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Hume trying to sort out fiber internet
HUME — Not much has happened in the month since representatives of Conxxus told the Hume Village Board the company is coming into the community with fiber optic internet service. That … more
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Zach Janis
Janis sees the role as making a difference
Captain Zack Janis, a senior member of the Paris Fire Department, has worked his way up through ranks after joining the department in October 2006 as a firefighter. He knows exactly when the … more
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Paris High school alumni Kaitlin Block holds up a bag of her stem cells after her 10-hour donation process for Be The Match.
Block provides rare stem cell match
Stem Cell donation was first used in 1979 to save the life of young Laura Graves. The success of the treatment led Robert and Sherry Graves founding a national registry of willing volunteers to … more
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County’s new tandem trucks arrive, but can’t be used
The Edgar County Highway Department has new equipment, but it will likely be another year before it is in service. Highway engineer Aaron Lawson advised county board members during the Tuesday, … more
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Members of the Paris Senior Golfers present a $3,000 check to Hopes and Dreams co-founder Beth Hansel (center) at Eagle Ridge Golf Course. Funds for the donations come from the $5 buy-in fee that members of the group pay for each round of golf they play. Hansel is flanked by Ken Hamilton (left) and Monty Raley (right).
Teeing off for change
Forty-seven years ago, Jack Runyan had an epiphany while waiting to tee off at what is now Eagle Ridge Golf Course. “I’m waiting in line to tee off and I flipped around and seen so … more
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Father -daughter team Paul Fred Keehner Jr. and Paula Keehner Padgett were partners for a Land of Lincoln Honor Flight that takes veterans to Washington, D.C. It was the first time Keehner, a Vietnam War veteran, visited Washington since his 1963 Paris High School senior trip.
Honor flight is special for area veteran
Vietnam War veteran Paul Fred Keehner Jr. has a message for other veterans — participate in an honor flight. “The honor flight was well worth going,” said Keehner. “Any … more
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Barn in Brocton becomes point of contention
BROCTON — The status of a barn dominated discussion at the Brocton Village Board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 11. Village president Chad Dudley suggested it is time to charge a rental fee for … 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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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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Those who dare to take on the Haunted Ghost Rally will surely see some frightful things just like these scary creatures from a previous rally.
Chrisman class of 2026 to host ghost rally
The shadowy and enigmatic roads surrounding Chrisman present a unique and eerie undertaking. The Chrisman High School sophomore class is hosting a Ghost Rally at dusk Saturday, Oct. 14. The … more
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Christmas baskets are returning to tradition
A local Christmas tradition stretching back to period following World War I is getting brushed off for a return to its roots. Scott Barrett, chairman of the Community Nurse Christmas Basket, … more
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Paris 95 implements changes as part of corrective action
Paris Union School District 95 is implementing a number of changes as part of the corrective action plan it submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education in July. The plan followed an audit … more
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Members of the Paris Elks Lodge #812 present Robert “Doc” Sprague with a plaque recognizing his 77 years of service to the Elks. Left to right are, Left to right are, Chad Stevens, Al Speicher, Ray Korte, Jim Cooper, Don Humphrey, Greg Irwin and Sprague, seated.
Sprague receives recognition
Robert “Doc” Sprague has called Paris home for nearly a century. Sprague was born Jan. 14, 1927, in Paris and grew up here. He graduated from Paris High School and went to the … more
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Englum saves swimmers
The Lakers baseball team was in Panama City, Fla., for a tournament during June and one of the coaches became a hero to two girls. After the last game June 17, the players and coaches went to … more
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Police respond to accidental shooting
The Paris Police Department is investigating an accidental shooting that occurred over the weekend. Police Chief Terry Rogers said the department responded to the incident at approximately 4:24 a.m. … more
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New park board starts to spruce things up
With four new members (Andreanna Smith, Kelly Toon, Susan Barnes and Samantha Gonzalez) named to the Paris Park Board in August, the group is sporting a new look. The revamped board named new … more
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Adult community volunteers were partnered with students during a special lunch Wednesday, Sept. 27, to begin another year of the PERK mentoring program in local schools.
PERK begins a new school year
  PERK (People Encouraging Remarkable Kids) started nine years ago to provide one-on-one mentoring to assist youth in developing positive social and behavioral skills, increased … 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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The single gift of an antique fire extinguisher from his wife was the spark that ignited Steve Gallagher’s passion for collecting fire fighting memorabilia.
Paris fireman collects firefighter artifacts
Steve Gallagher, a captain with the Paris Fire Department, combines his career with a side passion for collecting.  Firefighting is more than a 28-year career for Gallagher, it is a family … more
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Snafu in getting repair costs
Repairing historic structures while maintaining the building’s integrity is often a challenge. That is the reality facing those tasked with repairing damage to the clocktower of the Edgar … more
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