On Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1904, at noon, the Liberty Bell from Philadelphia was to leave St. Louis, where it was viewed at the World's Fair, and start its return trip back to Philadelphia...
The Edgar County Historical Society is seeking name suggestions for its little black carousel horse as part of a new community-wide naming contest.
The contest is open to both youth and adults …
Last week, the Edgar County Historical Society unveiled a captivating new display in honor of Fire Prevention Week, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the rich history of the local fire department …
For as long as she can remember, Mary Beth Keller Kasprisin wanted be a nurse.
The Paris native said, “Nursing was calling to me” at an early age. As a contestant in the Little Miss …
(The following article was first published in the May 23, 2006 edition of The Paris Beacon News.)
It was an emotional evening for retiring Paris Fire Chief Herman Taylor at a recent Monday City …
(The following article first ran in the Friday, June 16, 2006, edition of The Paris Beacon News. It was written by Jenny Barkley.)
The Paris Carnegie Public Library is among 29 libraries in the …
(The following feature is a re-print of an article that appeared in the Tuesday, March 24, 1981 edition of the Paris-Beacon News. The article was written by Mary Ann Tucker.)
Paris’ …
The trailblazing dance educator who built a legacy amid the Great Depression
International Women’s Day was celebrated globally on March 8 to honor women’s achievements in all areas of life. The late Paris resident, Ethel Marie Crabtree, symbolizes what it means to …
The transformation of Goding Shoe Factory in Paris
The following article is a reproduction of a piece written by Mr. Stanley in a March 2017 edition of The Prairie Press.
During the “Roaring Twenties,” a man from Nashville, …
Mardi Gras, the vibrant and extravagant festival synonymous with New Orleans, La., is steeped in rich history, cultural evolution and legendary celebrations. From its European origins to its grand …
The following article is a reprint of a contribution from Roger Stanley. The article first appeared in an October 2017 edition of The Prairie Press.
They say that one picture can be worth a …
The following article is an exact reprint of an article appearing in the Monday, April 16, 1987, edition of The Prairie Beacon-News. It was written by Ned Jenison.
Details of the renovation …
From rural roots to literary legacy and a Netflix series
More than 83 years after she began publishing her Little House on the Prairie books and decades after her passing, Laura Ingalls Wilder remains one of America’s most beloved authors. Now, her …
In the harsh winter of 1925, a deadly diphtheria outbreak threatened a small town in Alaska. The only way to save the residents of Nome, especially its children, was to deliver a vital supply of …
Born in Edgar County
Mother Anastasie Brown, S.P., served as the Superior General of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from 1868 to 1874, leading the congregation through financial hardships stemming …
The following article is an exact reprint of an article appearing in the Monday, May 4, 1987, edition of The Prairie Beacon-News.
Charter members of the Edgar County Homemakers Extention …
It was supposed to be a fun-filled weekend in Chicago for deserving students from the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville. The whirlwind schedule included a visit to a museum, a basketball …
The following article is an exact reprint of an article appearing in the Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1987, edition of The Prairie Beacon-News.
Presentation of the first "Parisian Award” by the …
Alice Moore McComas, a celebrated writer, suffragist and advocate for women's rights, was born on June 18, 1850, in Paris, Ill. She grew up in a family of distinction; her father, Gen. Jesse Hale …
In the 1850s, the arrival of December meant that stores in downtown Springfield would be filled with toys and gifts, and newspapers would be filled with ads reminding holiday shoppers that …
Pearl Harbor, located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, was the site of a devastating, surprise military attack by the Japanese Imperial Navy on Dec. 7, 1941.
The strikes targeted the U.S. Pacific …
Today, Edgar County is home to over 18,500 residents and some of the best farmland in the area. A century ago, descriptions of the county were similar to today – but only in some ways.
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In September of 2004, Homer Coleman Peebles was 90 years old. The charming and energetic man was full of energy when he gave an interview to M.D. Brading, a Beacon-News staff writer.
Known more …
