Thanks to all who helped make our presentation of Handel’s “Messiah” a success: Dr. Janet McCumber, our director; our singers for their talent and time; those providing accompaniment; the area communities for their support; the Presbyterian and the Bible churches for the use of their facilit…
The country is currently battling the most devastating drug epidemic in history. After drug overdoses killed a record-breaking 72,300 Americans in 2017, President Donald Trump and the federal government declared a “national health emergency” to combat opioid and drug abuse.
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The Paxton-Buckley-Loda school district intends to tear down the PBL Eastlawn School building. That much is clear.
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Can we allow the fate of the historically significant PBL Eastlawn School building to be based on a coin toss?
I don’t recall Tony Lee attacking the National Rifle Association or the Republican party back when he was a candidate for Ford County state’s attorney. His Sept. 11 letter puts him in league with Democrats. What a train wreck they are! There is currently a leftist jihad against Christian val…
The good thing about the new marijuana law is that communities can opt out of retail sales and limit drug traffic.
This past week I came across two news items that provided a glimmer of hope on the gun sickness tormenting our country.
Here is an update on the benefit cruise held Aug. 24 by Just An Angel to raise funds for 7-year-old Macie Marie Meier, who recently had a heart transplant.
Once again, Loda Good Ole Days weekend went spectacularly well ... with the exception of one problem.
Three cheers for Paxton! Thank you for being the fabulous small town with a big heart that I’ve loved for 50 years. In spite of everything that has been endured by those who know the town’s sour underbelly all too well, Paxton is a city of friendly people who are good at heart. Anne Frank ex…
I continue to read letters/comments in regard to the planned demise of PBL Eastlawn School, the former Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School and former Paxton Community High School building.
Joseph W. Royer and the old Paxton High School
In your May 16 article covering the Ford County Board’s finance committee meeting, Chairman Chase McCall and board member Ann Ihrke called the state split movement “symbolic” and merely designed to spark a discussion. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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Followers of the Ford County Record’s Facebook page were asked this week: “Do you think the Paxton-Buckley-Loda school board should reconsider its planned demolition of historic PBL Eastlawn School, the former Paxton Community High School building? If so, why? If not, why not?” Select respon…
I just ran across Jolen Minetz’s letter that was published a few years ago regarding the future of PBL Eastlawn School in Paxton. Plans to demolish the historic building may already be said and done, but I couldn’t agree with her more.
Communication is incredibly important to me. The older I get, the more I realize how very important communication is to my everyday life.
Illinois is considering the most radical abortion bills ever. If passed, they will turn us into the abortion haven of the Midwest and the “Abortion Capital of America.”
I purposely try to steer away from articles on politics, social ills or a myriad of other “sensitive” issues plaguing our society. I’d rather write about interesting news items and, in doing so, hopefully provide some humor instead of the more serious stuff. I’ll let the Tribunes, Gazettes a…
In this series of articles, we’re looking at some passages pertaining to the end times when Jesus returns again to judge the world in righteousness (Acts 17:31).
Recent political cartoons in the Ford County Record seem only to bash President Trump.
At first, the black-feathered bird seemed to be waiting patiently by the curb for a passing car. But an observant driver quickly noticed something was awry.
By DERRICK BABBSFor the Ford County RecordLeslie Cornelius Arends was born Sept. 27, 1895, in Melvin, where he, his four brothers and two sisters grew up on his father’s farm. After graduating from Melvin High School in 1912, he attended Oberlin College in Ohio for two years.
By DERRICK BABBSFor the Ford County RecordEarly pioneer Samuel Lyman was the first white settler of Lyman Township in Ford County. He was born in Massachusetts on July 16, 1811, and came to the area with his wife and four sons. In July 1856, he built the first permanent house on the northeas…
By DERRICK BABBSFor the Ford County RecordA look at notable early crimes in Ford County, from 1872 to 1928:Sept. 29, 1872 — The first recorded inmate was placed in the Ford County jail. His name was Edward Cavangh. He was 25 years old and from St. Louis. He was arrested for drawing his revolver.
