PAXTON KIRBY FOODS’ SATURDAY COOKOUT FUNDRAISERSJuly 9, 2025
Jim Ehmen of Paxton, a member of the Loda American Legion Post No. 503, cooks ribeye steaks on a grill as he helps staff a Paxton Kirby Foods cookout fundraiser on Saturday, July 5, to benefit the Legion post. Through the end of November, the...
July 9, 2025
Today is Wednesday, July 9, the 190th day of 2025. There are 175 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting citizenship and “equal protection under the laws” to anyone “born...
With security in mind, project would connect jail, courthouseFORD COUNTY PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSIONBy WILL BRUMLEVE
will@fordcountychronicle.com | July 9, 2025
PAXTON — The construction of an enclosed breezeway linking Ford County’s jail and courthouse is still being considered to eliminate the need to transport inmates between the facilities using an outdoor sidewalk. Alternatively, the construction of a shorter breezeway, which would connect with a one-story...
July 9, 2025
PAXTON PAXTON — The Paxton Police Department released the following list of recent activity: Jonathan L. Sparks, 48, of Paxton, was arrested for possession of a weapon by a felon, unlawful use of a weapon, possession of ammunition without a Firearm Owner’s Identification card, possession...
July 9, 2025
Deputies ticket 13 speeders in June PAXTON — The Ford County Sheriff’s Office issued 33 traffic citations in June, including 13 for speeding, four for operating an uninsured vehicle and three for driving with a revoked or suspended driver’s license. Also issued were two tickets...
