The Prairie Press

Honeybee Festival Queen Trinity Lee helps Kiwanis Club member Bruce Young cook pancakes Friday morning at the Kiwanis Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. The pancake tent is open again today from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the north side of the square. (Gary Henry/The Prairie Press)

Pancakes, flapjacks, hotcakes, batter cakes, griddle cakes – no matter what these flat, round delectables are called, they do a lot of good. In Paris, the benefit extends beyond a hearty … more

By GARY HENRY | 10/3/18

The Paris Wendy’s Restaurant was robbed late Monday, Oct. 1, by two men brandishing handguns. Local police say they have several leads, and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit is assisting.

Armed robbers take money from Wendy’s

Two men wearing dark clothing and concealing their identities with hoodies and ski masks robbed the Paris Wendy’s Restaurant late Monday, Oct. 1. Paris Police Chief Mike Henness said … more

By GARY HENRY | 10/2/18

The late Moke Owens will be honored Oct. 7 when the new grand piano for the Paris Center of Fine Arts is dedicated in his memory.

Dedication of grand piano, concert scheduled Sunday, Oct. 7

The dreams of many area residents will be realized at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, when the new grand piano at the Paris Center of Fine Arts will be dedicated during a free concert at the facility. The … more

By Nancy Zeman nzeman@prairiepress.net | 9/29/18

Harry Hughes serves as the chief sausage cook Friday morning at the Kiwanis Club Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. The annual event kicking of the downtown Honeybee Festival is the club’s main fundraiser for the year. Service continues today from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the north side of the square.

Pancakes fuel Kiwanis Club fundraising

Pancakes, flapjacks, hotcakes, batter cakes, griddle cakes – no matter what these flat, round delectables are called, they do a lot of good. In Paris, the benefit extends beyond a hearty … more

By Gary Henry ghenry@prairiepress.net | 9/29/18

Siren Report

Sept. 22, at 5:57 p.m., the department was dispatched to 414 Chestnut for a possible illegal burn. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and the resident was advised of the city burn … more

9/28/18

Siren Report

Sept. 26, at 7:45 a.m., a two-vehicle, non-injury accident occurred at the Horizon Health Emergency Room entrance. The first vehicle involved was a 2011 semi owned by Paris Transport, Inc., of 500 W. … more

9/27/18

Dara and Seth Gard of Clark County are expecting quadruplets, which will double the size of their family. They are busy gathering supplies and adjusting to the big change. The combined weight of the three unborn boys and one girl Dara Gard is carrying is 21 pounds worth of babies. (Suzanne Willliams/The Prairie Press)

Baby boom, coming soon

When rural Clark County resident Dara Gard learned she is going to have quadruplets, she knew numerous hurdles were ahead in the form of gestation weeks and holding off preterm labor. Now that … more

By SUZANNE WILLIAMS swilliamsprairiepress@gmail.com | 9/22/18

Members of the PERK committee which oversees the mentoring program accept a check in support of the continued work for Paris and now Kansas students. PERK is a not-for-profit and began the fundraising campaign for business, individuals and clubs who wish to support the mentoring program now serving 80 students in Paris in grades kindergarten through eighth grades and in first through sixth beginning next week in Kansas. (Special to The Prairie Press)

Paris is perking up

People Encouraging Remarkable Kids (PERK) kicked off its fourth school year with a party and picnic Thursday in Spicer Pavilion at Twin Lakes Park. This year, there are 80 Paris and Kansas … more

By NANCY ZEMAN nzeman@prairiepress.net | 9/22/18

SIREN REPORT FOR SEPT. 21, 2018

Paris Police Department Sept. 20, at 12:41 a.m., William R. Peebles, 48, Dana, Ind., was stopped in the 1100 block of North Main and charged with improper display of registration. Peebles was … more

9/21/18

SIREN REPORT FOR SEPT. 20, 2018

Paris Police Department Sept. 19, at 7:30 a.m., Raquel L. Evard, 30, 510 W. Washington, was issued a city ordinance violation 93.63-illegal burn. Evard was released and given a city court date. more

9/21/18

SIREN REPORT FOR SEPT. 19, 2018

Paris Police Department Sept. 18, at 2:12 a.m., Lisa M. Loosey, 40, 812 Harrison, was stopped at Main and Wood and charged with illegal sound amplification. Harrison was released on a notice to … more

9/21/18

Parents, get involved

It doesn’t seem possible, but East Central Illinois students begin returning to their classrooms this week. It’s about time to shift into school year mode and while the frame of mind … more

8/15/18

Paris man found in contempt for not paying

Not obeying the terms of a criminal sentence can bring other consequences. Craig G. Shields, 23, Paris, appeared in custody of the Edgar County Sheriff’s Department for the July 30 … more

Suzanne Williams, swilliamsprairiepress@gmail.com | 8/15/18

Clark County Fair opens Monday in Marshall

MARSHALL – The Clark County Fair at Marshall kicks off Monday with a weeklong schedule of events featuring shows in front of the grandstand each evening.A highlight for many is the 7 p.m. … more

Suzanne Williams, swilliamsprairiepress@gmail.com | 8/15/18

Former coach sentenced to 60 years

CHARLESTON – Former girls youth basketball program coach Barry S. Wolfe, 54, Martinsville, received the maximum sentence of 60 years in prison Friday afternoon related to the criminal sexual … more

Suzanne Williams, swilliamsprairiepress@gmail.com | 8/15/18

Message: You’re not alone

Cancer robs one of not only their health but also dignity and spirit as the treatment becomes almost too much to bear and the uncertainty creates a crushing despair.Cami Costa-Kuglin had a somber, … more

Gary Henry, ghenry@prairiepress.net | 8/15/18

Chrisman wants water

CHRISMAN – A vote at the Monday, Aug. 6, Chrisman City Council meeting started the process of looking for another water supply.Per the recommendation of water commissioner Rodney Wolfe, the … more

Gary Henry, ghenry@prairiepress.net | 8/15/18

Police receive training to aid vets

Paris police officers received special training Thursday, Aug. 9, about how to deal with military veterans who may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and are possibly … more

Gary Henry, ghenry@prairiepress.net | 8/15/18

First Mid Bank and Trust begins conversion

First Bank and Trust closed its doors for the final time at 5 p.m. Friday, paving the way for the conversion to First Mid Bank and Trust this weekend.Work on the outside the building began in earnest … more

Nancy Zeman, nzeman@prairiepress.net | 8/15/18

Siren Report for Aug. 15, 2018

Paris Police DepartmentAug. 14, at 4:25 p.m., Dakota B. Furry, 22, 198 Blue Heron Road, was arrested at his residence and charged with reckless driving/wrecked vehicle. Furry was transported to the … more

8/15/18