Category Archives: More News

Some Seek County's Help to Stop Proposed Solar Farm
Some citizens are seeking help from the Vermilion County Board in efforts to prevent a 1400 acre commercial solar farm from locating along the Catlin-Tilton Road. Bill Pickett has the story.... {AUDIO...
Bill Pickett Jul 08, 2025

Balloons Over Vermilion | Pilot Who Started Later in Life Enjoying the Ride
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY DANVILLE - Ed DeVore was in his late 40s when he started working as a crew member for local hot-air balloon pilots about 15 years ago, a...
Steve Brandy Jul 08, 2025

Concerns Raised Again Over County Animal Shelter
Some Vermilion County Board members voiced concerns at Tuesday evening's meeting about the Vermilion County Animal Shelter. Bill Pickett has the story,,,, {AUDIO: "The City of Danville is a big player...
Bill Pickett Jul 08, 2025

Danville Council Committee: Tariffs affecting Local Purchases; Building Purchase to Make Way for Mass Transit Expansion
Are the new tariffs coming out of Washington affecting local government expenses? Judging by something that came up during Tuesday evening's (July 8th) Danville City Council Public Works Committee mee...
Steve Brandy Jul 08, 2025

County Board Acts on a Variety of Issues
THE FOLLOWING STORY IS BY BILL PICKETT Vermilion County Board members were told Tuesday evening that no red flags were found during the county's annual audit. They were also informed by Sandy C...
Bill Pickett Jul 08, 2025

Arena Seeking New Hockey Ice Lease Proposals
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: General Manager Teri Gaffney outside the arena. (file photo) DANVILLE - With the Danville Dashers hockey team agreement ...
Steve Brandy Jul 08, 2025

Vermilion County Indivisibles Planning to Join "National John Lewis Day of Action" on Thursday, July 17th
ABOVE: The beginning of the Indivisibles Vermilion County "No Kings" march on May 1st, as it left the Social Security Building and crossed Vermilion Street. Thursday, July 17th will be the fift...
Steve Brandy Jul 08, 2025

INDIANA: Sen. Deery's School Accountability Bill Ceremonially Signed into Law
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM INDIANA STATE SENATOR SPENCER DEERY'S OFFICE ABOVE: State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette, standing to the governor's left) joins Gov. Mike Braun for the cere...
Steve Brandy Jul 08, 2025

Georgetown Teen Is New Georgetown Fair Queen
A Georgetown teen is the new Georgetown Fair Queen. Jordyn Fourez won the title as she competed against seven other young women from throughout Vermilion County. Jordyn is the daughter of Sam & Am...
Tom Barnes Jul 07, 2025 l-r: 1st runner-up Anna Bacon, Queen Jordyn Fourez, 2nd runner-up Kamryn Wright

Ping Pong Drop Kicks Off Full Week for Georgetown Fair
Coming out of the holiday weekend, and one night before the opening of the carnival, Monday evening (July 7th) was a busy time at the Georgetown Fair. While the Miss Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant was ...
Steve Brandy Jul 07, 2025