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Bethany Wagoner poses for a photo outside of The Prairie Press. Wagoner became a full-time member of The Press’ newsroom on Tuesday, August 1. She views the job as an opportunity to engage with her lifelong love of writing while also promoting the community she now calls home.
Finding a new home, old dreams
In Bethany Wagoner’s younger years, sitting still was never an option — constant travel kept the Mishawaka, Ind., native on the move. Fortunately for readers of The Prairie Press, Wagoner … more
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Kansas purchases generators
KANSAS — Going days without electricity following the June 29 storm prompted the Kansas Village Board to act before another emergency. The trustees approved the purchase of two generators … more
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The undefeated (9-0) 1963 Paris Tiger football team was enshrined in the Paris High School Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, Feb. 10. Accepting the plaque was Coach Doglio (center front, holding plaque), who made the trip for the occasion with three of his four daughters.
Remembering the greats
Some of the best teams and athletes to ever wear the orange and black of Paris High School were welcomed into an elite group during the second annual Tiger Senior Apartments Community Room – … more
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On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Paris 95 celebrated the grand opening of the Tiger Health Center. Now the district is trying to dispose of the facility’s equipment. The facility’s inventory includes a blood-lead analyzer, an echocardiogram machine, a GeneXpert system and more.
Paris 95 begins search
A month and a half into 2024, Paris Union School District 95 is turning the page on a new chapter. During a Monday, Feb. 12 Board of Education meeting, Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) … more
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Paris on the Rise discusses Courthouse improvements
Edgar County Board member Andy Patrick discussed current improvements and future improvements to the courthouse with Paris on the Rise. “Right now, we need to get the roof done … more
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“We are hoping with our teachers retiring that we will have a few of them helping out with subbing,” Young said. “The (handbook) covers all the district’s procedures.”
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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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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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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Bee Well gardeners begin planting
First-time gardener Barb Cash plants marigolds in her raised bed at the Bee Well Community Garden. The garden, adjacent to Schwartz Park, gives space to people who may not have room at home to have a … 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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Tammi Houser (left), the Paris American Legion Queen of Hearts winner is presented with a check from Co-Manager Donnie Furry (right). Houser won $305,218 on Wednesday, March 20.
A new Jackpot Queen is named
There was a lot of excitement and anticipation at The Paris American Legion Post 211 was full of excitement Wednesday, March 20 for the Queen of Hearts drawing with a jackpot of $305,218. A … more
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The courthouse roof begins to come off in preparation for new red slate tiles and more
Workers from Kreiling Roofing, Peoria, started removing the slate roof on the Edgar County Courthouse Thursday, May 18. The project involves putting on a new slate roof, a new metal roof section and … 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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Firefighters responded to the scene of a structure fire at the corner of Wood and Sheriff Streets in Paris at approximately 4 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20. No injuries were reported, thanks to police assistance, but the building suffered extensive damage.
String of fires continue to burn Paris
Paris firefighters have had a busy week combating fires with back-to-back bursts of flames. An early morning structure fire at the corner of Wood and Sheriff Streets on Wednesday, March 20 marks the … more
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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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After weeks of back-and-forth debate, the Chrisman City Council has settled on an updated ordinance for the use of golf carts and other slow-moving vehicles on city streets.
Chrisman City holds lengthy meeting
CHRISMAN – The Chrisman City Council’s Monday, March 18 meeting was lengthy and involved, clocking in at an hour and two minutes and featuring several heated exchanges regarding a variety … 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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PERK mentor Granville Colvin (right) and his buddy Xzavier (left) meet for one of their regular lunchtime conversations. Colvin and Xzavier were initially paired together roughly three years ago. The duo is just one of many success stories emerging from the PERK program, which seeks to connect Edgar County youth with adults who can offer advice and guidance in a safe, accepting environment.
The "PERKs" of friendship
Since 2002, legislators, businesses, adults and children have come together every January to celebrate National Mentor Month: a time to encourage, appreciate and challenge adults of all backgrounds … more
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Warren Sperry directed returning Paris Tigers during 2023’s annual Alumni Night.
Alumni night upcoming
Former Paris High School Marching Tigers are invited to join the present band for the annual Alumni Night Saturday, Feb. 10, as part of the Paris High School Athletic Hall of Fame festivities. … 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
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