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County ends moratorium on commercial wind and solar application
The floodgates opened Monday, May 22, when a special meeting of the Edgar County Board ended the moratorium on accepting applications for siting commercial wind and solar energy arrays in Edgar … more
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Highway closed for Eiffel Tower Triathlon
Safety first. The Paris City Council approved closing state Route 1 between Twin Lakes Drive and 1200 North during the June 10 Eiffel Tower Triathlon. Divided into three competitions for … more
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Community lacking broadband
Members of a volunteer committee researching broadband internet options in Edgar County made a report to the Edgar County Board during the board’s May 22 study session. It was not … more
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Fuzzy McDaniel, right, rings up the final sale of his career, at R & J Stores Thursday afternoon for customer Cerra Martin while co-workers store manager Bridget Dahlin and Charla Beabout look on. Today is his birthday, and his plans for the immediate future are to get healthier.
Lifelong Paris resident retires from R&J
Every community has a storyteller, someone who can spin yarns about important events or people. For Paris, one of those storytellers is Fuzzy McDaniel. A lifelong resident of Paris who graduated … more
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Melissa Tovey
Tovey promoted at First Mid Bank & Trust
First Mid Bank & Trust has promoted Melissa Mathias Tovey to Senior Vice President, Director of Bank Administration. “Melissa’s promotion is a testament to her remarkable … more
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Chad Crampton
Meet a Paris firefighter: Chad Crampton
Chad Crampton is living his dream. The Paris fire chief has moved up through the ranks since joining the department Aug. 1, 1999, and cannot see himself doing something different. “I … more
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Honoring those who served
On any given day in cemeteries throughout the United States, a longstanding military ritual occurs that is both moving and familiar. Men and women have been honored for their service at their … more
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Communities honor Memorial Day
Traditions are valuable because they mark special occasions reminding us what is important by reinforcing values and beliefs. One long standing national tradition is the celebration of Memorial Day … more
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Meals on Wheels receives largest donation
The Horizon Health Meals on Wheels program has received its largest single contribution to date. A recent $10,000 gift from First Farmers Bank & Trust through the Horizon Health Foundation is the … more
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Single-vehicle accident marks concerning trend on US-150
A lone vehicle veered off the road Friday, May 26, rolling over before coming to rest in a field next to US-150 and 2100 East. The vehicle contained one lone occupant, who walked away from the crash … more
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Two-vehicle crash reported on US-150
Police and EMTs responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of US-150 and Vermilion Road east of Paris just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23. Vehicle occupants were taken to the hospital … more
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Joe’s Pizza in Paris is celebrating 50 years in business with a weekend of giveaways and specials. A familiar sight through the years was the father and son team of Joe Vitale, left, and Eno Vitale, who along with his sister, Josephine, now operates the restaurant.
A Paris legacy is celebrated
Fifty years ago, Joe and Maria Pia Vitale and their young family moved into a small unassuming house on South Main Street. From those humble beginnings, a Paris tradition — Joe’s Pizza … more
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Paris Mayor Craig Smith, left, declared May 22 to May 29 as Nancy Zeman Week in Paris and encourages all citizens to express their gratitude for all she has done for the community. Zeman, right, is stepping down from her position as publisher of The Prairie Press May 31 and entering semi-retirement.
City declares Nancy Zeman week May 22-May 29
Still no commissioners at Chrisman
CHRISMAN — Dan Moore, as mayor of Chrisman, has a conundrum. He and city commissioner Bryan Haddix were the only candidates during the April 4 election, and both were vying for the … more
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Letters bring cheer to many lives
Weekly for the past 800 weeks, Susan Deffenbaugh Bell sits down in front of her computer and writes a letter. Every one Bell write starts the same way: Glenda #800. While she calls them … more
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Hume sponsors Brothers of the Brush
HUME — It is time for the male population around Hume to start growing facial hair for the upcoming sesquicentennial celebration. A Brothers of the Brush competition is part of the July 22 … more
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The courthouse roof begins to come off in preparation for new red slate tiles and more
Workers from Kreiling Roofing, Peoria, started removing the slate roof on the Edgar County Courthouse Thursday, May 18. The project involves putting on a new slate roof, a new metal roof section and … more
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Bee Well gardeners begin planting
First-time gardener Barb Cash plants marigolds in her raised bed at the Bee Well Community Garden. The garden, adjacent to Schwartz Park, gives space to people who may not have room at home to have a … more
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New faces on Brocton Village Board
BROCTON — Four new people were appointed to fill vacancies on the Brocton Village Board during May 10 meeting. The action was necessary because nobody ran for trustee positions during the … more
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Courthouse roof work to start Monday
Weather permitting, the project to re-roof the Edgar County Courthouse is days away from commencing. Josh Knight, of the Edgar County Highway Department, told county board members the roofers … more
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