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Towell going to prison after failing at probation
Failure to comply with his initial drug conviction sentencing has earned Andrew D. Towell a couple of years in prison. Towell, 35, Paris, appeared during the June 13 criminal and traffic call in … more
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Rain closes Clark Road bridge
The Edgar County Highway Department was forced to take emergency action and close Clark Road earlier this week. A bridge approximately one-quarter mile east of 2075th Street is out, forcing the … more
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Robin Wahl offers an eclectic inventory in the boutique she operates as the Mobile Bohemian from the back of a former delivery truck.
Fashion hits the road
Robin Wahl, owner of the Hairport in Brocton, has a new business venture. “I’ve been doing the Anela Boutique for three years,” said Wahl. “It’s a vintage-inspired clothing style store … more
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Arts Midwest grant helps Paris Center of Fine Arts
An Arts Midwest Touring Fund grant of $1,200 to the Paris Center of Fine Arts is helping offset the booking fee for Artrageous – a multidisciplinary approach incorporating a performance of live … more
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County Fair time is coming fast
The 158th Edgar County Fair, which begins July 20, has expanded its program to include a rodeo and special entertainment. The special entertainment — Pfreak Show Band — is scheduled at 8 p.m. … more
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Chrisman is pro-district
CHRISMAN – The Chrisman City Council endorsed a plan Monday, June 17, to create a special service area in northern Edgar County capable of taxing to underwrite ambulance service for the area. … more
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A+ summer maintenance
HUME — Summer maintenance — including replacement of the gym bleachers‚ is well underway, the Shiloh School board learned during its June meeting Monday, June 17. The board members received … more
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Horizon Health awards $6,000 in scholarships
Horizon Health has awarded $6,000 in scholarships to local students to further their education in the medical field. Scholarship winners for the 2019-2020 school year are as follows: PCH … more
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Horizon Health announces new staff
Horizon Health announces the addition of two nurse practitioners who will help support existing practices in the Paris Clinic. Kayla Ogle joins physician Lauren Fore’s family medicine practice … more
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Paris High School preps for 2019-2020
The 2018-2019 school year has been over less than a month but the Paris High School board of directors spent most of its meeting Monday, June 10, preparing for the new school year by hiring teachers, … more
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Paris OKs Equity expansion
Expansion of a major industry for Edgar County took a significant step forward this week. A public hearing concerning the addition of 5.77 acres of land to the Edgar County Enterprise Zone was … more
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Lynch resigns from Crestwood
Crestwood School is looking for a new principal following the resignation of Dan Lynch. Lynch has accepted a principal’s position at the Dennis Lab School, part of the Decatur Public Schools. … more
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Cases moving through Edgar County Circuit Court
Individuals appearing for the June 3 and June 6 criminal and traffic calls in Edgar County Circuit Court included: In custody nJason Ball, no age or address provided, appeared in custody and … more
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District 95 holding special session
The Paris Union School District 95 school board will have a special session at noon Thursday, June 20, to announce who will fill the board vacancy. The deadline for residents of the Paris 95 … more
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Brocton spends on needed repairs
BROCTON – It has been an expensive few weeks for the Village of Brocton. A series of costly repairs were needed after the barn owned by the village was hit by car, a fire hydrant was destroyed, … more
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Don Knoll, left, Becky Litton, middle, and Phyllis Rutan, right, mull over their hands in another round of the monthly euchre tournament.
Friendly competition
The second Thursday of every month for the past three years, the Red Oak Inn bed and breakfast has hosted a euchre night, where anyone can come in to play cards and socialize for the evening. The … more
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Parents challenge partying punishment
The parents of a Paris High School athlete who they say was unfairly disciplined under the school’s activity code spoke to the Paris Cooperative High School board of directors during its monthly … more
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Property tax bills ready
Tax season in Edgar County is rapidly approaching. County treasurer Don Wiseman reported during the Wednesday, June 12, county board meeting the tax bills are printed, and his office is now … more
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Triathlon ready for debut
A triathlon is regarded as one of the most strenuous and difficult athletic events in the sporting world. It is a race, composed of swimming, cycling and running portions, forcing participants to … more
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City sells property, unnamed restaurant a possible occupant
Paris may gain a new restaurant, the Paris Police Department will gain two new squad cars and four buildings in the city park system will receive new roofs this summer, following approval by the … more
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