At least I got lei’d. That’s all I can say about my performance at the Paxton Area Chamber of Commerce’s golf scramble on Friday. At the golf scramble, the chamber put on a Hawaiian theme in which a lot of members put on Hawaiian shirts and were given a chance to pick up and wear some leis, which is an […]
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Tom Fairchild: A lifetime of customer service
By DIANE PERKINS For the Ford County Chronicle In 2016, I wrote a story about Clyde McRae, who retired from Birkey’s Farm Store in Gibson City after 50 years working the parts counter. He was the longest-tenured employee in the Birkey’s organization. Working with McRae in the parts department was Tom Fairchild. Both of them were known for making sure […]
Paxton Police Blotter (June 12, 2025)
PAXTON — The Paxton Police Department released the following list of recent activity: — Joey M. Cannon, 41, of Paxton, was arrested for violation of conditions of pretrial release around 2:54 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, in the 200 block of West Oak Street. The arrest occurred after police responded to a report of a dispute between neighbors. Cannon’s neighbor told […]
Paxton council approves language for backyard chickens ballot question
PAXTON — The Paxton City Council on Tuesday, June 10, approved the language for a nonbinding referendum that will appear on the next primary election ballot — on March 17, 2026 — asking Paxton voters if they feel the city should allow backyard chickens. The unanimous vote came a month after the council — during a joint meeting of its […]
To avoid conflicts, Sunday afternoon graduation proposed in 2026 at PBL High School
PAXTON — On a Friday in late May, while their senior classmates were walking the stage and receiving their diplomas at Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School, Brady Young and Isaiah Busby were some 20 miles away in Hoopeston, where they were competing in a sectional track-and-field meet. After both qualified for the IHSA Class 1A state meet in the 4×800 relay — […]
PBL’s investigation into sexual misconduct claims vs. Rob Pacey nearly finished
PAXTON — The president of the Paxton-Buckley-Loda school district’s teachers’ union told the school board on Wednesday, June 11, that a Chicago law firm enlisted by the district to investigate claims of sexual misconduct by suspended teacher Rob Pacey was nearly finished with its work. Amy Johnson, a second-grade teacher who serves as president of the PBL Education Association labor […]
Church Street Cowboy Freedom Ride set for June 21
GIBSON CITY — For several years, a gentle soul roamed the streets of Gibson City, easily identified by his signature cowboy hat and flowing, dark hair. Early on, Colin Kristensen was probably on foot, but in later years the likely mode of transportation was a red, diesel-powered steel horse that was a Dodge Ram everyone knew. He had even been […]
Paxton Pirates swim team wins home opener
https://www.fordcountychronicle.com/articles/paxton-park-district/photo-gallery-paxton-pirates-swim-meet-june-11-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK3OGNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFmdW1DUFpheTByR0VLUG1hAR6v0FH6Fgs_0tz1LMwCvnSqTx9k3oR03PGJPjfUQomwshGazfyHIxc8aobQpw_aem_jgQAxFtOd_EP7qqCphwCOg PAXTON – The Paxton Pirates swim team won its first home meet of the 2025 season on Wednesday. The lady Pirates won 188-39 over the Hoopeston Stingrays while the Paxton boys won 118-57. Morgan Loschen finished first in the girls’ age 11-12 50-meter freestyle with a time of 39.84 seconds while Grace Didier and Eden Schnebly finished second and […]
Photo gallery: Paxton Pirates swim meet (June 11, 2025)
Here are some sights from Paxton’s home opener on Wednesday, which resulted in a 188-39 win for the lady Pirates and a 118-57 triumph for the boys …
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