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Serving those who serve us

For members of the Shiloh FFA, giving back to the community’s farmers is more than just a simple tradition. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the chapter spent its morning preparing and delivering lunches to …

Stop, Drop and Learn!

As part of Fire Prevention Month, schools across the county celebrated Fire Prevention Week. The week, from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, is an educational program where educators and firefighters teach …

FIZZ! POP! BOOM!

Paris Union School District 95 spent the Monday holiday focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). On Monday, Oct. 12, Paris Union School District and OPTERRA partnered to …

Students honor those who served

Paris got a new piece of art downtown thanks to a local organization and group of dedicated students. D21 Designs in Paris got a makeover on the south side of the building after Mayo Mural …

PCHS senior advances to District FFA competition

A Paris student is headed to the Future Farmers of America (FFA) district competition after placing second in sectional interviews. Bella Sunkel, a senior at Paris Cooperative High School (PCHS) …

Tigers secure milestone victory

Paris 49, Olney 19 The Paris Tigers put together another strong offensive and defensive performance Friday night, defeating Olney, 49-19, and giving head coach Jeremy Clodfelder a milestone …

Crestwood wins first game of season

Crestwood 45, Salt Fork 15 - 7 th grade The Crestwood Lady Eagles kicked off their season at home versus Salt fork on Monday, Sept 28. The 7th grade Lady Eagles earned a 45–15 …

Redskins show muscle overpowering Titans

Sullivan 48, Tri-County 14 Week seven of the 2026 high school football season commenced on Friday night at Victory Field at Sullivan High School in Sullivan for Lincoln Prairie Conference …

Marshall improves playoff berth chances with win at Lawrenceville

Marshall 60, Lawrenceville 8 On Saturday, Oct. 3, a gorgeous autumn afternoon presented itself in the midst of cornfields, with the husks rustling in the gentle wind surrounding …

Paris moves to 10-6 with loss to Robinson

Robinson 6, Paris 3 In singles, Paris was very strong at the top of the lineup. Paedyn Keys never trailed in a 6-2, 6-1 win at #1, where she outlasted her opponent by keeping shots in play and …

Turnovers, indecision doom Lions in defensive slugfest

Casey-Westfield 13, Marshall 6 The Marshall High School Lions football team hosted the Casey-Westfield High School Warriors in a Little Illini conference football game on Friday, Sept. 25 at …

Missed opportunities haunt Titans as Blue Devils win

Villa Grove-Heritage, 28 Tri-County, 8 The second half of the 2026 high school football season kicked off on Friday, Sept 25 at Russ Ghere Field in Villa Grove for Lincoln Prairie Conference …

Olney edges out Paris on Senior Night

Olney 5, Paris 4 Olney doesn’t have any returning state qualifiers, but they are a solid team with a couple of freshmen making a major impact. In singles, Paedyn Keys won a rematch of …

Eagles hold off Tigers

Newton 35, Paris 29 The 4-1 Paris Tigers saw an early 15-point lead disappear Friday, Sept. 25, as the 2-3 Newton Eagles rallied for a 35-29 homecoming victory in a back-and-forth battle at …

Lions complete undefeated Homecoming week with straight set win over Robinson

On Thursday, Sept. 24, the Marshall High School volleyball team hosted conference foe Robinson in an LIC battle inside McNary Gymnasium on the campus of Marshall High School.   This highly …

PERK kicks off another year of mentorships

People Encouraging Remarkable Kids (PERK) recently kicked off another year of mentorship with a celebration bringing mentors and students together for the start of the new program year. The PERK …

The real dill

Students at a local school recently performed an autopsy on an unlikely subject – a pickle. Anatomy students at Paris Cooperative High School (PCHS) took part in a lab where students performed …

Lake Land College presents Adult Education program to Marshall

Marshall City Council heard from a local college representative about adult education. On Monday, Sept. 29, the Marshal City Council welcomed Lake Land College Director of Adult Education Dustyn …

Paris moves to 7-4 with win over Casey

Paris 8, Casey-Westfield 1 On Monday, Sept. 22, Paris visited Casey and took care of business on the road. Casey is led by returning state singles qualifier Daisy Mumford at #1. She …

