Category Archives: More News

DHS Choir Might Consider Other Options for School Trip
Danville High School's choir could decline its invitation to take part in a nationwide event at the Lincoln Memorial next year. Choir Director Jeff Thomas told District 118 school board members on Wed...
Michelle Mitchell May 12, 2021

District 118 Develops Specific Plan for This Year's Summer School
After an entire school year defined by learning losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Danville District 118 administrators have a plan to help students catch up on what they might have lost. Assista...
Michelle Mitchell May 12, 2021

Operation Honor Guard's "Day of Giving" Happening Thursday
After going 19 months without its main fundraiser due to COVID-19, Operation Honor Guard is once again holding its "Day of Giving" on Thursday at various locations throughout central Illinois, includi...
Michelle Mitchell May 12, 2021

Local Student COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Announced
With the Food and Drug Administration approving the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers ages 12 to 15 this week, the Vermilion County Health Department is scheduling some local clinics fo...
Michelle Mitchell May 12, 2021

Foodbank Receives Donation for Mobile Programs in Vermilion County
Eastern Illinois FoodBank has been given a donation to help support its mobile food pantries in Vermilion County. The organization will receive $22,000 from the Hershey Company of Pennsylvania to help...
Michelle Mitchell May 12, 2021

McLeod Named One of Top McDonald's Managers in the Nation
The general manager of the Rock 'N Roll McDonald's on North Vermilion Street in Danville has been recognized as one of the top McDonald's managers in the nation. Mark McLeod has been named the recipie...
Michelle Mitchell May 12, 2021 Mark McLeod (center) stands with his award. Also pictured are Vermilion County McDonald's owners Deanna and Don Witzel. (Witzel Enterprises/Suzie Shannon)

Danville PD Extends Application Period
Those who are interested in joining the Danville Police Department now have additional time to file an application. Only a handful of applications were received during the recent hiring period which e...
Michelle Mitchell May 12, 2021

Marron Seeking State Relief for Westville's Natural Gas Customers
State Representative Mike Marron says that the massive spike in Westville's natural gas bills in February is the issue that residents are calling his office about the most in recent weeks. And he says...
Michelle Mitchell May 12, 2021

American Legion National Commander Visits Danville
The National Commander of the American Legion says he is enjoying meeting with Veterans across the country. Bill Oxford of Lenoir, North Carolina addressed some Veterans at American Legion Post 210 in...
May 11, 2021

County Board Opposes Proposed Land Use Bill
The Vermilion County Board has placed itself on record opposing Senate bill in Springfield that could impact wind energy facilities. County Board Chairman Larry Baughn says Senate Bill 1602 was filed ...
May 11, 2021







