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Jan. 22 marked 89th anniversary of Paris firefighter’s death
Publisher’s note: The following article was written by Paris Fire Department captain Steve Gallagher. The article has been edited to fit AP Style Guidelines but is largely unchanged. … more
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Deputy shortage, gaps in evidence contributed to plea deal in Karlla Tresner case
PARIS—After an alleged attempt to poison and kill her two-year-old son and her husband, Karlla Tresner was sentenced to 180 days in the Edgar County Jail and 30 months of probation. She entered … more
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Close up of a yellow truck with a yellow snowplow plowing the road during a blizzard on Long Island New York.
Officials urge caution as winter storm hits Edgar County
The Arctic outbreak, dubbed Winter Storm Blair by the Weather Channel, brought snow to Edgar County and surrounding areas on Jan. 5 and Jan. 6. The storm forced severe winter weather warnings … more
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Horizon Health names new CEO
PARIS—Jay Carmichael, a seasoned rural health leader with more than a decade of experience, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Horizon Health, effective Jan. 20. … more
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Paris PD to open warming center as winter storm looms
PARIS—The Paris Police Department announced Thursday, Jan. 2, that an emergency warming center will be open to the public beginning Sunday, Jan. 5. Housed in what was once the Paris High School … more
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Chrisman High School evacuated after boiler room fire
CHRISMAN—Students, teachers and staff were forced to evacuate Chrisman High School on Tuesday, Dec. 17 after a fire reportedly broke out in the building’s boiler room. According to … more
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Edgar County assistant state’s attorney faces fraud allegations
Publisher’s note: This is an evolving story. The Prairie Press will provide additional updates as they become available. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a … more
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Expecting the best
The Paris Lady Tiger basketball season is off to a flying start, led by three returning seniors and underclassmen who gained valuable experience last season. Coach Dave Tingley said there were … more
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Poole still deemed unfit for jury trial in murder case, discharge hearing to be set
Publisher’s note: This is an evolving story. The Prairie Press will provide additional updates as they become available. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a … more
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Local woman in custody after alleged attempt to poison husband, child
Publisher’s note: This is an evolving story. The Prairie Press will provide additional updates as they become available. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a … more
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Paris 95 slashes expenditures
PARIS – A lot can change in a year. In fiscal year 2023, Paris Union School District 95 earned a 2.65 out of four on its Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Financial Profile … more
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This Able Veteran doesn’t just give service dogs to random veterans. They train the dogs for 12 to 18 months and take pride in matching each dog to a veteran suffering with PTSD that matches the dog’s specialties. The non-profit organization has matched over 80 dogs with their forever home. The animals are trained for several unique situations, including nightmare interruption and anxiety alerts.
A new leash on life
Since 2011, This Able Veteran has been serving veterans who suffer from PTSD as a result of their time in the service. The 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, based in Carbondale, Ill., provides … more
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In 2023, Cindy and Rick Morrison, parents of Shawna Morrison, displayed a handmade quilt at the Paris Rec Center. The quilt was made from the fronts and backs of the many different shirts for the “Shawna Morrison 5K” held in their daughter’s memory. The Rec’s annual Honeybee Race was renamed to honor Morrison and her sacrifice in 2004, shortly after she lost her life during a mortar attack in Iraq.
Shawna Morrison: Remembering a legacy 20 years later
Edgar County and the surrounding areas were brought to tears on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, when the headline of the Paris Beacon News declared “Two 1544th soldiers killed in base … more
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Stacy Woodyard will always remember the people that she worked with as a part of the extension office and hopes that the work she’s done leaves an impact on those same individuals.
Woodyard retires from U of I Extension after 27 years of service to community
PARIS—Stacy Woodyard began working at the University of Illinois Extension office Oct. 27, 1997. From there, she would grow within the organization and become an impact-maker in her profession. … more
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Lanell Becker waves to one of the many volunteers that helped harvest the fields at the Hard Times Farm. Lanell spent much of her time in the field giving heaps of thanks to the countless volunteers, friends and neighbors who went out of their way to help her family in a moment of need.
Coming together for Hard Times
Many years ago, Hard Times Farm was created south of Paris, near Hill Road. The land has continuously been nurtured by the Becker family. On Oct. 22, a plethora of farmers, neighbors and kids came … more
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On Oct. 18, Dustin Pruett, a former Shrine patient ambassador, received a custom-built trailer to haul his custom motorized bike. The trailer was built and donated by Gray Prost.
Keeping kindness rolling
Firefighter, 911 operator, rescuer, adventurer and role model – Dustin Pruett has many roles within his community, even as a double amputee. “He goes out and does things to show kids … more
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Deputy leaves Edgar County Sheriff’s Department after reckless driving incident
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – A former Chrisman City police chief and Paris Police officer found himself charged with a pair of misdemeanors in August. His recent employment with the Edgar County … more
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Angels among us
PARIS—On Saturday, Oct. 5, tragedy nearly struck Paris. An elderly woman accidentally drove her car into the West Lake at Twin Lakes Park and was on the verge of drowning. In an act that many … more
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Woman rescued from West Lake after being trapped in sinking vehicle
PARIS- Shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, a call was placed to 911 from the West Lake in Paris. The emergency phone call came from an Edgar County resident who said while they were fishing from … more
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Maggots found in Paris nursing home resident's foot wound
  PARIS – According to a filed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), alleged lapses in staff communication resulted in the hospitalization of a local nursing home … more
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