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Harvest House unveils new blessing box, looks for community support
Harvest House, a local non-profit organization, recently found a new way to fight food insecurity in Paris and Edgar County: a blessing box. The box, an accessible container filled with food and … more
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Kiwanis honors the late Jim Mathis
Jim Mathis, a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club, who passed earlier this year, received recognition at a recent meeting. Dennis Thiel recalled how Mathis served as secretary for the Kiwanis … more
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Sue Waltz (left) and Wayne Waltz (right) took a turn ringing the bells at the entrance to the Paris Walmart.
Making a difference with every ring
Salvation Army bell ringers carry on a timeless tradition in Edgar County by ringing bells and raising funds for their neighbors. more
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Library upgrades are long overdue
During the Nov. 13 city council meeting members of the city board approved $12,000 in TIFF funding for the Paris Carnegie Library, according to library director Ceili Boylan the timing of the extra … more
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Crestwood earns exemplary rating from ISBE
Crestwood Elementary School students and staff can enter the Christmas season knowing they made the nice list, at least according to the Illinois State Board of Education. Recently released ISBE … more
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Light display brings family and friends together
Bee Well of Edgar County has been offering the community a preview of the holiday season on the eve of Thanksgiving for several years now. Known as “Dashing Through the Lights”, the … more
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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 … more
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Aikman Wildlife brings the outdoors into Crestwood
The Crestwood cafeteria filled with excitement during an after-school program as Kelsey Aikman, of the Aikman Wildlife Adventure, brought the outdoors inside with five different animals. … more
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Construction cones marking part of road with a layer of fresh asphalt.
US-150, Vermilion Road intersection to be rebuilt
A road improvement east of Paris roughly 13 years in the making is approved and slated for 2024. After the north side of the intersection of Vermilion Road (2000 E) and US-150 received some updates … more
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Emergency medical service at work. Paramedic is pulling stretcher with senior man with serious heart attack to the ambulance car. Help on the road. Drivers assistance concept.
$375,000 tax levy in place as county awaits ambulance service bids
A $375,000 property tax levy was the center of attention during a truth in taxation hearing and subsequent Edgar County board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The levy, which is not to exceed $0.20 per … more
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Thousands gifted to local organizations [Photo gallery]
Paris Elks Lodge #812 held its annual night of giving Tuesday, Nov. 21, giving more than $14,000 to various community organizations. Among the recipients are Altrusa, Edgar County Animal … more
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Members of Paris American Legion Post #211 ready themselves for the annual Veterans Day program on the square. Left to right are, Steve Cochran, Terry Hackett, Greg McHenry, Wayne Griffin, Eric Leeth, Josh Hollis, Robert Clark, Gary Strow and Art Gleckler. Not pictured are Paul Hanks, Jim Viebrock, Rick Brennen, Jerry McDaniel, Ted Lang and Russ Chaney.
Veterans take center stage
The Paris American Legion Post 211 hosted a memorial program the morning of Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, at the War Memorial on the Edgar County Courthouse Square. Legion commander, Paul … more
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Memorial bench finds a new home
Attorney for the City of Paris, Richard Kash, opened the Monday, Nov. 13 city council meeting with a prayer of thanks for the men and women who serve the needs of the community. “Today we … more
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Brocton Barn plans continue to deteriorate
BROCTON – The Brocton Village Board meeting Wednesday, Nov. 8., was filled with conflicting opinions once again as community members struggled to make decisions about the future of a beloved … more
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Chrisman business owners Carla Haga (left) and Merri Voigt (right), are working together to encourage members of the community to shop at local businesses with the opportunity to win prizes and celebrate shops close to home.
Chrisman focuses on supporting small business
CHRISMAN - The Chrisman Area Community Club (CAC) is celebrating local businesses and offering the community a chance to win an array of prizes on Saturday, Nov. 25. “The club is an … more
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Paris City workers adorn lampposts around the courthouse square with lighted decorations every year in preparation for the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, the date of the annual Christmas in Paris event.
Christmas is coming
The Edgar County Courthouse Square is preparing to transform for an annual event that brings families and friends together to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas in Paris (CIP). … more
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Diverse startup business people with masks in the new normal
COVID cases spike in Edgar County and across Illinois
COVID-19 is rearing its ugly head once again in Edgar County. While the virus’ grip on society has loosened since the pandemic, it is still a threat, especially considering recent findings from … more
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Jail design in final stages
The Edgar County Board’s building and grounds committee met with multiple design and construction representatives on Nov. 7 to discuss the most recent changes to plans for a new jail. … more
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Urban Planner Stephanie Brown addresses members of the community during the third meeting of stakeholders Tuesday, Nov. 7, at City Hall. The group is working towards a comprehensive plan for the future of Paris.
Stakeholders meeting raises areas for growth in Paris
A comprehensive vision for the future of Paris is a work in progress following a Tuesday, Nov. 7 meeting of stakeholders at Paris City Hall. While it is the third meeting of the core group, … more
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Doc Sprague was recently honored by the Paris Rotary for his 71 years of commitment to the organization. Sprague was given a plush embroidered blanket in the honor. Left to right are, front row, Kim Macke, Susan Livvix, Sprague, Rachel Patrick and Heather Williams. Back row, Ed Pool, Daryl Bridwell, Tom Lisella, Mike Martin, Dustin Melton, Janet Ellis-Nelson, Mike Step, John Brinkerhoff and Nolan Longest.
Rotary celebrates 71-year commitment of Doc Sprague
There is no living person who remembers the Paris Rotary Club’s charter on Oct. 30, 1922, but one member can recall several happenings in the Paris Rotary Club over the past seven decades, Dr. … more
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