Author Archives: Steve Brandy

District 118 Board Passes Current School Year Budget Unanimously; One Member Worried about Absence of "Contingency Line"
ABOVE: In the absence of Superintendent John Hart, Director of Human Resources Kim Pabst presided over the September 24th Danville District 118 Board meeting. In front of a sparse crowd at thei...
Steve Brandy Sep 24, 2025

Local Leaders in Industry, Economic Development, Education Come Together to Discuss "Training the Future Workforce"
ABOVE: Vermilion Advantage CEO Mike Marron addresses guests at the start of Wednesday's "Regional Roundtable" on workforce education at the Vermilion County Farm Bureau Building. "The future" w...
Steve Brandy Sep 24, 2025

State Rep Schweizer Speaks over Three Days to about 200 Concerned with Medicare Coverage Futures
ABOVE: State Rep Brandun Schweizer, in attendance at Wednesday's "Regional Roundtable" on Workforce Education at Vermilion County Farm Bureau building. State Rep Brandun Schweizer spent his mor...
Steve Brandy Sep 24, 2025

Fall Harvest Once Again Coincides with "National Farm Safety and Health Week"
The brief heat wave is over, some rain has fallen to give over dry fields just what they need, and the 2025 harvest is about to kick into high gear. Tom Fricke from the Vermilion County Farm Bureau al...
Steve Brandy Sep 24, 2025

Community Mourns Death of DHS Athletic Director
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY DANVILLE - The community is mourning the death of a longtime educator and coach in the area. Twenty-four-year teacher, coach and most ...
Steve Brandy Sep 24, 2025

Danville Council Pub Svcs: Police Chief Says Park Cameras already Helping; City Planning New "Welcome Packets" in 2026
During Tuesday evening's (Sept 23rd) Danville City Council Public Services Committee meeting, Police Chief Christopher Yates said that the new cameras being placed in city parks are ahead of schedule....
Steve Brandy Sep 23, 2025

Danville Library Looking at Job Cuts with Tax Levy Reduction Request from City
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: The Danville Public Library is looking at cuts with the city's next property tax levy. (File photo) To subscribe, click ...
Steve Brandy Sep 23, 2025

Mayor Williams Speaks with Passion in Support of Danville Police Department at End of Police Promotion Ceremony
At the conclusion of Tuesday morning's (Sept 23rd) Danville Police Department swearing in ceremony; which included the promotions Doug Miller to Deputy Chief and Jason Jeffries to Lieutenant; Danville...
Steve Brandy Sep 23, 2025

Danville Police: Doug Miller Promoted to Deputy Chief, Jason Jeffries Promoted to Lieutenant
ABOVE: Lieutenant Jeffries and Deputy Chief Miller after swearing in ceremonies. Danville's City Council Chambers overflowed with family and police officers Tuesday (Sept 23rd) morning for the promoti...
Steve Brandy Sep 23, 2025

Danville Fire: Broc Atwood Promoted to Lieutenant; David Jones Promoted to Captain
ABOVE: Fire Chief Aaron Marcott, Lieutenant Broc Atwood, Captain David Jones, Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr Firefighters and family crowded the Danville City Council Chambers Tuesday morning (Sept ...
Steve Brandy Sep 23, 2025








