Commerce

International spotlight shines on local realtor

For Zack Janis, the last thing on his mind was being on the cover of an international magazine. But sure enough, Janis, a local real estate agent, can be seen smiling ear-to-ear on the front of the …

White Sheet Metal is third generation business

The year was 1961, and around the world construction of the Berlin Wall was dividing East and West Germany. In the U.S., the top song on the Billboard charts was “Tossin and Turnin” by …
The restaurant business has become a family business

Restaurant plans to reopen

After overcoming tragedy, a family business is triumphantly re-opening its doors and returning to serve the community that has supported it for nearly 30 years. The Paris Family Restaurant …

New business is a dream come true

Hannah Fulford was looking for a way to earn some extra funds to pay for her upcoming wedding. The North Terre Haute, Indiana, resident decided to sell what she had lying around her home and turned …

Local woman gets crafty

Small business owner Krista Joy loves the flexibility of working from home and designing various items. Having two small sons ages 2 years and 6 months, this gives her a chance to manage a …

B.A.R. offers variety of services

B.A.R. Screen Printing & Embroidery is now open at 505 West Washington Street, Paris. Owner Lori McKinney first opened in 2011 as a home-based business but got tired of living in her shop …

Kayak rentals spice up Twin Lakes

The Old Glass Shop is expanding its business once again. Customers frequenting The Old Glass Shop for their fishing amenities, gaming and smash burgers now have an additional summer activity to enjoy …

Vadas Auto has new owner

After 46 years in the auto parts business, Jim Vadas sold the store to new owner, Darren Griffin. The transfer was completed May 4. Griffin is no stranger to the local business. He started …

Family revitalizes business corner

CHRISMAN – More than a year ago Chrisman resident Dylan Craig learned a friend was being laid off and decided to help by opening Route 1 & 36 Cycles in Chrisman. “He was losing …

Salon is new venture for stylist

Madison Englum decided to bring her hair styling experience to a new location on Jasper Street in Paris. Home Town Roots at 428 W. Jasper is Englum’s new venture and a culmination of her …

Hollingsworth named sales manager at Paris Diepholz

Zack Hollingsworth is the new sales manager at Diepholz Auto. He has been a Diepholz employee for 7 ½ years since the auto dealership opened in Paris and has worked in auto sales since …

A lifetime of cutting hair

Tom Willett has been cutting hair for more than 56 years. He graduated from the Decatur Barber School and began his career in 1967. The schooling was only nine months, but to get his license, …

Sweet new business

For Maddie Neiswinger, owner and founder of Frosted By Maddie, opening a bakery in Paris seems like more than a dream — it seems like her destiny. The young entrepreneur is now the proud owner …

SOUPer Bowl event supports SOUP-erb cause

For die-hard fans and commercial enthusiasts alike, all eyes will be on Glendale, Ariz., when Super Bowl LVII kicks off. While many will remain glued to their televisions hours before the game, …