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Special 160th Anniversary Tours Being Offered Saturday, October 5th at Spring Hill Cemetery
Those interested in local history can enjoy something special this coming Saturday, October 5th at Spring Hill Cemetery. Historical Tours, in honor of Spring Hill's 160th anniversary, will be offered ...
Sep 30, 2024

Nathan Harmon Bringing His "My Recovery Journey" Story to Fischer Theatre; Thursday, October 3rd
A special program at the Fischer Theatre this Thursday (October 3rd) evening will focus upon the stigma of addiction, with a very important message from guest speaker Nathan Harmon. The Vermilion Coun...
Sep 30, 2024
50th Annual VIKING INVITATIONAL Marching Band Contest Coming Up This Saturday (Oct 5th)
Danville High School will be hosting their 50th Annual Viking Invitational Marching Band Contest; this coming Saturday (Oct 5th) on DHS's Ned Whitesell Field. DHS Director of Bands Ryan Krapf says 14 ...
Sep 30, 2024

The Marching Illini in Concert Continues Time-Honored Tradition of State Farm Center Performance
THE FOLLOWING IS A UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS / STATE FARM CENTER RELEASE Champaign, Ill. - The Marching Illini will take center stage at State Farm Center on Sunday, October 20, following last yea...
Sep 30, 2024

Faraci Secures Over $1.4 Million for Champaign, Vermilion County Library Programs
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE SENATOR PAUL FARACI'S OFFICE CHAMPAIGN - State Senator Paul Faraci recently announced that over $1.4 million has been granted to three higher education intui...
Sep 30, 2024

"From Your Heart to Their Soles" Shoe Drive Once Again Collecting Shoes for Vermilion County Students
It's been going on for a full decade, and the "From Your Heart to Their Soles" shoe drive is ready to ride once again. Tricia Keith, from the Vermilion County Regional Office of Education, once handle...
Sep 27, 2024

Business as Usual at DACC Board Meeting; Barbering School Could Start in Spring
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: The DACC Board of Trustees and acting DACC President Carl Bridges at Thursday's regular board meeting To subscribe, click ...
Sep 27, 2024

Tilton's Parkway Dispensary Celebrates One Year; Local Product Being Distributed
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Parkway Dispensary cannabis connaisseur Zakk Dawson, left, and Molly's Joint General Manager Jamie Lionti are shown with product ...
Sep 27, 2024

Vermilion County Wind Advisory: 1 PM Friday - 1 AM Saturday
Details: * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Gusts of 50-55 mph along and southeast of a Paris to Effingham line. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and s...
Sep 27, 2024

DACC Board Meeting: Dr. Nacco's Name Not Mentioned; Other Business Taken Care of, Including Budget Passage
The Danville Area Community College Board of Trustees held a 45 minute meeting last night (Sept 26th), which included absolutely no mention of suspended with pay President Dr. Stephen Nacco. In fact, ...
Sep 26, 2024







