris audit reveals $4 million net position
The City of Paris received the audit report from Katie Knoll of Larson, Woodyard and Henson during its Wednesday, Feb.21 pre-agenda meeting. The audit highlighted a surplus of $4 million while also … more
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Fireworks for July 4 are sure for this year
Paris will celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display this year, but 2024 is not as certain. During the March 22 pre-agenda meeting, city administrator Michael Martin briefed city council … more
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Boating accident turns fatal
A jet ski accident July 15 resulted in the death of Darrell E. Lowry, 50, of Dudley. At approximately 4:30 p.m. July 15 the Conservation Police of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) … more
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Chrisman makes progress on problems
CHRISMAN — Some good news regarding water and sewage issues finally got placed before the Chrisman City Council Monday, March 20. Commissioner Thad Crispin reported talking to the water operator … more
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Chrisman school district moves forward with repairs
CHRISMAN – The Chrisman Junior High is getting a new roof after the board of education voted to accept a bid of $365,000 from Duro-last. “You have a couple of choices,” said interim … more
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County to hold public hearing for jail
The Edgar County Board is lining up another funding source to help finance the construction of a new public safety center/jail. County board chairman Jeff Voigt said he and county employees are … more
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Letters bring cheer to many lives
Weekly for the past 800 weeks, Susan Deffenbaugh Bell sits down in front of her computer and writes a letter. Every one Bell write starts the same way: Glenda #800. While she calls them … more
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The eighth grade graduation will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 16 and the 12th grade graduation will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17.
Kansas School Board OKs graduation dates
The Kansas School Board accepted the resignation of Terry Smothers, as the high school assistant baseball coach, at its Wednesday, Feb. 21 regular meeting. The board also hired Josh McCollum as … more
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“Under the Sea” this year’s Rec auction broke record attendance with more than 224 tickets sold. The guests enjoyed decorations crafted by Mayo art students, a cash bar, appetizers, plated meals and a selection of desserts as they helped to raise funds for the local nonprofit.
“Seaing” community involvement at the Rec Center
The 2023 Rec Auction “Welcome to the Jungle” broke records in every way, according to the Rec’s executive director Erin Hutchison. The 2023 auction saw 196 people in attendance. … more
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Board of Education has new faces
Two new members will join the Paris Union School District 95 Board of Education following the April election and although they won’t officially become board members for nearly 30 days, they have … more
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