Category Archives: More News

New Marriott Towne Place Suites to Fill Void
Construction is officially underway on the new Marriott Towne Place Suites in Danville. A groundbreaking ceremony Monday kicked-off work on the 84 all-suites units to be built at 310 East Gate Drive (...
Apr 24, 2017

South View In Session Despite Small Fire
Classes are in session at South View Upper Elementary School in Danville today despite a small fire that occurred at the school on Sunday. Danville Fire officials say a light ballast caught fire and d...
Apr 23, 2017

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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Apr 20, 2017