Obituaries
    • James White

      James Allen White, 85 of Daniels, W.Va., formerly Paris, passed away on July 19, 2024, in his home with hospice care. He worked in the lumber …

    • Paul Koehler

      Paul Edward Koehler, 96, passed away on July 11, 2024, in Decatur, Ill. No public services are planned at this time. Mr. Koehler was …

    • Joseph Daughhetee

      Joe Daughhetee, passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 85. A memorial service is 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Stewart and Carroll …

    • Theresa Reed

      Theresa Mae Reed, 66, of Dudley, passed away at 12:29 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. A graveside service is …

    • Paula Kemper

      Paula Sue Kemper, 57, of Paris, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her home. A funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, …

Paris All-Stars top Ridge Beverly in first round of state tourney

The 10U Paris Little League All-Stars opened state tournament bracket play in the best way possible – by surviving. Paris battled to a scrappy, defensive 1-0 win over Ridge Beverly on Monday, …
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Siren Report
    • Siren Report, July 13- 16

      Paris Police Department July 13, Paige C. Plew, 30, was arrested for criminal trespass to real property at 15150 US Hwy 150. Plew was …

    • Siren Report, July 7-12

      Paris Police Department July 7, at 10:59 p.m., Melissa L. Nicholson was arrested in the alley behind 300 S. Main on an Edgar County …

    • Siren Report, July 3-5

      Paris Police Department July 3, at 12:31 a.m., Randy J. Bramlett, 57, was arrested at 310 W. Jasper and charged with criminal damage to …

    • Siren Report, July 1

      Paris Police Department July 1, at 12:27 a.m., Kenneth E. Hovis, 59, was cited at High and Floyd and was charged with driving while license …

    • Siren Report, June 29

      Paris Police Department June 29, at 10:16 a.m., Ryan M. Morris, 18, was cited at the corner of Court and Jefferson. Morris was charged with …

School News

Shiloh shakes up tutoring

HUME—The after-school tutoring program at Shiloh School is changing this year for both students and teachers. The new tutoring will be kept simple and in-house, according to the school’s …
Edgar County represented at NJAS

Chrisman youth named Reserve Grand Champion

Six-hundred and seventy-five angus juniors and their families traveled to Madison, Wis., for the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) at the Alliant Energy Center from June 30 to July 6. …

Head Start staff invited to learn

URBANA, Ill. — Every year, Head Start programs collect children’s body mass index data and communicate results to families to address childhood obesity in enrolled children. In a recently …
History

Preserving “the little places”

  METCALF – Like many small hamlets throughout the rural Illinois prairie, Metcalf has seen businesses close and populations dwindle over time, but the village still stands today …
Lifestyle
In science we don’t all trust The public’s trust in science pendulum swings from high to low. That level of confidence has been dropping steadily over the last 20 years and took a step dive after the 2020 Pandemic. …
Roots Being a pastor or Bible teacher in an agricultural area has great advantages.The Bible is full of agricultural stories and references. Preaching and teaching to people with knowledge of gardening and …
Cognitive calisthenics with Rubik This weekend Erno Rubik will become an octogenarian turning 80 years old. As a young man Rubik was fascinated by design. His room was full of blocks, springs, bands and connecting sticks. This …
Health
Horizon Health program identifies vulnerable individuals Emergency responders can face unique challenges when attending to children and adults who have special needs. To ensure favorable outcomes, Horizon Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) offers …
A tool for managing stress In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an almost inevitable part of life. Whether it is related to work, relationships or personal challenges, stress can take a toll on …
Kim Ross is the new health department director Kim Ross, originally from Charleston, has a long history working in public health in the region. Ross is the new administrator for the Edgar County Health Department. She has a master’s in …
Faith
Paris native and MAF missionary clings to hope NAMPA, Ida. – When David Carwell first opened the cover of “Jungle Pilot: The Gripping Story of the Life and Witness of Nate Saint, Martyred Missionary to Ecuador” at age 16, he …
Finding Christmas spirit again I do not know about you, but with every passing year, I struggle more and more with finding “Christmas spirit.” When I was a kid, it came to me so easily, the excitement came with …
The Christmas Story (The following Christmas reflections were written by the late Billy Graham, recognized as one of the greatest preachers of the 20th century.) The key to Christmas is to remember what it is …
Art

Link Art Gallery showcases artists

 Dave Egan started working in colored pencil at age five, like many children, but it was something he hadn’t done for 40 years. After years of farming, only coloring his …

Patrons of the arts celebrate the first inductees to PCOFA’s Hall of Fame

Getting to go backstage and experience the thrill of a theatre production is a rare treat. For art connoisseurs in Edgar County, Saturday, Jan. 13 brought an opportunity to go backstage and witness …
Link Art Gallery Reception and Opening for ‘Fertile Inspirations’ HAPPENED ON FRIDAY, JAN. 12

Fertile Inspirations draws a crowd despite weather

Local art aficionados milled about among three galleries of works for the opening reception of “Fertile Inspirations” at the Link Art Gallery on Friday, Jan. 12. The exhibit …

Underdogs take center stage

Paris High School is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for its upcoming drama production of “Puffs,” a whimsical and spellbinding journey into the world of wizardry. Set to …

Tablescape competition coming to PCOFA

The Paris Center of Fine Arts oversight committee is hosting the community’s first tablescapes event, Scapes On Stage, Jan. 12-13. The brainchild of PCOFA manager Tanner Laughlin, the …

Magic and Marvel come to the Fine Arts Center with master illusionist

The world’s top touring illusionist is returning to Edgar County on Oct. 29. Reza, the two-time winner of Branson’s Magician of the Year award, first debuted his act at the Paris …