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Marge Houghland celebrated her 90th birthday on Jan. 14. She received a key to the city of Paris from Mayor Craig Smith and had two festive birthday celebrations.
Houghland is 90 years young
Marge Houghland celebrated her 90th birthday in a big way. In honor of her special birthday, a celebration was held at the First Christian Church in Paris. Surrounded by family and friends, … 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 extends social services
Social work is one of the fastest-growing professions in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At its core is social services, a public service intended to provide support and … more
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Tile failure leaves massive hole on Paris square
Tile archway under the highway, at East Court and South Main Streets, failed Monday, Jan. 29, leaving a gaping car-sized hole on the corner in front of Paris Realty. Several small pipes feed … more
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Surrounded by family and friends, Aubree Leader signed her letter of intent on Tuesday, Jan. 23. From left, front row, Ryden Newman, Alina Leader, Aubree Leader and Brittany Farris. In back, coaches Carrie Hoffman and Clay Bess.
Leader commits to DACC, looks forward to role in new program
At six years old, Aubree Leader had dreamed of becoming a college athlete. This week, she proved dreams can come true. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, Leader inked her letter of intent with Danville … more
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Narcan is the FDA-approved nasal spray form of naloxone, an essential tool in responding to the opioid crisis. Across Edgar County, Hour House and the Edgar County ROSC have established several Narcan displays where individuals can receive the free medication and instructions. Above is a Narcan display at R&J Liquor in Paris.
Recovery care is healing Edgar County
Edgar County is taking strides to create a supportive environment for individuals in a community struggling with substance use disorder, thanks to the instillation and involvement of a system of care … more
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Cutest Pet Contest finalists announced
The moment Edgar County's cat, dog, bunny and donkey parents have been anxiously waiting for has finally arrived. Finalists for each category in the 2024 Prairie Press Cutest Pet Contest are here and … more
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Equipment malfunction sparks urgent response at Chrisman natural gas substation
CHRISMAN – An equipment malfunction at a local natural gas substation caused quite a commotion over the weekend, resulting in the closure of an intersection and the evacuation of a nearby home. … more
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Captain Steve Gallagher of the Paris Police Department watches the brave members of the Paris Fire Department work to extinguish the flames of a house fire that sparked the morning of Jan. 1
Weekend fire continues a troubling trend in Paris
Local firefighters and first responders have remained vigilant in the New Year. In less than four weeks, the Paris Fire Department has already responded to six different structure fires. The … more
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A six-week process exists to become a bus driver, and that includes obtaining a CDL, passing a written test and working with an instructor and driving a set number of hours.
Kansas School Board begins to consider bus leases
The School Board for Kansas Community Unit School District No. 3 met Wednesday, Jan. 17, in its regular meeting, where they wrestled with bus lease options and agreed to approve the Tri-County … more
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Some changes are coming to Shiloh School, perhaps the most noticeable will be a new gym floor.
Changes are coming to Shiloh school
HUME — January is School Board Appreciation Month, a time set aside to recognize the hard-working members of local communities who volunteer their time and energy to make decisions about the … more
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The funds that are dropped into the piggybank remain in the library and are rarely touched by the staff.
SHARE program saves money for library patrons
The SHARE program, in 2023, saved Paris library patrons more than $415,000. That program, which makes interlibrary loans an easy and convenient online service, provides extra popular titles to … more
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Zach Bell
Meet a Paris firefighter
“Events from my childhood gave me perspective on what it’s like to be on the other side of an emergency call,” Zach Bell said. Bell joined the Paris Fire Department on July 10, … more
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Dr. Marilyn Frey (left) hosted a luncheon on Jan. 17 to thank volunteers of Compassionate Food Ministries. Gladys Frost (left) serves alongside Frey as the office manager and director of the food pantry. In total, eight directors run the pantry.
Volunteers Honored for Compassionate Food Ministries
Dr. Marilyn Frey hosted a luncheon Wednesday, Jan. 17, to honor volunteers of Compassionate Food Ministries, the food pantry dedicated to serving Edgar County residents. Volunteers met for lunch … more
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“Sixty-one percent of surveyed teachers said they would prefer to have an e-learning day and 25 percent said to leave the day as a snow day.”
School faces snowy situation
Local school boards are currently contending with tempestuous winter weather and trying to balance their responsibility to care for students’ well-being and their education. The Community Unit … more
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Tom Dunn has been volunteering with Meals on Wheels since 2008. Dunn is seen above (right) with his grandson (left) making deliveries to home-bound individuals via Horizon Health’s Meals on Wheels program.
Delivering a different kind of care
Hundreds of thousands of adults across the country struggle with hunger and isolation, and in a world that is still struggling to fully recover from the stressors of a worldwide pandemic compounding … more
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The County Jail will be completely new including having a new name, the Edgar County Public Safety Center (ECPSC).
New name for the new jail
The Edgar County Board’s jail project has a new due date for schematics and bids, pricing estimates and, most notably, a name for the facility. As discussed during a Jan. 8 Edgar County … more
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"During its Monday, April 8 meeting, the Paris Union School District 95 Board of Education received confirmation that an additional $487,115.76 in grant paybacks are due, this time to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)."
Paris 95 audit report shows marked improvement with one caveat
Members of the Paris Union School District 95 (Paris 95) Board of Education breathed a collective sigh of relief on Monday, Jan. 8 after a briefing on the district’s most recent audit revealed … more
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Gretchen Stone, the newest addition to The Prairie Press is an accomplished journalist with a career that has taken her across the country. As of Jan. 8. 2024, the reporter is making her home in Edgar County as a staff writer for the press.
Gretchen Stone joins the Prairie Press newsroom
A lifelong love of journalism has carried Gretchen Stone across the country, from the wilds of West Virginia to the banks of the Mississippi and now, as of Monday, Jan. 8, to Edgar County as a staff … more
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The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host its annual Chamber Celebration next Saturday, April 13.
Paris Council OKs new Liquor License
The Paris City Council approved a new Class B Liquor License, moving the city up to 10 Class B liquor licenses, during its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 8. The license was granted under an … 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 received clean audit
The Paris Cooperative High School Board of Education met on Monday, Jan. 8, and presented its annual audit. Tami Knight from the Kemper CPS Group LLP reported it was a clean audit with no issues … more
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