Lions take down Maroons

marshall 20, Robinson 7 On Friday, Sept. 18, the 1-3 Marshall High School football team traveled to Crosby Field in Robinson to take on the 2-2 Maroons in a Little Illini Conference game on a …

Chrisman students explore trade careers at Construction Trades Expo

Chrisman High School students recently stepped outside the traditional classroom to explore career opportunities in construction and the skilled trades during Lake Land College’s 2026 Construction …

Kansas purchases new Titan mascot costume

KANSAS – A local school is getting a costume of its mascot. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Kansas Board of Education approved purchasing a titan costume for students or faculty to wear at events. …

PCHS celebrates Homecoming with Class Games

District 95 votes on budget, school calendar

The Paris Union School District 95 Board of Education approved a budget projecting approximately $20 million in revenue and $30.5 million in expenditures. The board approved its fiscal year 2027 …

Mayo launches interest groups

PARIS—Mayo Middle School is introducing a new series of student interest groups within the school. Mayo Principal Casey Pinnell outlined the initiative during the Paris 95 Board of Education …

Shiloh welcomes grandparents for lunch

HUME – A local school invited some very special guests to with students. On Friday, Sept. 11, students at Shiloh CUSD 1 spent their lunchtime with their grandparents. “We are …

Marshall volleyball comes out on top in Robinson

Robinson Invitational On Saturday, Sept. 5, the Marshall High School volleyball team traveled to Robinson High School to play in the Robinson Invitational tournament, an 8-team, all-day event …

Paris Tennis falls to Danville

Danville 7, Paris 2 On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Paris Tennis faced a tough opponent in Danville - another tough team on our schedule. Danville features three returning state qualifiers at #1, #3, …

Annual Doc Acklin race results

PARIS—Paris High School hosted the 10 th annual Doc Acklin cross-country invite on Saturday, Aug. 29. The race is sponsored by Horizon Health Foundation and Paris High School in memory of the late …

Paris beats Marshall in Edgar County heat

Paris 34, Marshall 20 The Paris Tigers battled the Marshall Lions on a hot, humid night in Edgar County—on their way to a 34-20 victory. On Friday, Sept. 4, the Marshall High School …

PHS After Prom fundraiser

PARIS—Paris High School students and/or supporters will have the chance to win a tropical getaway as part of the 2027 PHS After-Prom Vacation Raffle. Only 250 raffle tickets will be available …

Bunnies overpower Titans

Fisher 48, Tri-County 14 It was the 2026 home football opener for the Tri-County Titans on Friday, Aug. 28, at Titans Field in Oakland, hosting the newest member of the Lincoln Prairie …

Marshall volleyball season begins with sweep over Chrisman

Marshall 2, Chrisman 0 On Thursday, Aug. 27, the Marshall High School volleyball team began the 2026 campaign by hosting the Chrisman High School Cardinals in a non-conference doubleheader …

Tigers open season with three straight sweeps

Paris 2, Charleston 0 Paris finished off Charleston with the same player who carried them through the second set. Leading 24–22, the Tigers ran one last clean sequence: a strong serve receive …

Sparta-Steeleville aerial attack takes down Marshall

  Sparta-Steeleville 36, Marshall 7 The Marshall High School football team went on the road to Pierce Field in Sparta to take on the Sparta-Steeleville Bulldogs in a non-conference …

Tigers serve up two strong victories

Paris 9, SJO 0 St. Joseph-Ogden is a relatively new program. They started as a club team six years ago and on Aug. 29, Paris met them for the fourth time. “They have a lot of good …

Tigers win Big in week 2

Paris 42, North Vermillion 12 After holding off Chester late in week one for a two-point victory, the Tigers left no doubt early in week two that they came to win. On Friday, Aug. 28, Paris …

District 95 reinstates fingerprint background checks for school volunteers

Paris Union School District 95 is returning to its pre-pandemic volunteer screening requirements, requiring anyone who wishes to volunteer with students to complete a fingerprint-based criminal …

