Let’s take a moment to review citizen responsibility. During the fire at Save A Lot early Monday morning an individual went around stopped traffic and drove over a five-inch hose supplying … more

“There’s something that just feels all-American about a county fair.” —Anonymous   County fairs bring people together to celebrate what is distinct about life in … more

It’s summer time in East Central Illinois. The corn is almost as high as an elephant’s eye. Summer also offers  Edgar County residents an opportunity to visit the Downtown Paris … more

Where were you when the world stopped? It’s a grim question, one with answers unique to every individual who has endured a year of living in the pandemic. For some, it was the early … more

Edgar County is fortunate to have people willing to drop everything and come running when others need help in an emergency. Thursday afternoon, Jan. 30, clearly illustrated what first responders … more

Paris Union School District 95 took another step to help adults earn their high school diplomas this past week. Paris Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Larson announced plans to offer adult … more

It has been an interesting week. Good news came at the end of last week when volunteers with the Salvation Army were doing a final count of kettle donations and found a gold coin wrapped in a … more

The next time someone think lawmakers should do something to make things better for the public, consider this: More than 250 new laws will take effect in Illinois on Jan. 1 and many of them are … more