Business

The Humble Hog relocating from Paxton to Knoxville, Tenn.

The Humble Hog relocating from Paxton to Knoxville, Tenn.

Will Brumleve | February 7, 2023

PAXTON — Ben Grice fondly recalls how the people of his hometown of Paxton have supported him through the years...

Five Points Academy — a new day care and preschool — opens in Paxton

Five Points Academy — a new day care and preschool — opens in Paxton

February 6, 2023

PAXTON — After working as a licensed home day care provider for seven years, Liz Mullett saw firsthand the need...

Ford County Chronicle’s new office officially open

Ford County Chronicle’s new office officially open

Will Brumleve | February 2, 2023

PAXTON — The Ford County Chronicle officially opened its new office this week on the second floor of the 138-year-old...

One Earth Energy seeks annexation, rezoning of land to allow for expansion

One Earth Energy seeks annexation, rezoning of land to allow for expansion

Will Brumleve | January 30, 2023

GIBSON CITY — To allow for expansion, One Earth Energy is seeking the annexation and rezoning of 103 acres of...

Obituaries

Obituary: Glenn Kaiser

Obituary: Glenn Kaiser

February 6, 2023

Glenn LeRoy Kaiser, 89, of Paxton, died at 12:26 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2023, Country Health Care, Gifford. Funeral services...

Obituary: Evelyn Plackett

Obituary: Evelyn Plackett

February 6, 2023

Evelyn Arlene Plackett, 94, a long-time resident of Paxton, died at 12:37 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at The Villas...

Obituary: Ronald Weber

Obituary: Ronald Weber

February 4, 2023

Ronald Alfred Weber, 87 of Buckley, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will...

Obituary: David Hastings

Obituary: David Hastings

February 4, 2023

David L. Hastings, 74 of Paxton, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, at Country Health Care of...