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New exhibit
The Link Art Gallery’s next exhibit is a retrospective of Hannah Newgent Eads' work. The exhibit begins with an opening reception 5 p.m. Sep. 1 beginning at 5 p.m. and ends Sep. 29. … more
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Gas leak reported near downtown Paris
Local emergency personnel responded to reports of a gas leak at 223 W. Wood Street, Paris, on Monday, Aug. 28. The leak, initially reported around 11:45 a.m., occurred after an excavator working … more
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Tree removal prompts replacement discussion
The removal of three large maple trees adjacent to the Edgar County Courthouse prompted some discussion among county board members about next steps. “What I have heard from people is now … more
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Chrisman readying for Chrisman Days
CHRISMAN — The Chrisman Days Festival is Sept. 8 and 9, and city officials are getting ready for the event. Mayor Dan Moore told city council members during the Monday, Aug. 22, city … more
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Corey Mason, owner of the Tree Hive Meadery in Brocton, has not had much time during the last few months to relax as he has been busy remodeling his building, brewing product and dealing with vendors. His taproom opens Sept. 1, 2 and 3 for people to try his mead, cider and wine. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
Drink like a civilized Viking
BROCTON — The popular image of mead is Viking warriors quaffing flagons of the honey-based spirit from drinking horns in raucous celebrations. Maybe, but mead also has a more refined side. … more
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Indiana development concerns Edgar County leaders
NEW GOSHEN, Ind. — Wabash Valley Resources’ plan to convert the former SG Solutions gasification plant in West Terre Haute, Ind., to the production of anhydrous ammonia is not setting … more
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Seventeen-year-old Aubrey Wilson joins the staff of The Prairie Press through Paris High School’s co-op program. Wilson is hopeful to strengthen her passion for writing and learn more about the behind-the-scenes process of a newspaper during her internship.
Welcoming Wilson to the Press
Paris high school student Aubrey Wilson has joined the staff at The Prairie Press as a part of the school’s co-op program offering students the chance to intern at local businesses and receive … more
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Spending hours at night doing long exposures to capture celestial bodies is only part of the effort that makes astrophotography fascinating for Mark Killion. The other part is photo processing the images on a computer.
Killion looks farther than most
Retirement often allows a person to develop a new passion or expand a lifelong interest that took a backseat while working. Such is the case for Mark Killion who retired in 2017 as a structural … more
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Paris brothers charged with possession of child porn
Two brothers from Paris have been detained and charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography. Following a search of their home on Thursday, August 24, 47-year-old Robert E. … more
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Tigers down Falcons
In high school football, all three facets of a team need to perform at a high level in order to win. That was never more evident than tonight as the Paris Tigers scored in the final minute … 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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IDPH warns Illinoisans to protect themselves from dangerously high heat
SPRINGFIELD — With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state of Illinois in the coming days, including heat index forecasts in excess of 100 degrees, the Illinois Department of … more
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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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A photograph of a single tulip taken by Jim McMullen of Terre Haute, Ind., won a first-place ribbon and a cash prize of $100 at the Link Art Gallery’s annual Midwest Photography Show.
Link Art Gallery hosts photography show
The Link Art Gallery has been showcasing a variety of images taken by area photographers since July 21 as part of the Midwest Photography Show. The exhibit was open to entries from photographers … more
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Hume village board discusses continued cleanup
HUME - During the Monday, Aug. 14, Hume village board meeting, community and village board members began taking steps to bring repairs to the place they call home. Trustee Aaron Richardson … more
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Sheila Hewitt, left, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3601 Auxiliary accepts a proclamation from Paris Mayor Craig Smith, right, declaring Sept. 1 and 2 as Poppy Days in Paris. Members of the auxiliary and other supporters will be selling poppies at the Jasper and Main and Jasper and Central intersections. Hewitt said auxiliary members want to sell poppies at the doors of Wal-Mart and Rural King, but those businesses had not granted permission as of the Monday, Aug. 14, city meeting. Money received from the poppy sale supports a variety of projects benefitting veterans.
Paris annexes more property into the city
Property issues were an important part of the Monday, Aug. 14, Paris City Council meeting. The city boundaries expanded after commissioners voted to accept the petition of David and Amanda Minor … more
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Chrisman makes Progress
CHRISMAN — Some projects seem to be a few steps forward and a few back before things come together. The long-burdened Chrisman sewage treatment plant falls under that category. … 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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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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Public meeting for Indiana carbon sequestration plan
A public meeting to discuss a proposal to develop a deep carbon sequestration well in neighboring Vigo County, Ind., is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Fayette Elementary School, New Goshen, Ind. … more
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