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Christmas is a “Star of the Industry”
If the title of Waffle Boss and a custom silver crown were not reward enough, next month Bev Christmas will be adding another achievement to her growing list of worldwide recognitions and trophies. … more
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Eli Brinkerhoff, a senior at Paris Cooperative High School, recently returned from an adventure in the Galapagos Islands. Brinkerhoff and nine other students spent time working on environmental projects and getting to know local grade-school children. Students selected for this trip go through an intense selection process before attending.
Leadership, conservation and connection
On Oct. 13, Eli Brinkerhoff, a senior at Paris Cooperative High School, embarked on an unforgettable journey to the Galapagos Islands. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was made possible by Saint … more
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Chrisman City Council still unsure about liquor license
CHRISMAN – Monday, Nov. 4’s Chrisman City Council meeting was short and sweet compared to others, clocking in at 23 minutes long. The group discussed a variety of issues, but most had to … more
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U.S. 150 in Chrisman to close Nov. 11
CHRISMAN—The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Pennsylvania Street (U.S. 150) in Chrisman will close Nov. 11. The closure is necessary for the Decatur & Eastern … more
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Serving those who have served
PARIS—On Nov. 2nd, the Paris Elks Lodge #812 held a dinner to thank and honor local veterans. The homemade meal is becoming a tradition according to the lodge’s secretary Marci Irwin, who … more
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Edgar County sees massive voter turnout during 2024 election
PARIS – According to Edgar County Clerk and Recorder August Griffin, Tuesday, Nov. 5 was an Election Day unlike any he’s seen previously in his 14 years of service. Voters arrived in … more
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Rick Maples, VFW Post 3601 commander, left, and Bob Bridwell, Post 3601 quartermaster, right, pose for a picture. Maples and Bridwell volunteer their time to serve and support local veterans and their families by providing financial assistance, free transportation, accessibility equipment and more.
Fighting on the homefront
PARIS – During nearly 21 years of active military duty, Paris native Rick Maples saw the world. After a year-long stint with his hometown National Guard unit, the 1544th Transportation Company, … more
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Childcare – or the lack of it – is a major concern among local industries and businesses but PEDCO is prepared to tackle the problem, according to the group’s president Bob Colvin.
Childcare Reimagined
The Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO) has recently shifted its focus to an issue that affects multiple aspects of a community, childcare. To understand the childcare needs of Edgar … more
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Liquor licenses change
PARIS—During its last bi-weekly city council meeting, the city of Paris expensed a total of $8, a drastic difference from the more than $300,000 the city approved during its most recent meeting … more
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This Able Veteran doesn’t just give service dogs to random veterans. They train the dogs for 12 to 18 months and take pride in matching each dog to a veteran suffering with PTSD that matches the dog’s specialties. The non-profit organization has matched over 80 dogs with their forever home. The animals are trained for several unique situations, including nightmare interruption and anxiety alerts.
A new leash on life
Since 2011, This Able Veteran has been serving veterans who suffer from PTSD as a result of their time in the service. The 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, based in Carbondale, Ill., provides … more
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The FFA national president from Franklin, Ill., has Edgar County ties. Thad Bergschneider is the grandson of Joe and Barbara Curl Bergschneider. Barbara is a graduate of Paris High School and was raised on the Curl family farm in Buck Township. Pictured, from left, are the national officers Thad Bergschneider of Illinois, president; Luke Jennings of Ohio, secretary; Mary Schreiber of Wisconsin, central region vice-president; Carolyn Groth of Kentucky, eastern region vicepresident; Abigale Jakobsen of California, western region vice-president and Jack Lingenfelter of Georgia, southern region vice-president.
Illinois native named FFA National President
FRANKLIN, Ill.—The new FFA national president is from Illinois – and he has ties to an Edgar County farming family. Thaddeus “Thad” Bergschneider was elected by unanimous … more
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In 2023, Cindy and Rick Morrison, parents of Shawna Morrison, displayed a handmade quilt at the Paris Rec Center. The quilt was made from the fronts and backs of the many different shirts for the “Shawna Morrison 5K” held in their daughter’s memory. The Rec’s annual Honeybee Race was renamed to honor Morrison and her sacrifice in 2004, shortly after she lost her life during a mortar attack in Iraq.
Shawna Morrison: Remembering a legacy 20 years later
Edgar County and the surrounding areas were brought to tears on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, when the headline of the Paris Beacon News declared “Two 1544th soldiers killed in base … more
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Anna Riegelein, left, of Liberty Systems LLC and Edgar County Clerk and Recorder August Griffin, right, compare test deck ballots with results during a state-mandated test of tabulators on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The test, which is open to the public, is a crucial step in preserving transparency in the democratic process.
Making every vote count
PARIS – When voters across Edgar County head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, they will expect their vote to be recorded accurately. Anna Riegelein’s job is to make sure those … more
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Paris Center of Fine Arts brings world-class performances to Edgar County
The Paris Center of Fine Arts (PCOFA) continues its mission to provide high-quality live entertainment, and the upcoming lineup is sure to thrill audiences of all ages. With three diverse and … more
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Grant funding comes to Chrisman School
CHRISMAN—During their regular meeting on Oct. 21, the Chrisman Board of Education announced they were awarded a new grant totaling $50,000. “We got a DECO grant, which is through the … more
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Stacy Woodyard will always remember the people that she worked with as a part of the extension office and hopes that the work she’s done leaves an impact on those same individuals.
Woodyard retires from U of I Extension after 27 years of service to community
PARIS—Stacy Woodyard began working at the University of Illinois Extension office Oct. 27, 1997. From there, she would grow within the organization and become an impact-maker in her profession. … more
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Chrisman adding names to memorial
CHRISMAN – Veterans Day is fast approaching, and the Chrisman City Council is moving to ensure more local veterans are recognized on the city’s war memorial in time for local services and … more
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Edgar County ROSC partners with PERK
PARIS— Hour House implemented a Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) council in Edgar County in July of 2022. Since then, individuals and organizations across the area have been meeting … more
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Training, tax levy and Titan upgrades at CUSD #1
HUME—Fresh off the finish of a complete gymnasium renovation, the Shiloh CUSD #1 is preparing for its next project. This time the school board has its sights set on the building’s … more
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