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Balloon Event Termed Big Success Despite Rain
This year's Balloons Over Vermilion is being called a big success by many...despite Saturday's thunderstorms which cancelled the evening flight and balloon glow. Thousands of people packed the Vermili...
Jul 15, 2018
Summer Fun Continuing in Vermilion County
Balloons Over Vermilion may be over, but the Executive Director of the Danville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - Jeanie Cooke - says the summer fun continues. She says one of her favorite events ...
Jul 15, 2018
NTSB, FAA Continue Probe of Area Plane Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration continue their probe into a small plane crash in Vermilion County Friday evening (July 13, 2018). Michael Hartshorn, Chief ...
Jul 15, 2018
Probe Continues into Family Video Robbery
Danville Police are continuing their search for two men who robbed Family Video in the 700 block of North Gilbert Street Thursday night (July 12, 2018). An employee told officers one of the robbers ap...
Jul 15, 2018
CRIS to Host Sign-Up For Farmers' Market Coupons
The CRIS Healthy-Aging Center will hold two more "Open Enrollment Days" for seniors to sign up for Farmers' Market Coupons. The open enrollment days will be Wednesday, July 18th, and Thursday, July 26...
Jul 15, 2018
Plane Crash Near Bismarck Leaves Pilot Hurt!
A small plane crash north the Vermilion Regional Airport this (Friday) evening has left the pilot injured. Vermilion County Sheriff's Captain Eric Deck tells VermilionCountyFirst.com News the pilot wa...
Jul 13, 2018
Ballooning Event a Boost for Community
As Danville hosts 'Balloons Over Vermilion' this weekend there are thousands of people visiting the area to attend the event. Mayor Scott Eisenhauer says it is a great event for the community.... http...
Jul 13, 2018
'Balloons Over Vermilion' Offers Lots More Than Balloons
Spectators heading to 'Balloons Over Vermilion' today (Friday, July 13, 2018) and Saturday will find much more than the balloons. There is a Kid Zone with lots of activities for kids, live music, a sa...
Jul 13, 2018
Couple Has Big Plans for Downtown Landmark
Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer is optimistic about plans for Collins Tower...previously known as Bresee Tower downtown. Chris and Jeri Collins have purchased the building and the Mayor says they have...
Jul 13, 2018
'Splash-n-Dash' Kicks Off Hot Air Balloon Fun
The third annual 'Balloons Over Vermilion' opens today at the Vermilion Regional Airport. Nearly 35 hot air balloons are set to fly out of the airport this evening (July 13, 2018) weather permitting. ...
Jul 13, 2018
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