Financial Aid Night planned for Kansas students and families

Students and families preparing for college will have an opportunity to learn more about paying for higher education during an upcoming Financial Aid Night at Kansas School. The event is …

Shiloh Schools establishes new Academic & Athletic Hall of Fame

Shiloh CUSD #1 is establishing a new Shiloh Schools Academic & Athletic Hall of Fame to recognize members of its school community who have achieved significant accomplishments in academics, …

Near missed opportunities hamper Titans as Storm hold on

Sangamon Valley 13, Tri-County 8 The start of a new era of Tri-County Titans high school football began on Friday, Aug. 21, in Niantic for the start of the 2026 IHSA season, beginning Lincoln …

Paris wins season opener against Chester

Paris 27, Chester 25 The 2026 football season started off on the right foot for the Paris Tigers as they opened the season with a victory against the Chester Yellowjackets. Both teams came …

District 95 revises 2026-27 calendar

Paris Union School District 95 will make several changes to its 2026-2027 school calendar following the delayed start of the school year, with the final student attendance day now scheduled for …

P95 construction updates

PARIS—With less than three weeks before students return to the classroom, Paris Union School District 95 officials say major summer construction projects remain on schedule, with crews working to …

Back to School Bang returns

PARIS—To help prepare children for the upcoming school year, Horizon Health will host its 12th annual “Back to School Bang” on Friday, August 7. This free, interactive health and wellness event …

Kansas CUSD3 waives all school fees for 2026–2027 academic year

Kansas Community Unit School District 3 (CUSD3) has announced that all school fees will be waived for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year. This waiver applies to all standard academic fees, …

Staying Afloat

Students tested their engineering skills — and their ability to stay afloat — during the 20th annual cardboard boat regatta, held recently on a “cool cloudy day,” according to organizer and …

PCHS students report feeling safe, supported by teachers

At the Paris High School board meeting on Wednesday, May 20, Superintendent Mary Morgan Ryan delivered the third in a series of presentations designed to provide the board with key insights and data …

Tigers battle tough sectional field, finish eighth at Champaign tournament

For postseason tennis, each school enters up to two singles players and two doubles teams in the sectional tournament. The top four finishers in singles and in doubles advance to the state …

Chrisman Elementary hosts Pen-Pals

  On Wednesday, May 13, Chrisman Elementary School students in second to fifth grade hosted their pen-pals for a luncheon. “The students who volunteered for the Pen-Pal Program have …

Science in the parks

On May 16, families   turned out for an afternoon of science-themed fun during the first Pack the Parks event of 2026, hosted by the Paris Park Board. Originally planned for Union Street …
Edgar County safety services come together to teach students

Full Throttle on Prevention

  Off-road vehicle accidents send more than 100,000 people to the emergency room each year in the U.S., with an average of 500-700 lives lost annually. Many of these accidents involve …

Paris 95 principals outline school improvement efforts across district

Principals from all three schools in Paris District 95 presented updates on their school improvement plans during the Monday, May 11 school board meeting, highlighting efforts focused on attendance, …

Altrusa donates books

  Students at Crestwood, Memorial, Carolyn-Wenz and the Creative Learning Center in Paris all had reason to celebrate this week. All students starting in preschool and going through fifth …

Shiloh teachers Amy Nickell prepare for retirement

  Music has been woven into nearly every part of Amy Nickell’s life. Now, after 35 years in education, including 25 years at Shiloh CUSD 1, the longtime band, choir and music teacher …

Mayo Educator Kaatje Camp plans to depart education after decades in the field

  After more than a decade at Mayo Middle School, special education teacher Kaatje Camp is preparing to close a meaningful chapter in her life. Camp was recognized during a recent …

Restoration and repair delays in Kansas boat program

The April 15 Kansas Board of Education meeting included an update from ECCEL Academy, updates on the restoration and repair of the school’s boat for their bass fishing program and the replacement …

New tubas for Paris Cooperative High School Band

The Paris High School Band Parents Association has received a significant boost toward improving the band’s marching program, thanks to a grant awarded by the Edgar County Community Foundation on …

