Police news
    • Siren Report

      Paris Police Department March 20, at 6:09 a.m., Christopher l. Hollingsworth, 43, 614 Alexander, was arrested at his residence on an Edgar …

    • Siren Report

      Paris Police Department March 17, at 5 a.m., Michael J. Ebler, 41, Terre Haute, Ind., was arrested on U.S. Highway 150 of Vermillion County, …

    • Siren Report

      Paris Police Department March 16, at 8:46 a.m., Dustin L. Michaels, 48, 211 North Street, was stopped at Main and Kimble and charged with …

Weather

Lady Tigers off to perfect start

Despite freezing temperatures, Paris Tigers softball team refused hibernate another day, dominating the Tri-County Lady Titans 17-0 in Hume on Tuesday, March 14. Paris’ performance at the plate …
Sports

Errors cost Titans

HUME — Tuesday, March 14 marked the beginning of the 2023 season for Tri-County’s Lady Titans softball team. The Titans hosted the Paris Tigers in Hume. Tri-County’s junior high …
    • Titans sputter in opener

      WINDSOR — The Tri-County Titans traveled to Windsor on Tuesday, March 14, to face off against the Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg Hatchets. Head …

    • Season concludes

      The 58th Annual Paris Junior League Tournament is in the books with the Panthers — coached by Adam and JK Vilk — taking not only the regular …

Local news

Paris 95 fleet continues to grow

With spring semester activities underway for students, parents and teachers, the Paris School District 95 Board of Education ramped up its agenda, discussing a wide variety of topics, including new …

Hume, Metcalf targeted for high-speed internet

HUME — The villages of Hume and Metcalf may have the opportunity to make a big 21st century jump with fiber-to-home internet service. Ron Macek of Rise Broadband made a presentation Monday, …

Horizon Health expands free foot care

Foot Care Clinic to assist more individuals who need access to routine healthcare. In recognition of Holy Thursday, the event will take place April 6 at the High Rise apartments in Paris. The …

All favor better internet

Reliable, high-speed, broadband access is woefully inadequate throughout much of Edgar County. That can change, but it requires overcoming a built-in lethargic acceptance of this is the best to be …

Lawson helms PCOFA, Chittick takes a bow

Any good performer, actor or director knows every great production must eventually come to an end. The Paris Center of Fine Arts recently waved adieu to the organization’s manager, Kristin …

Meet Paris council candidates

Paris voters have the opportunity to hear from mayoral and city council candidates during a Meet the Candidates event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in the lunchroom at Memorial School. The evening …

Better broadband is possible

Both the U.S. and Illinois governments want to get broadband internet service to rural, underserved, and in some cases unserved, areas, and money by the bushel basketfuls is available to make it …

SilverSneakers keeps seniors healthy

Regular exercise is important for good health. Horizon Health makes exercise easy for seniors as a participating member in the SilverSneakers program. SilverSneakers is a national health and …
Obituaries
Dawn Ciro MARSHALL ­– Dawn Robin Ciro, 60, of Marshall, IL passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023. A funeral service is 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Pearce Funeral Home and visitation is from 1:30 …
Ruby Hollingsworth MARSHALL – Ruby Hollingsworth, 91, Paris, formerly of Marshall, IL passed away at 5:20 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Paris Healthcare Center. A service honoring her life is 10 a.m. …
Nancy Clapp OAKLAND – Nancy Jo Covert Clapp, 84, Hindsboro, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. Graveside services will be private. More information at www.krabellfuneralhome.com.
Gregory Luth NEWMAN – Gregory G. Luth, 71, Newman, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. A funeral service is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23 at Broadlands Immanuel Lutheran Church and visitation is from 10 …
Nina Terrell Nina Fern Terrell, 94, Paris, passed away at 3:26 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 16, 2023. Graveside services were private. Templeton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. More information at …
Agribusiness

Demonstrating sustainability

Agriculture and school have gone hand-in-hand for decades and in 1981 the USDA established Ag in the Classroom. Since then, each state organization addresses agriculture education in a way that best …

Looking ahead

Members of the Edgar County Farm Bureau are optimistic about the organization’s future. The 105th annual meeting Feb. 4 stressed advancements made during 2022 that augur well for this year. …

Poultry panic strikes Edgar County

The day of reckoning has arrived for breakfast enthusiasts across the nation. Prices for eggs are reaching new heights as consumers are forced to rethink their first meal of the day. For many …
History

Peace talks for Pontiac’s Rebellion started in Edgar Co.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Edgar County and Paris are celebrating a bicentennial this year and contributor Roger Stanley is planning a series of Early Happenings in Edgar County to mark the …

Peace Democrats not so peaceful

Edgar County had several men fight in the Civil War. Many fell ill, were wounded or even killed in battle. They believed when they were home on leave, they might have a period of relaxation, but, …
C'est La Vie

4-H cranks up the heat

Competition was palpable as five spirited teams vied in the third year for the Edgar County 4-H Cooking Challenge. Mary Liz Wright, coordinator of the event, explained the competition rules to the …

Desserts for a diet

If healthier eating holds a prominent spot on your list of goals, you may feel it’s necessary to eliminate some of your sweetest favorites. However, committing to a nutritionally friendly way …
School News

Hayes loves running, music and friends

Many kids today are glued to a phone or video games, but Mayo eighth grader Harrison Hayes breaks that mold daily with his love of running, playing music and hanging with his friends. At Mayo, …

Coombes prepares for change

Crestwood eighth grader Morgan Coombes puts herself at the top of the list for being competitive. “I am extremely competitive, especially with my sister,” said Coombes. “When we …

Taylor headed to U of I to capture a dream

At an early age, PHS senior Mytchel Taylor visited the University of Illinois (U of I) campus often and made it his goal to one day be a student there. Next school year, Taylor’s dream comes …

Pruiett ready for high school

London Pruiett is an eighth grader at Mayo Middle School and loves every minute of every day but is ready to move  to the next level. “I get to go to high school next year,” said …

Life goes on after high school graduation

Not many people can say they have had the same group of friends their whole life, but Paris High School Senior Seth Worthington can, and to him, that has been one of the best parts of going to …

Hutchings leaving more than records at Crestwood

Madox Hutchings has played baseball, basketball and been in track all three years of his junior high career. Hutchings won state last year in the long jump setting a new school record at 17 feet 11 …

Spelling is fun for some

To most students spelling is just a part of schoolwork, but to Crestwood eighth-grader Maddie Wheeler-Rhoads, spelling has been a big part of the fun in her life for four years. Former Crestwood …

Crestwood staff changes

The Crestwood Board of Education accepted the resignation of literature teacher Amy McClain and girls basketball coach Missy Tingley at the monthly meeting Wednesday, March 8. The board hired …

Fonner cruises through junior high

Nathan Fonner has found balance in schoolwork and extracurricular activities by maintaining honor roll grades while blazing up the cross-country courses. At first glance, Fonner appears a  …

Following in family’s footsteps in school proves to be easy

Crestwood eighth grader Kailey Young follows in family tradition at Crestwood while making her own mark. Young plays two sports at Crestwood, volleyball and basketball, the latter of which she has …