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Mayo School had its share of friendly, humorous, story-telling custodians during my tenure there as a teacher. Some of them worked an eight-hour shift elsewhere, then worked late afternoon and … more

By Allen Englebright | 4/24/23

Anxiety and social media

Social media increases anxiety Social media has become an essential part of our daily routine, providing us with instant connections to friends, family and colleagues. However, concerns have grown … more

By Jonathan Burns | 4/24/23

Earth Day is an opportunity to think about environmental impact

Today, April 22, is the 53rd annual Earth Day event. Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day in the spring of 1970 to push a national environmental discussion. Earth Day went global in 1990 when … more

By Terry Sullivan | 4/24/23

Working for mental health

For individuals who struggle with mental health, finding and maintaining employment can be a significant challenge. The Individual Placement and Supports (IPS) program at the Human Resources Center … more

4/21/23

Being stress-aware

We all have stress. Adulting is hard. Stress can be debilitating, or it can be the driving force that pushes us in the right direction. There are many kinds of stresses: stress at work, stress … more

By Jenny McMahan | 4/21/23

Potato planting memories

Many years ago, we always looked forward to Good Friday. That was the only day we got off from school. Back in those years we didn’t get a spring vacation. It truly meant the Resurrection … more

By Roger Stanley | 4/21/23

Out of the Past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing in April 1923 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. Spelling and punctuation have not been changed except where necessary for better understanding. CRUME IS … more

Callie Baber | 4/21/23

God's promise is eternal

I have to watch what I say. If I even hint at the idea of making a promise to my kids, they don’t ever forget it, and they will, of course, remind me of what I said. It’s not … more

By Nate Alexander | 4/21/23

Foreign rush hour

Don’t ask me when I first traveled to Costa Rica because I can’t remember. At the time I kept a journal of each day of the trip, but the journal was later discarded. So were the color … more

By Al Englebright | 4/21/23

Quantum science: the great explanation?

Unification theory seeks to create master explanation through quantum science April 14 was World Quantum Day playing off March 14 as Pi-Day because it is 3-14. There has been a push to get … more

By Terry Sullivan | 4/21/23

Weather makes life exciting

We hear the weathermen talking about tornadoes this time of year on both the radio and television. Many times while subbing at schools when I checked in at the office a secretary generally gave me a … more

By Roger Stanley | 4/10/23

Out of the Past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the April 1923 Paris Beacon-News. Spelling and punctuation have not been changed except for better understanding. O’HAIR GIVES CREDIT TO … more

By Callie Baber | 4/10/23

HRC is good for business

The concept of a trauma-informed workplace has gained significant traction in the modern business world. Creating a safe and calm environment for employees can enhance their job satisfaction, … more

By Jonathan Burns | 4/10/23

Music is a family journey

When I was little, my dad and I shared a lot of our musical taste. I played travel basketball through eighth grade which meant we spent a lot of time in the car together. It was inevitable the radio … more

By Bethanny Lawson | 4/10/23

Beating a broken heart

A broken heart comes in all kinds of ways and at any age. The relationship is over whether by word or text. The unexpected call saying they didn’t make it. The long road of winning is … more

By Nate Alexander | 4/10/23

Uses for rubber bands

Seems like schoolkids are victims of at least a couple annual fads every year. One usually rolls around in the spring after the cold weather season passes. That’s water guns, which … more

By Allen Englebright | 4/10/23

The countdown begins to the Greatest Show on Earth

Today, April 8, is two days after the April full moon, one day before Easter and exactly 366 days until the Greater American Eclipse unfolds April 8, 2024. Starting now there will be 12 full and … more

By Terry Sullivan | 4/10/23

ChatGPT and the Golden Rule

For those of you who’ve been off the grid for the past three months, ChatGPT is the artificial intelligence program that has humanity freaking out about its future as the Earth’s thought … more

Special to The Prairie Press www.religionnews.com | 4/4/23

Manhunt or more?

In recent weeks in Punjab, in northern India, the government shut down the internet for 27 million people and denied them the right to assemble freely. Why? Because the Indian government has … more

Special to The Prairie Press www.religionnews.com | 4/4/23

1953 bash is worth recalling

I've been looking through a booklet about the 13 th Decade Jubilee of Paris and Edgar County. This celebration was held Aug. 23-29, 1953. I don’t remember it at all, and I should have … more

By Roger Stanley | 4/4/23