Author Archives: Steve Brandy

Fischer Theatre Announces Special Community Involvement/Donation Opportunity; Gene Hackman Film Festival Aug 16-17
ABOVE: Fischer Theatre Interim Director Ashton Greer during Wednesday, July 9th press briefing. Danville's Historic Fischer Theatre has announced a very special weekend for August 16th and 17th...
Steve Brandy Jul 09, 2025

Balloons Over Vermilion | Co-Chair Passing along Memories to Her Son
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Balloons Over Vermilion Co-Chair Carly Goodwin is shown with her family at last year's event. (photo provided) DANVILLE - ...
Steve Brandy Jul 09, 2025

Balloons Over Vermilion | Pilot Who Started Later in Life Enjoying the Ride
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY DANVILLE - Ed DeVore was in his late 40s when he started working as a crew member for local hot-air balloon pilots about 15 years ago, a...
Steve Brandy Jul 08, 2025

Danville Council Committee: Tariffs affecting Local Purchases; Building Purchase to Make Way for Mass Transit Expansion
Are the new tariffs coming out of Washington affecting local government expenses? Judging by something that came up during Tuesday evening's (July 8th) Danville City Council Public Works Committee mee...
Steve Brandy Jul 08, 2025

Arena Seeking New Hockey Ice Lease Proposals
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: General Manager Teri Gaffney outside the arena. (file photo) DANVILLE - With the Danville Dashers hockey team agreement ...
Steve Brandy Jul 08, 2025

Vermilion County Indivisibles Planning to Join "National John Lewis Day of Action" on Thursday, July 17th; NOW ON SE CORNER
ABOVE: The beginning of the Indivisibles Vermilion County "No Kings" march on May 1st, as it left the Social Security Building and crossed Vermilion Street. NOTE: THE LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED ...
Steve Brandy Jul 08, 2025

INDIANA: Sen. Deery's School Accountability Bill Ceremonially Signed into Law
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM INDIANA STATE SENATOR SPENCER DEERY'S OFFICE ABOVE: State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette, standing to the governor's left) joins Gov. Mike Braun for the cere...
Steve Brandy Jul 08, 2025

Ping Pong Drop Kicks Off Full Week for Georgetown Fair
Coming out of the holiday weekend, and one night before the opening of the carnival, Monday evening (July 7th) was a busy time at the Georgetown Fair. While the Miss Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant was ...
Steve Brandy Jul 07, 2025

Illinois State Police Announces Results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander Heather Apperson announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patr...
Steve Brandy Jul 07, 2025

Senator Paul Faraci Hosting Senior Fraud Seminar in Vermilion & Champaign Counties; FRI JULY 18TH
THE FOLLOWING IS A CRIS HEALTHY AGAIN RELEASE CRIS Healthy Aging Senior Fraud Seminar with State Senator Paul Faraci State Senator Paul Faraci is hosting a Senior Fraud Seminar in Vermilion and...
Steve Brandy Jul 07, 2025