By DERRICK BABBSFor the Ford County Record
By DERRICK K. BABBSFor the Ford County RecordIn today’s society, political corruption is sadly a common place. As you look back in our history, you see that mortal man, tempted in the earlier days of higher moral standards, also failed in their elected office and the people of their communit…
By DERRICK K. BABBSFor the Ford County Record
By KRISTINA PHELANFord County Record columnistI am an animal lover. I gravitate toward all creatures and usually turn into one of those ridiculous adults who talks to animals in a high baby voice.
By SAM ERWINOwner of Nordic Total FitnessAs usual, something came along that inspired me to write something for this week’s column. Usually, it’s one of the gym members at Nordic Total Fitness who has done something incredible, but this time it was a quote from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Convicted murderer Drew Peterson is a villain straight out of central casting — an allegedly crooked suburban cop who bumped off spouses who drew his ire.Nine years ago, the 62-year-old Peterson made big news amid allegations that he had killed two of his wives. The story even prompted a mad…
By SAM ERWINOwner of Nordic Total FitnessWill Brumleve, editor of the Paxton Record, recently asked if I would like to write a weekly column about health, fitness, nutrition, etc. He said it might be a good way to motivate people to live a healthier lifestyle.
There’s no lack of conflict between Illinois and Indiana, whether it’s over businesses and jobs or Big Ten sports.People in Kankakee County have added water, silt and sand to that list.
SAVOY — Matt Neaville, ironically, is the old man on the block today on the newly formed Champaign Swarm professional basketball team.Ironic, given that when I used to hoop with Matt, he was always the youngest person on the court.
I am writing in response to several articles in the Paxton Record relating to the future and likely demise of the PBL Eastlawn School building. I found the blatant disregard for the historic value of the building in this decision-making process quite disturbing.
Jim Wood, pastor at the Vineyard Church in Paxton, recently returned from a 10-day missions trip to China and has written the following article about his experiences there. Wood will also be sharing stories, photos and answering questions about his trip at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at the …
As I was covering last year’s Swine ‘N’ Dine BBQ Cookoff in Paxton, I couldn’t help but be jealous of all the grilling action in front of me.You see, I love food, but I love grilled food even more. So as I took photos and interviewed the contestants on Market Street that late September day, …
By STEVI FOXFor the Paxton RecordThis is a short story with a long history. It’s 2001, and a pretty big year in my life. I’m a freshman in high school, deciding who I am and why I’m not comfortable in 15-year-old skin. My grandmother, the “rock” of the family, had just died. I really turned …
By MARY DICKINSONUI Extension Master GardenerIn my last two columns, I talks about trees with pizzazz and easy-care shrubs. Trees and shrubs make up the framework of our gardens, but it’s the flowers that fill it out and lift our spirits.
By ROD COPAS / Iroquois County Board chairmanAs sitting Iroquois County Board chairman, I want to take this opportunity to address the issues surrounding the Iroquois County position in regard to public health.
By PHIL PETERSONFor the Paxton RecordMost of us watched the recent debate between President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney. Wow! What an unexpected outcome. It seemed as though the president was as shocked and paralyzed as a deer caught in headlights.
How do you fuel your body for your exercise?Usually, no one thinks about eating before, during or after exercising. Maybe it’s because we exercise to burn calories so why add more calories to what you are trying to burn off.
I don’t know if you have seen me and Paxton Record Editor Will Brumleve touring around town, or at a recent Paxton Rotary Club meeting.If you haven’t, my name is Andrew Rosten. I am the new sports editor at the Paxton Record.
By MARC AMOREFor the Paxton RecordWhen I was a little boy, 9 or 10 years old, my friends and I had a club. Well, not so much a club as an organization. We called ourselves “BeeBusters.”