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Catlin Awarded $500,000 USDA Grant
Congressman John Shimkus has announced that Catlin has been awarded a $500-thousand dollar USDA Rural Development Grant to help complete construction of a wastewater treatment plant. The project will ...
Oct 21, 2019

Camargo Doctor Enters Local Congressional Race
A rural family physician from Camargo has announced plans to run for the 15th District Congressional seat currently held by Representative John Shimkus. Dr. Charles Ellington has his medical practice ...
Oct 21, 2019

We're Looking For Good News at Your School
Now that the fall break is over and classes have resumed, remember to make sure you contact VermilionCountyFirst.com News about the good news that is happening at your school. We are always on the loo...
Oct 21, 2019

No One Hurt in Danville 'Shots Fired' Calls
Danville Police say they received no reports of anyone being hurt among the multiple 'shots fired' calls they investigated over the weekend. Police responded to more than a half-dozen calls of 'shots ...
Oct 21, 2019

Those Who Excel in Education Honored
The band director at Richland County Middle School in Olney was named Illinois' 2020 Teacher of the Year over the weekend. Eric Combs often offers free instruments to entice students to participate in...
Oct 20, 2019

Georgetown Boy Dies From Wednesday Crash
A Wednesday morning (October 9, 2019) collision along Illinois route one near Georgetown has tragically claimed a second life. Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup says 9-year-old Wyatt Pope of Geo...
Oct 12, 2019

West Central Indiana Crash Kills State Trooper
A single-vehicle crash in West Central Indiana late Friday night (October 11, 2019) has left an Indiana State Trooper dead. Twenty-seven year old Trooper Peter Stephan of Lafayette was killed when his...
Oct 12, 2019
Public Hearing Set on Danville Casino Resort
Danville City Council members are going to be holding a public hearing during Tuesday evening's regular session for certification of the casino development and applicant. Council members are also expe...
Oct 11, 2019

Human Remains Found in Abandoned Danville Home
Danville Police say human remains have been found in an abandoned burned down house. Police Sergeant Eric Olson of the Danville Police Criminal Investigations Division says officers were called shortl...
Oct 11, 2019

DACC Trustees O.K. Army Reserve Building Purchase
Danville Area Community College Trustees have approved the purchase of the former U.S. Army Reserve building next door to the campus. The trustees met in a special session Friday morning (October 11, ...
Oct 11, 2019







