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Paris 95 implements changes as part of corrective action
Paris Union School District 95 is implementing a number of changes as part of the corrective action plan it submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education in July. The plan followed an audit … more
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Members of the Paris Elks Lodge #812 present Robert “Doc” Sprague with a plaque recognizing his 77 years of service to the Elks. Left to right are, Left to right are, Chad Stevens, Al Speicher, Ray Korte, Jim Cooper, Don Humphrey, Greg Irwin and Sprague, seated.
Sprague receives recognition
Robert “Doc” Sprague has called Paris home for nearly a century. Sprague was born Jan. 14, 1927, in Paris and grew up here. He graduated from Paris High School and went to the … more
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Englum saves swimmers
The Lakers baseball team was in Panama City, Fla., for a tournament during June and one of the coaches became a hero to two girls. After the last game June 17, the players and coaches went to … more
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Police respond to accidental shooting
The Paris Police Department is investigating an accidental shooting that occurred over the weekend. Police Chief Terry Rogers said the department responded to the incident at approximately 4:24 a.m. … more
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New park board starts to spruce things up
With four new members (Andreanna Smith, Kelly Toon, Susan Barnes and Samantha Gonzalez) named to the Paris Park Board in August, the group is sporting a new look. The revamped board named new … more
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Adult community volunteers were partnered with students during a special lunch Wednesday, Sept. 27, to begin another year of the PERK mentoring program in local schools.
PERK begins a new school year
  PERK (People Encouraging Remarkable Kids) started nine years ago to provide one-on-one mentoring to assist youth in developing positive social and behavioral skills, increased … more
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Meet a Paris firefighter
Like other firefighters, Charles Thorpe Jr. has the heart of a servant. “I joined the fire service to help people and protect the community in their time of need,” said Thorpe. … more
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The single gift of an antique fire extinguisher from his wife was the spark that ignited Steve Gallagher’s passion for collecting fire fighting memorabilia.
Paris fireman collects firefighter artifacts
Steve Gallagher, a captain with the Paris Fire Department, combines his career with a side passion for collecting.  Firefighting is more than a 28-year career for Gallagher, it is a family … more
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Snafu in getting repair costs
Repairing historic structures while maintaining the building’s integrity is often a challenge. That is the reality facing those tasked with repairing damage to the clocktower of the Edgar … more
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Paris puts teeth into property cleanup
Paris residents failing to keep their property neat and orderly will find themselves subject to a new cleanup ordinance. The Paris City Council passed a greenery nuisance order at the Monday, … more
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Horace railroad closing has date change
Plans by the Decatur-Eastern Railroad to close the crossing on the Horace-Brocton Road at Horace have changed. The railroad originally announced a closing from Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. The … more
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Siverly arrested on meth charges, again
Two Paris residents are in the Edgar County Jail on Class X felony methamphetamine charges. Following a Paris Police Department narcotics investigation, law enforcement served a search warrant … more
Gallery seeks exhibit entries
The Link Art Gallery annual Fall Juried Exhibition is Oct. 6-Nov. 10 and entries are needed. Artists who are at least 18 and live within 100 miles of Paris are encouraged to submit pieces. All … more
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Shiloh students see success
HUME —  The staff at Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 beamed with pride for their students on Monday, Sept. 18, as the board held its monthly meeting. Bren Rhode brought … more
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Building upgrades coming in Kansas
KANSAS — Finishing a roof project at the Kansas Treatment and Learning Center (TLC) and some new windows dominated activity for the Kansas Community Unit School District 3 school board. … more
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No-cash bond does not stop law enforcement
Paris Police Chief Terry Rogers has a blunt message for those who think the new Safe-T Act is a license for criminal behavior. “You can go to jail. You will go to jail,” said Rogers. … more
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Left to right, 2023 Kiwanis Jr. Miss Honeybee Festival Queen, Karma Richardson and Hallie Myles, 2023 Kiwanis Honeybee Festival Queen, who received their crowns on Sept. 17.
Nothing dulls the sparkle of a Honeybee Queen
Overcoming obstacles is something both the Jr. Miss and Miss Crown winners of the 2023 Honeybee Queen Pageant had to do before they received their titles on Sept. 17. Karma Richarson, who was … more
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Horace railroad crossing is closing temporarily
The Edgar County Highway Department has announced the Decatur-Eastern Railroad is closing it’s crossing on the Horace-Brocton Road for repairs. The crossing on County Highway 8 is west of … more
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More tree work is needed, no budget left
CHRISMAN — City commissioner Michael Jordan is looking for money to address some problem trees in Chrisman. “Since my budget is shot for trees, I brought it back to the board,” … more
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Pictured standing in front of the new Honeybee train, from left to right, Jim Humrichous, Ryan Turner, Will Moody, Zane Saunders, Jorden Root, Chase Murray, Maxn Johnson, Robert Wells, Kiarra Englum.
The Honeybee Train is back
For a long time, the Honeybee Train was run by the Honeybee Antique Association, but since the group disbanded the train has been missing from the celebration. The FFA and agriculture classes at … more
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