Milestones

Dueys celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary this year after 60 years of marriage.

The Rev. William and Mary Ann Duey will celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary this year after 60 years of marriage. The couple’s wedding was Feb. 29, 1964, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in …

Henness’ celebrate 72nd anniversary

Robert and Gaylia Henness will mark their 70 th wedding anniversary Oct. 21. The couple moved to Paris in 1959 after Mr. Henness was discharged from his service in the Army. The couple has six …

Switzers celebrate 50th anniversary

David and Andrea Switzer, née Livingston, observed their 50 th anniversary Sept. 22. No special celebration was planned because of health issues. They married Sept. 22, 1973, at St. …

Wright's mark 72 anniversary

Cash and Virginia Wright will mark their 72 nd wedding anniversary Sept. 29. They are retired after farming for more than 50 years. The couple has two sons, Phil (Mary) Wright and Dean (Chris) …

Irish celebrates her 100th birthday

Dorene Camerer Irish never dreamed she would live to see her 100th birthday, but that happens Friday, Sept. 1. Her century of life has all been lived in Edgar County.    She was …

Elite Harmony offers a capella surprise for local man’s 89th birthday

A group of local students provided 89-year-old Joe Hasler with a heartwarming birthday gift on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Directed by Paris High School’s Choir and Assistant Band Director Jessica Drake …

Former resident publishes book of poetry

A former Paris resident, Barbara Wright Thompson has written and published a book. “Words With Wings: Illustrated Poetry to Uplift Your Heart,” is a collection of poetry Thompson …

Bells celebrate 50th anniversary

OAKLAND — Pat and Mindy Bell, of Oakland, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their sons and their wives 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Hindsboro …

Lake Land recognizes EMS grads at pinning ceremony

MATTOON — Lake Land College recognized graduates of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) during the annual pinning ceremony. Among the graduates, Elizabeth Dudley, Brocton, received the …

Tolen returns to Paris, competes in triathlon