The Prairie Press

Coach Scott Dosch talks to his Crestwood Lady Eagle softball team after falling to a tough Charleston squad last weekend 6-4. It will be the crosstown battle Thursday when Crestwood travels to Roberts Field for a 6:30 p.m. game debuting the school’s new lights. Mayo is unbeaten through today.

If anyone is wondering the state of Paris girls softball, there’s nothing to cause concern. The Crestwood Lady Eagles and the Mayo Lady Redbirds have each started off the season in … more

By Nancy Zeman nzeman@prairiepress.net | 8/15/22

Paris High School co-op accents new hires

The Paris Cooperative High School Board met for a brief meeting Monday, Aug. 8. A moment of silence was held for Brody Sanders who was recently killed in an auto accident. Several new hires were … more

By Linda Lane linda@prairiepress.net | 8/15/22

County board discusses courthouse issues

Efforts to keep the more-than-a century-old Edgar County Courthouse functioning were discussed by the county board Wednesday, Aug. 10. County board member Andy Patrick said one project under … more

By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairipress.net | 8/15/22

Arrest made for Scooter’s break-in

An early morning break-in Monday, Aug. 8, kept some patrons from getting their coffee at the new Scooter’s drive through facility on Jasper Street. The suspect in the case had only a few … more

By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairiepress.net | 8/15/22

New in the Edgar Circuit Court

The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the Aug. 1, Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court: In custody Kylee K. Bowman, 22, Paris, … more

By Suzanne Williams swilliamsprairiepress@gmail.com | 8/15/22

Paris 95 celebrates being together

There was no brass band nor cheerleaders to rouse the Mayo Middle School Gym filled with administrators, teachers and staff of Paris Union District 95 Friday morning, but the excitement of everyone … more

By Nancy Zeman nzeman@prairiepress.net | 8/15/22

Car accident takes life of PHS student

An early morning accident Aug. 6 took the life of a Paris teenager and sent another to the hospital. Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett said Brody F. Sanders, 16, a junior at Paris High School was … more

Special to The Prairie Press | 8/15/22

Brocton ends hydrant fee for fire dept.

BROCTON — A $2,000 hydrant fee for the Brocton Fire Department and a $10 hydrant fee for village residents were main discussion points during the Brocton village meeting Wednesday, Aug. … more

By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairiepress.net | 8/15/22

PHS, Paris schools get equipment, new tech

Paris High School’s industrial arts, vocational and agriculture/FFA programs are receiving new equipment, thanks to Paris Union School District 95 commitment of Elementary and Secondary School … more

By NANCY ZEMAN nzeman@prairiepress.net | 8/15/22

Solar farm gets approval

The Edgar County Board has granted site approval to develop a 34-acre solar farm just north of the Kansas village limits along state Route 49 and 650th Road. Approval, which is dependent upon … more

By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairiepress.net | 8/15/22

Horizon Health adds athletic trainer to staff

Horizon Health continues to support the health and safety of local athletes, adding another athletic trainer to its coverage area. Westville native Morgan Gallion has been named as the dedicated … more

Special to The Prairie Press | 8/9/22

Samantha McCarty, director of emergency services at Horizon Health, does a blood pressure check in the emergency medical tent Horizon Health placed at the Edgar County Fair. The tent had 10 cots, the same as the number of beds in the emergency room, and was staffed and supplied to deal with a variety of emergencies during the Walker Hayes concert and the demolition derby.

On-site emergency resource

It is not unusual for Horizon Health ambulances to be on-site for special events during the Edgar County Fair, but the local health care provider had a much bigger presence this year. For the last … more

By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairiepress.net | 8/9/22

Altrusa’s Dancing-with-the-Stars gala returns

Altrusa of Paris is reinstating Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) after two years without the gala due to pandemic concerns. The event is Aug. 20 at Betty Jane’s Kitchen, and the evening begins … more

Special to The Prairie Press | 8/9/22

Drew Pinkston of Paris, right, waits for the baseball to be thrown to the first baseman during the Illinois American Legion state tourney last week. Pinkston is a member of Danville American Legion Post 210 Speakers team which took third place in

Speakers take third place

AVISTON — Reaching the state tournament is a goal for most teams, but not the Danville Post 210 Speakers. For the second year in a row, Post 210 fell short of their own expectations with an … more

Special to The Prairie Press | 8/9/22

It’s time for fall sports

Edgar County schools do not return to the classrooms until the second full week of August, but local sports teams are already practicing — or preparing to get to work — ahead of a busy … more

By Nancy zeman nzeman@prairiepress.net | 8/9/22

Cases in the Edgar Circuit Court

The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the July 25 and the July 28 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court: In custody Joshua T. Cox, 39, Paris, … more

By Suzanne Williams swilliamsprairiepress@gmail.com | 8/9/22

Paris Improvement incentivizes local beautification with prizes

The Paris Improvement Organization (PIO) is sponsoring a Yard of the Month competition. The goal is to recognize residents along Main and Central streets who are striving to clean up … more

By LINDA LANE linda@prairiepress.net | 8/9/22

The new Arby’s Restaurant on Jasper Street opened with a ribbon cutting Monday, Aug. 1. Joining the restaurant staff in the celebration were corporate officers, chambers of commerce members and local officials. General Manager Misty Conley, holding scissors, did the honor of cutting the ribbon. She is flanked by other management team members Bethany Vonlanken, left, and Cynthia Myerscough, right.

Arby’s is officially open in paris

8/9/22

Park restroom focus narrows

A citizens committee is working with Paris City Commissioner Jerry Branson to replace the aged restroom facility in the West Lake Park. The group met Thursday, Aug. 4, and worked to decide what a … more

By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairiepress.net | 8/9/22

City considers liquor ordinance amendment

The Paris City Council will take up an amendment to the liquor ordinance when it meets Monday, Aug. 8. Mayor Craig Smith discussed the idea during the pre-agenda meeting Wednesday, Aug. 3. He … more

By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairiepress.net | 8/9/22