Apples for the next generation

What began as a simple idea in a community meeting has now quite literally taken root across Edgar County. After over a year of planning, fundraising and collaboration, BeeWell’s Apple Tree …

Students growing a future

The Paris High School FFA chapter will open its annual greenhouse plant sale Saturday, April 25, offering a wide selection of flowers, vegetables and ornamental plants grown by students throughout …

Safety for students

Edgar County 4-H and Illinois 4-H are joining forces to host a pilot program, Ride Right Rally. This event is designed to educate sixth-grade students about off-road vehicle safety. Students …

Students attend state conference

In March, the Shiloh School student council attended the District Convention and State Convention. Congratulations to Payton Scott and Ahlyssa Garwood. Payton is the Kickapoo district’s …

Chrisman hosts Glo-Bingo

Chrisman Elementary School hosted its first-ever Glo-Bingo Family Engagement Night on Thursday, March 26. The event was held in the Elementary school multipurpose room and was sponsored by the …

Shiloh students ‘Dine & Dance’

HUME—Students at Shiloh CUSD 1 stepped into an evening of elegance and life lessons during the school’s annual Dine & Dance event, held on Wednesday, April 1. According to Superintendent …

Hadestown: Teen Edition

Paris 95 builds framework to support growing multilingual student population

As the number of multilingual students in the Paris area continues to rise, Paris District 95 leaders are taking new steps to better support their academic success and ensure compliance with state …

Tattoos for a Tune

Paris’ local tattoo shop, Loco Estilo Ink, had a long weekend of specials last weekend, starting with a Friday the 13th flash event followed by a weekend-long flash and piercing special benefiting …

Festival of the Bands

On Saturday, March 7, five bands from Paris schools gathered in the Paris Cooperative High School gym to perform for a packed house. “This concert is a celebration of the hard work our …

Shiloh students host comedy night

  Members of the communities that make up the Shiloh Community Unit School District showed up to the Newman community center on Saturday, Feb. 28, to support the class of 2028 and enjoy a …

Parent urges greater support, visibility for PCHS wrestling program

\A parent’s emotional appeal at the Feb. 18 Paris Cooperative High School board meeting is drawing attention to concerns that the school’s wrestling program lacks visibility, recognition and …

Lamour makes history

Paris Cooperative High School senior Joshua Lamour walked into the IHSA state wrestling tournament knowing he would face the toughest competition of his life. What he did not know was how deeply the …

Mayo Middle School crafts map for auction

At the upcoming Rec auction on Saturday, Feb. 28, Paris community members will have the opportunity to bid on a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by students at Mayo Middle School - a hand-drawn map of …

Horizon Health offers annual healthcare scholarships

Horizon Health and the Horizon Health Foundation are offering scholarships to local students to further their education in the medical field. These healthcare scholarships are available for the …

Tri-County schools update athletic agreement

The Shiloh Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education recently reviewed and approved a series of updates to its athletic co-op agreement following a Parent Advisory Committee meeting. …

“F” is for fire safety

Local firefighters recently stepped out of the station and into the classroom to help Memorial School students learn about fire safety while reinforcing their alphabet studies. Last week, the …

Field trip brings Holocaust history to life

Crestwood eighth-grade students are learning about the Holocaust in a deeply personal and memorable way, thanks to a curriculum that dedicates an entire quarter to the subject. According to …

Paris schools announce official e-learning plans

Following a three-day school closure due to weather, all schools in Paris have approved e-learning plans. An email sharing the new update for the various schools was sent to parents and guardians on …

Chrisman student earns multiple honors in 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

From hundreds of thousands of entries submitted by students across the country, a Chrisman High School student has earned significant regional recognition in the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing …

5Essentials survey opens

Parents, students and teachers across Edgar County are being encouraged to take part in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, a statewide initiative designed to gather feedback on school climate and …

Wenz hosts NED Show

On Friday, Jan. 9, Carolyn Wenz Elementary hosted the NED Show, a traveling assembly program that “promotes academic achievement through character development.” NED is an acronym that stands for …

Crestwood Drama brings whimsical adventure to stage with Dot & the Kangaroo Jr.

