Category Archives: More News

'First Friday' Events Returning to Downtown Danville
Downtown Danville, Inc is partnering with Mayor, Rickey Williams, Jr. and the city of Danville to bring back First Friday events. The City and DDI are collaborating with the Danville Public Library, T...
Mar 10, 2020

Company Behind Mine Closing Indiana Site
The company that is proposing the Bulldog Coal Mine in southwest Vermilion County has announced it is permanently closing a mine in Carlisle, Indiana. Hallador Energy Company, which operates the Carli...
Mar 10, 2020

DACC Scholarship Deadline is Extended
If you missed Monday's deadline to apply for scholarship money through the Danville Area Community College Foundation - there is no need to worry. The Foundation has extended the deadline to Friday, M...
Mar 09, 2020

Western Indiana Crash Kills Two Children
A crash involving a van and a semi tractor trailer along Indiana State Route 63 near Perrysville Sunday night (March 8, 2020) has left two children dead. Vermillion County Sheriff Mike Phelps says the...
Mar 09, 2020

Governor Issues Disaster Declaration for Virus
Governor JB Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation to unlock additional federal resources and help the state prepare for the potential further spread of the COVID-19 virus. Issuing a disaster pro...
Mar 09, 2020

Lawmakers See Growing Pains With Pot Law
State Senator Scott Bennett expects Illinois' new law legalizing the recreational use of marijuana to continue to have growing pains. He notes some of the technology is still being worked out on enfor...
Mar 09, 2020

Danville Man Sentenced for Aggravated Robbery
A Danville man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting his involvement in a scheme to swindle a 72-year-old Kentucky man. Circuit Judge Nancy Fahey sentenced Jermaine Butler Monday...
Mar 09, 2020

NJCAA Taking Precautions Over Coronavirus
Although some large gatherings in the United States have been cancelled over concerns of the Coronavirus, the NJCAA Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament in Danville will proceed. As of Sun...
Mar 08, 2020

It's Deadline Day for DACC Scholarships
It is deadline day for students interested in applying for scholarships offered through the Danville Area Community College Foundation. Applications must be received by the Foundation office by 5:00 p...
Mar 08, 2020

Wind Advisory Posted for Our Area
The National Weather Service has posted a Wind Advisory for our area...effective from 10 o'clock this (Monday) morning until 7 o'clock this evening. South winds will be blowing at 25 to 35 miles per h...
Mar 08, 2020







