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Melissa Murphy waited nearly 20 years to receive her high school diploma but the determined Paris resident was honored Monday as the first graduate of the newly-established Paris Union School District 95 adult education program. Several special guests were present for the presentation, from left, members of the Paris City Council commissioners Jerry Branson, Harry Hughes, Drew Griffin and Mayor Craig Smith; Murphy, Paris 95 board president Kevin Knoepfel, Illinois State Sen. Chapin Rose who was instrumental in aiding the new program’s start up; Bob Abernathy of the ECCEL Academy who is aiding those who graduate in a job search if needed, and Paris 95 Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Larson.
Murphy is first graduate
A 39-year-old Paris woman became the first graduate of the new Paris 95 Adult Education Program and told an emotional story of her quest to receive her high school diploma. Melissa Murphy … more
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Crestwood gets a good financial rating
The Crestwood Unit 4 school district earned a 3.9 score and the recognition designation by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Crestwood school board members learned during the Wednesday, Feb. … more
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County safety tax Q and A
safety tax  can also be applied to pay bonds sold to either build new or repair. Staffing applies to more than hiring corrections officers. “Our goal is to get the operation of the … more
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Montezuma man jailed for vehicle theft, meth possession
An Indiana man was jailed after being accused of stealing an automobile from a local car dealership. Dewayne A. Mathas, 33, Montezuma, Ind., appeared in custody of the Edgar County Sheriff’s … more
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Chocolate made with love
DANA, Ind. – Valentine’s Day is extra sweet for Brooke Schmidt and Dana Vicars, owners of Brooke’s Candy Co. and Brooke’s Naturals in Dana, Ind. Their plans for after the … more
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Health carnival coming soon
The Edgar County Health Department is observing American Heart Month and Children’s National Dental Health Month with a free Winter Health Carnival 5-7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the health department, … more
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Recycling bins donated
The PHS Advanced Placement Chemistry Class received a donation of 10 collection boxes for plastic water and soft drink bottles for recycling. With the assistance of the high school maintenance … more
Local art exhibit seeking entries
The annual Town & Country Amateur Art Exhibition/Black Hawk Park Exhibition is coming to the Link Gallery in Paris Feb. 14-March 13. Both exhibitions feature an adult division for those 18 and … more
Shiloh is staging a daddy-daughter dance
HUME – The Shiloh Post Prom Moms are hosting a daddy-daughter dance 2-4 p.m. Feb. 15 at the school. Using a theme of Hollywood Nights, the dance features a red carpet for the VIP couples to … more
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Cases appearing in the Edgar County Circuit Court
Individuals appearing before the bench for the Jan. 23 felony and traffic court call in Edgar County Circuit Court included:   In custody -Roger D. Baugh Jr., 36, Paris, appeared in … more
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Victims airlifted from single-vehicle accident near Brocton
PESOTUM – A late afternoon accident Thursday, Jan. 30, in Edgar County resulted in two Marshall people being seriously injured. Illinois State Police at Pesotum report Shauna N. Campbell, … more
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Attorney Hamilton joins Terre Haute law firm
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Paris native David C. Hamilton, has joined Wilkinson, Goeller, Modesitt, Wilkinson & Drummy, LLP, as an associate attorney Jan. 1. He formerly worked for Frisse & … more
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Cline, Moody perform in IMEA
Two Paris High School students are among the hundreds of talented musicians from throughout the state selected to perform this weekend at the annual Illinois Music Educators Association conference in … more
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State rule change drops NECAS standing
CHRISMAN – The Northern Edgar County Ambulance (NECAS) service is facing a new challenge. Illinois has changed how emergency medical response services are rated in order to comply with new … more
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City Council supports industrial expansion
Support for two manufacturing centers in the west industrial area was completed at this week’s meeting of the Paris City Council. PlyGem Holdings, parent company of Simonton Windows, will … more
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Courthouse gets chilly
Employees at the Edgar County Courthouse suffered cold offices for a time after the building’s boiler failed. County board member Andy Patrick discussed the situation during the … more
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Shiloh second quarter honor roll announced
HUME – Shiloh Community Unit School District #1 has released the second quarter elementary school honor roll. Third grade: high honors, Callie Duzan, Peyton Duzan, Cheyenne Nichols, Gavin … more
McGee earns HOF honors
Paris resident Don McGee was recently honored with another accolade honoring his long association with Illinois basketball. He was recently inducted into the Wheaton-Warrenville High School Sports … more
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Deer poacher is fined $600 by local court
Illegal hunting cost a northern Illinois resident more than $600 in fines and costs. Robert E. Trotter, 44, Belleville, entered a negotiated guilty plea Jan. 16 to a Class B misdemeanor unlawful … more
Local woman died of hypothermia
Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett has ruled hypothermia due to cold weather exposure caused the death of Neva A. Martin, 45, of Paris, Barrett said Martin was discovered dead outside a rural … more
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