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Marshal Public Library Director Alyson Thompson stands in the area to become the library’s genealogy section thanks to a $300,000 ARPA grant.
Marshall Library adding on
MARSHALL – The Marshall Public Library has agreed to amalgamate the Clark County Genealogy Library collection into its operation thanks to a $300,000 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) … more
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Rick Eastham is chief of the Paris Community Fire Protection District. The district trustees worked on a reorganization plan in 2022 putting the Vermilion, Oliver, Grandview and Redmon stations of the fire protection district under one chief who is responsible for all administrative details, among other duties. It is a full-time, paid position and Eastham is the first district-wide chief.
Eastham breaking new ground as district fire chief
The Paris Community Fire Protection District is going through a restructuring that started in late 2022 and became official in 2023. “We were approaching it as a district with four … more
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The CARE Coalition, Edgar County ROSC, PHS BIONIC Students, Steve Benefiel and Jeff Wood are helping the community clean up with Drug Take Back Day.
Drug Take Back helping community clean up
Every year in conjunction with Earth Day the Community Addiction Response and Education Coalition (CARE) joins with Pearman’s Pharmacy and Prospect Bank to help local residents rid their homes … more
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Kansas High School staging realistic mock drill
KANSAS — The public should be aware of a realistic drill taking place 10:30 a.m. -noon Friday, April 21, at the Kansas school.An area outside the school will have the appearance of a major … more
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I.R. Martin sits on his balcony outside his photography studio on E. Court Street. The open window on the building on the right is to indicate the location of the photography studio of Charles Jay.
What once was is no more
The buildings at 106 and 108 East Court Street have fallen into disrepair and are being razed for a future expansion by Lot 50 Brewery. The buildings began life as photography studios and a billiard … more
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Paris Mayor Craig Smith reads a proclamation honoring the Lions Club for its work helping the visually and hearing-impaired population in both Edgar County and the state. The proclamation declared April 28 and 29 as Lions Tootsie Pop Days in Paris. Lions Club members will be at the intersections of Jasper and Main and Jasper and Central those days, selling Tootsie Pops to passing motorists.
Paris gets physically bigger
The west side of Paris grew by several acres Monday, April 10, following action at the Paris City Council meeting. Four parcels along Springfield Avenue were annexed by the council following … more
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New in the Edgar Circuit Court
The following people were among those who had cases scheduled for the April 3 and the April 6 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court: In custody Joshua T. Bewley, 36, … more
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Mayo Middle School Presents "High School Musical Jr."
Disney’s “High School Musical Jr.” is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 21-22 at the Paris Center of Fine Arts. Tickets are available at the door on the nights of the … more
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Overcoming adversity for a passion
Local resident Wade Stevens did not allow losing his legs to stop his love for building and working on cars. His fondness for cars dates from a young age but due to a genetic vascular disease, … more
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Edgar County Courtroom going modern
  Courtroom services in Edgar County are finally catching up with the 21st century. Judge Mark Isaf briefed Edgar County Board members about a $127,295 grant received to improve courtroom … more
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District 95 honors retirement of members
  Monday, April 10’s Paris 95 Board of Education meeting featured a briefing on poverty within the district and a pair of bittersweet goodbyes. District 95 Superintendent of Schools … more
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Community supports families
  A Family Resource Night 4-7 p.m. April 20 at Crestwood School is the place to learn about the resources available in Paris, with an emphasis on battling the drug and alcohol problem … more
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HRC issues urgent overdose threat alert
The Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties, (HRC), the local Community Mental Health Clinic, is issuing an urgent overdose alert to the community regarding an emerging drug overdose … more
Bee Well springs into action
Members of the Bee Well of Edgar County coalition had plenty to discuss during the group’s Thursday, April 6, meeting. With temperatures rising and spring in the air, Bee Well representatives … more
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Jasper Street water line ready for re-do
Bob Colvin, of Chastain Associates, did not mince words when discussing the water main under Jasper Street. He briefed Paris City Council members during the pre-agenda meeting Wednesday, April … more
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The Kansas Police Department added a new officer during the Wednesday, April 5, village board meeting. Kacee Nicholson, left, is congratulated by Kansas Police Chief John Clough after taking the oath of office. Nicholson starts training at the police academy May 1 and through an agreement with the Kansas Community Unit School District #3 and the Treatment and Learning Center will spend most of her time as a school resource officer in the two buildings.
Kansas hires school resource officer
KANSAS — A partnership between the Village of Kansas, Kansas Community Unit School District #3 and the Treatment and Learning Center (TLC) resulted in the Kansas Police Department hiring a new … more
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Cases moving in Edgar County Circuit Court
In custody Gage Davis, 19, Paris, appeared in custody regarding four separate cases. He pleaded guilty to three class A misdemeanor domestic battery charges. For two of those pleas, he was … more
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Grants are available to help businesses with COVID recovery
The State of Illinois has a new program to help businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Linda Lane, Executive Director of the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, wants to … more
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Securing funding is complicated
Securing funding for broadband development is possible, but complicated By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairiepress.net A volunteer committee of Edgar County citizens looking at the issue of securing … more
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Ben Lueken poses with Chamber of Commerce representatives after winning Parisian of the Year. From left to right, Linda Lane, executive director, Sondi Dobelstein, vice president and Paige Moreschi, board president.
Celebrating Community
Local business owners, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations have faced imposing challenges in the form of a worldwide pandemic, the growth of monopolistic online retailers and other … more
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