Category Archives: More News
Groundbreaking Set for Towne Place Suites
A ground-breaking ceremony is set Monday for the new Towne Place Suites by Marriott which will be built in Danville. Sunrise Hospitality, Inc. is investing $7-million dollars to construct 80 all-suite...
Bill Pickett Apr 23, 2017
Parke County Man Held on Murder Charges
Parke County Indiana Sheriff's Police are holding a Rockville man on murder charges. Deputies arrested 64-year-old John Hartman at his home on Poplar Street in Rockville early Saturday. The Sheriff's ...
Bill Pickett Apr 23, 2017
AG Industry Brings New Opportunities for Students
Agriculture took center stage at Danville Area Community College Friday as the college hosted its 40th Annual Ag Day events. Craig Potter, a DACC Ag instructor, is pleased that many young students are...
Bill Pickett Apr 21, 2017
Danville Mayor Speaks Out on Recent Violence
Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer is speaking-out about the recent violence involving shots fired in the community. In a statement to VermilionCountyFirst.com News the Mayor said no one is more frustrat...
Bill Pickett Apr 21, 2017
Election Commission Director Leaving Post
The Executive Director of the Danville Election Commission is leaving that position. Will Nesbitt says he has accepted a new job in the private sector at Hyster Yale Company. His last day with the Ele...
Bill Pickett Apr 20, 2017
Champaign Police Offer Tips For Special Events
The Champaign community has a number of special events planned this weekend for citizens near and far, including the 19th Annual Roger Ebert's Film Festival, the 9th Annual Christie Clinic Marathon, a...
Bill Pickett Apr 20, 2017
Ribbon-Cutting Opens New Veterans Housing
A ribbon-cutting event Thursday marked the official opening of the new Cannon Place Apartments in Danville. The 65-unit supportive housing building is located on the Veterans Affairs campus in Danvill...
Bill Pickett Apr 20, 2017
Money Smart Week Activities Underway
Some students who won prizes as part of Money Smart Week are recommending saving money for such things as medical bills. Haven Elliott of Oakwood High School won first place and a $750 prize, for her ...
Bill Pickett Apr 20, 2017
Danville Dashers Win Commissioner's Cup!
The Danville Dashers are the Federal Hockey League's Commissioner’s Cup Champions. They raised the cup last night at the Palmer Arena in front of a crowd of 1,154 local hockey fans. The scoring ...
Bill Pickett Apr 19, 2017
Wednesday Shooting Leaves Person Wounded
Danville Police say they are investigating two reports of shots fired Wednesday night....including one in which a person was wounded. Police Commander Joshua Webb says officers found a 20-year-old Dan...
Bill Pickett Apr 19, 2017