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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

Nashville recording artist Walker Hayes headlined a sold-out concert at the Edgar County Fair Friday, July 30, capping a successful fair week. The concert was the first “big name” event the fair board has sponsored in recent years. There were 4,500 persons in attendance.

Concert sells out

The Edgar County Fair Board hosted a country-style party with the sold-out Walker Hayes and Cooper Alan concert Friday, July 30, in front of the fair grandstands. The night was the culmination of … more

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

Chrisman sprucing up for sesquicentennial

CHRISMAN — With about a month to go before the Chrisman Sesquicentennial Sept. 8-11, Chrisman city workers and other volunteers are hard at it giving the town a fresh look. “I’ve … more

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

Kansas hears support for alcohol sales

KANSAS — Former Kansas resident Bruce Sloat raised the issue of permitting alcohol sales in Kansas during the Wednesday, Aug. 3, village board meeting. Sloat has owned and operated the Down … more

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

Garden site finally prepared

Efforts between Bee Well of Edgar County and the City of Paris to create a community garden on the west side of Schwartz Park on Wood Street are finally coming together. “It takes the whole … more

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

Rural school reunion now accepting reservations

The Edgar County Rural School Reunion is 12:30 p.m. Aug. 14 in the fellowship hall at the First Christian Church 201 South Main, Paris. Anyone who attended one of the rural one-room schools in … more