Category Archives: More News
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...
Bill Pickett 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...
Bill Pickett 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...
Bill Pickett 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...
Bill Pickett 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 ...
Bill Pickett Apr 20, 2017
Danville Dashers Win Commissioner's Cup!
The Danville Dashers are the Federal Hockey League's Commissioner’s Cup Champions. They raised the cup last night at the Palmer Arena in front of a crowd of 1,154 local hockey fans. The scoring ...
Bill Pickett Apr 19, 2017
Wednesday Shooting Leaves Person Wounded
Danville Police say they are investigating two reports of shots fired Wednesday night....including one in which a person was wounded. Police Commander Joshua Webb says officers found a 20-year-old Dan...
Bill Pickett Apr 19, 2017
DACC Jobs Fair Attracts a Crowd
The annual Career Connections Job Fair attracted a crowd at Danville Area Community College Wednesday. Area residents had a chance to meet with about fifty area employers who are looking for full and ...
Bill Pickett Apr 19, 2017
Parents Praise Teachers in Shots Fired Incident
Danville Police responded to more reports of shots fired last night only hours after some local schools were placed on lockdown. One person was wounded (see other story). Some parents are praising the...
Bill Pickett Apr 19, 2017
Both Sides Optimistic as Fire Talks Continue
Now that Danville Firefighters have a new contract, the President of Firefighters Local 429 says talks will begin immediately on the next one. Jerry Sparks commented after the Danville City Council ra...
Bill Pickett Apr 19, 2017