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Christmas is one of the best times of the year, but it can take a toll on schedules and wallets.
Budget Woes and Mistletoe
It is the most wonderful time of the year. I love seeing all the festive decorations, hearing the jingle of silver bells as we walk in and out of the store and enjoying the smell of sugar cookies … more
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Lack of access to reliable transportation can prevent individuals from getting to a community mental health center for assessment and treatment, ultimately hindering their recovery journey.
Lack of Transportation
Transportation can be a significant barrier to accessing addiction treatment, especially for individuals living in rural or low-income areas. Lack of access to reliable transportation can prevent … more
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Taking a look back to the 1940s, somethings are different, while some things have stayed the same.
An old-time way of doing things
Let’s go back to the early 1940s when I was starting school, that was before school buses were the norm around here. A lot of our neighboring boys were leaving for the Army or Navy and a … more
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Christmas dinner can be chaotic at times, however there is a science behind it.
The science of preparing a holiday meal
This weekend kitchens will be busy with cooks baking and stressing. Food is a centerpiece of holiday gatherings. Those tastes and smells create enduring memories of our time together. When it … more
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If you can find a way to contribute to a Roth IRA, either directly or through a conversion, consider it carefully — you will find a lot of upsides to this investment account.
Know the key benefits of Roth IRA
As you save for retirement, you’ll want to take full advantage of the investment vehicles available to you — and one of the best is a Roth IRA. But what sets it apart from other accounts? … more
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The National Weather Service defines a White Christmas as having at least one inch of snow on the ground. We will not see that this year.
No Virginia, it probably won’t be a white Christmas
The National Weather Service defines a White Christmas as having at least one inch of snow on the ground. We will not see that this year. You will have to travel to a city along the Canadian border … more
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Paris Fire Department’s very own red firetruck.
Why are fire engines always red?
Truthfully, fire engines can be painted any color. They can be purple with pink polka dots. Chicago fire engines are red and black. Their color is determined by whomever … more
This holiday season, reach out and help others. Smile with your face and with your eyes. Be quick to embrace friends and give out compliments.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy, A lesson over the rainbow
As we face this holiday season take a lesson from Bobby McFerrin. In 1988 he sang, “In every life we have some trouble. But when you worry, you make it double. Don’t worry, be … more
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It was decreed to Abraham as an "everlasting covenant" (Gen. 17).
When the fullness of the time came
(Editor’s Note: During the month of December Pastor Hoffman will be providing us with a multi-part series on incarnation, today’s column is the first part of that series.) We have … more
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Tree Rings Tell the World’s Story
This week starts out with a straight line, “A dendrochronologist, marine archaeologist and climate paleontologist walk into a bar.” Not a joke because it really happened. In 2013 … more
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Early 4-H experiences
I was riding up to the University of Illinois, my dad was driving and he was the leader of Pine Grove Ag Club. My brother was riding with me in the back seat of a '46 Ford and in the front seat … more
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Recollecting steering an aircraft carrier
It’s not everybody who gets to drive an aircraft carrier — especially if you’re a kid. How many kids can say they’ve driven a 60,000-ton aircraft carrier? Darned few, I say, … more
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Recovery requires a strong support network
Addiction is a chronic and complex disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Successful addiction recovery involves a journey of self-discovery, resilience and determination. One of the … more
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Chlorophyll, life’s sweet secret ingredient
Earth had the temperature, sunlight, water and atmosphere needed for life combined with lightning  and comet impacts early in the planet's history.  There are early signs left in rocks … more
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Conflict on wars and warriors in the Bible
Sunday, Nov. 12, Paris First United Methodist Church will recognize those from the church family who have served, or are currently serving, in the armed forces. It is an opportunity to show our … more
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Out of the Past
Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the November 1923 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. Spelling and punctuation have not been changed except where necessary for better understanding. … more
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Squash is the oldest of the Three Sisters
Native Americans mastered companion planting 5,000 years ago. They planted a few kernels of corn, beans and squash in the same hill in a technique known as the Three Sisters. Beans provided … more
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Out of the Past
Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the late October-early November 1923 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. Spelling and punctuation have not been changed except where necessary for better … more
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Art is good for the brain
For the majority of adults, art class is remembered as a favorite time in school. Art class is often seen and remembered as a messy place for playing with shapes, colors and using scissors. … more
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Where's the cats?
We had cats on our farm for many years. When we lived over by Pine Grove School we had a calico cat who stayed in the coal house. Some of the older farmers called it a wash house. This … more
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