Crestwood Junior High’s drama students are ready to take audiences on a magical journey this winter with their production of Dot & the Kangaroo Jr., directed by Agnes Laughlin. Performances …

PCHS competes in conference matches

Paris Cooperative High School’s scholastic bowl completed the LIC regular season this past week with a 6-1 record. After dropping the first LIC match of the season 260-200 to Marshall, Paris …

Paris High School Beacon Brigade unveils 2026 plans

PARIS—Paris High School band leaders Dr. Kevin Pruiett and Jessica Hendrickson officially welcomed families to the PHS Band program this week, sharing a slate of major announcements that include …

Crestwood Lady Eagles

Girls’ basketball has been underway for our Crestwood Lady Eagles, led by head coach Danielle Colvin and assistant coaches Amanda Martin and Kristen Trogden. They recently finished the regular …

Tigers open season with strong run

The Paris Cooperative High School boys basketball team is off to a competitive start to the 2025 season, finishing 2-1 at the Danville Schlarman Topper Classic before splitting their first two …

Scholastic efforts

PARIS—The PCHS Scholastic Bowl team welcomed Marshall, Oblong and Casey to the PCHS STEM Lab on Tuesday, Dec. 9, for a conference matchup that put students’ knowledge to the test across a …

The Nutcrackers that stole Christmas (and the Show)

‘Tis the season to be merry, and artsy, especially for students in Paris. Last week, visions of sugar plums weren’t just dancing inside the heads of art students in schools across …

District 95 celebrates academic growth, attendance gains

The Paris Union School District 95 Board of Education covered a wide-ranging agenda during its Dec. 8 meeting,   including receiving school report card presentations from principals and staff. …

FFA fills baskets and hearts

More than 80 families in the Paris area will receive holiday support this year thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Paris FFA chapter and the generosity of the local community. The chapter recently …

CHEMISTRY IS COOL

Memorial Elementary students were treated to an exciting and educational field trip on Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, when members of the Paris Cooperative High School Chemistry Club hosted a …

Wenz Student Council spreads cheer with community service

Students from the Carolyn Wenz Elementary School Student Council spent their day giving back to the community, lending helping hands across Paris as part of a special round of holiday service …

Sealed with a snout

On Nov. 10, to cap off Red Ribbon week at Crestwood School, Principal Meghan Damler puckered up to lock snouts with a 200-pound pig. While the smooch was definitely not boar-ing, Damler was quick to …

Don’t feed the students: PCHS Drama Club wows with Little Shop of Horrors

Veterans’ visits bring lessons of courage, kindness to Paris schools

Students across Paris schools paused this week to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, gathering for Veterans Day presentations. Local veterans from the Veterans of Foreign …

Beyond the Bell program ends after Summer 2026

PARIS—During the recent Paris District 95 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Mary Morgan Ryan addressed important updates regarding the district’s 21st Century Community Learning …

Carolyn Wenz Elementary to begin four-year improvement plan after ISBE designation

PARIS—During its November meeting, the Paris District 95 Board of Education reviewed the recently released Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) summative designations, with Superintendent …

Carolyn Wenz students celebrate good behavior with sweet treats

PARIS—Students from Carolyn Wenz Elementary enjoyed a sweet afternoon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as part of the school’s quarterly good behavior celebration. Beginning at …

Kindness Club spreads cheer at Pleasant Meadows

CHRISMAN — Students from Chrisman Elementary School’s Kids’ Kindness Club shared smiles and encouragement during a recent visit to Pleasant Meadows Senior Living. On Tuesday, …

Edgar County schools receive report cards

Each fall, the Illinois State Board of Education releases its annual Illinois School Report Cards, offering a detailed examination of how schools across the state are performing. The 2025 report …

Shiloh FFA members show appreciation for local farmers

HUME—For members of the Shiloh FFA, giving back to the community’s farmers is more than just a simple tradition. On Friday, Oct. 17, the chapter spent its morning preparing and delivering …