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The first responders in Edgar County have had a busy year serving their community.
First responders remain busy in new year
Among the variety of conversations had during the City of Paris’ meeting Monday, Feb. 26. several sought out improvements for the Paris police and fire departments. City Mayor Craig Smith … more
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“Under the Sea” this year’s Rec auction broke record attendance with more than 224 tickets sold. The guests enjoyed decorations crafted by Mayo art students, a cash bar, appetizers, plated meals and a selection of desserts as they helped to raise funds for the local nonprofit.
“Seaing” community involvement at the Rec Center
The 2023 Rec Auction “Welcome to the Jungle” broke records in every way, according to the Rec’s executive director Erin Hutchison. The 2023 auction saw 196 people in attendance. … more
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There will be a concession stand on the West Lake, Mike and Opal Hobson were approved to take the stand over by the City Council on Sept. 25, 2023.
New mural could come to Twin Lakes
Despite lingering winter weather, the Paris Park Board is firmly focused on the arrival of spring, and with it, new features and updates for several of Paris’ parks. One of the most … more
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An Addiction Awareness Panel hosted by Edgar County’s ROSC on Thursday, Feb. 22 featured a panel of voices, including a local police officer, educators, a clinical psychologist, a substance abuse therapist, a person with lived experience and family members of individuals who have experienced addiction. The panel answered a multitude of questions about addiction, its effects and how the community can come together to support those in need.
Advocating for awareness
Lisa Foster knew her family member had a drug problem but the problem did not become predominant until their first arrest. During an Addiction Awareness Panel hosted by Edgar County’s ROSC … more
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Newly named Commissioner Andy Brinkerhoff, left, Mayor of the City of Paris, Craig Smith, right.
Paris native joins City Council as Commissioner
The vacant seat on the city council board, left by the passing of the late commissioner Paul Ruff in December of 2023, was filled during the City of Paris’ meeting Monday, Feb. 26. … more
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“It is with regrets that I am resigning and am leaving here with a heavy heart,” Dunn said. “I love my job and feel very honored to have served here. I actually planned to retire here. I was encouraged to apply for a job with the State. So, I did and was offered the position of Oral Health Consultant for the Central Region of Illinois.
Health Board approves resignation
The Edgar County Board of Health held its monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 21. In her Administrator’s report, Monica Dunn said this is a busy time for the Health Department. She reviewed … more
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The eighth grade graduation will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 16 and the 12th grade graduation will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17.
Kansas School Board OKs graduation dates
The Kansas School Board accepted the resignation of Terry Smothers, as the high school assistant baseball coach, at its Wednesday, Feb. 21 regular meeting. The board also hired Josh McCollum as … more
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The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host its annual Chamber Celebration next Saturday, April 13.
City of Paris audit reveals $4 million net position
The City of Paris received the audit report from Katie Knoll of Larson, Woodyard and Henson during its Wednesday, Feb.21 pre-agenda meeting. The audit highlighted a surplus of $4 million while also … more
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Jodi Quinn, 60 appeared in Vigo County Court facing level five felony charges of theft and fraud on Dec. 4.
Twelve-year-old apprehended after high-speed chase
In the early hours of Feb. 27th, 2024, at approximately 02:30 a.m., Terre Haute Police Department Uniformed Officers observed two vehicles traveling at high speed northbound on S. Seventh Street near … more
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“The intruder went to a home and started trashing the house when she was inside and started breaking glassware,”
Chrisman Mayor details frightening break-in
CHRISMAN – A detailed account of a weekend break-in and an ensuing arrest captivated councilmen and a handful of visitors during a Tuesday, Feb. 20 Chrisman City Council meeting. Chrisman … more
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"In recent months, Edgar County coroner Scott Barrett has seen a significant uptick in the number of decomposition cases countywide."
Natural deaths not found
In recent months, Edgar County coroner Scott Barrett has seen a significant uptick in the number of decomposition cases countywide. Elderly residents who are homebound or who don’t live with … more
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More spirited discussion of Edgar County’s ambulance service tax levy took center stage this week during the Edgar County Board meeting on Wednesday, March 13 and the study session that preceded it on Monday, March 11.
Horizon Health Foundation promotes mental health
For some, Thursday, May 11, 2023, marked the end of the COVID-19 pandemic – it was the day the CDC lifted the Public Health Emergency Declaration (PHE) associated with the virus. For others, … more
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Mayo art students created Batik-style paintings to use as decorations for the Rec’s upcoming auction, which takes place today, Feb. 24. Top row designs, left to right, were created by Aster-Bree Straw, eighth grade and Blaise Griffin, eighth grade. Bottom row designs, left to right were created by Alliyah Poynter, sixth grade and Myah Cloyd, seventh grade.
Students "sea" a better future
Millie Arp Hamilton is an art teacher at Mayo Middle School who is simultaneously pursuing her master’s degree. The grad student has had the opportunity to share several experiences with her … more
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Three vehicles involved in Route 1 accident
A three-vehicle accident shut down the east lane of state Route 1 on the northern edge of Paris on Friday, Feb. 23. The four occupants in the vehicles did not sustain any major injuries and received … more
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Pictured left to right are, Elanor Walsh, Anita Rhodes, Jane Cheesewright and Nancy Blackburn members and attendees at the Feb. 9 meeting for Towne and Countrie Garden Club.
Towne and Countrie Garden club meeting
Towne and Countrie Garden Club met Friday, Feb. 9, at Betty Jane’s Kitchen for their February meeting. The hostesses were Eleanor Wesch and Jane Cheesewright. The speaker at the meeting … more
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“If someone moves out and someone moves in (they) have to be able to connect to fiber. So, it’s a larger scale than just individual homes, right. We want to try to make it as seamless and as close to these homes as possible,”
Hume City Council introduces overseer for fiber optic project
HUME— The village of Hume’s monthly meeting shared citizens’ concerns over half-demolished buildings and brand-new installations on Monday, Feb. 12. Beginning the … more
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“At the end of 2023 our old agreement expired, at that time, our energy consultant could not find a rate that was less than or equal to the rate to compare,” he said. “We put the aggregation program on hold and they negotiated with Homefield Energy to come to a rate that won’t save the citizens a whole lot of money, but it will be lower than Ameran’s rate to compare.”
Paris enters Homefield Energy agreement
The city of Paris is striving to fuel its citizens, and their businesses with the funds they need to flourish, and, in some cases, events that get them up and moving towards a better future. One of … more
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"Carr said the board’s action last month, to turn off water to homes who have/had leaks, needs to be codified into an ordinance. The board’s action last month made it a policy that homeowners have 30 days to fix leaks, or the water is disconnected."
Kansas turns off water supply to homes
KANSAS – The Kansas Village Board received good news during its monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 14, a clean audit. Nick Sibenaller of Gilbert, Medsker and Madigan in Charleston discussed … more
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"The board approved outgoing bid specifications for ambulance service in Special Service Area No. One, which encompasses Buck, Paris, Hunter, Stratton, Grandview, Symmes and Elbridge townships."
County Board approves ambulance service bid specs
The Edgar County Board covered plenty of ground between its Tuesday, Feb. 13 study session and a Wednesday, Feb. 14 meeting this week. Most notably, the board approved outgoing bid … more
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 “I feel blessed to be a small part of it all,” Pittenger said as a final comment. “Once a tiger...always a tiger.”
PHS searches for athletic trainer
The Paris High School Board meeting Monday, Feb. 12 started with a presentation by Bob Abernathy of the ECCEL program. ECCEL stands for Edgar Clark Career Exploration Leadership, a class for … more
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