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Hoopeston Police Chief's Cancer Battle Ends
Flags are at half-staff in Hoopeston today as the community remembers its police chief. Chief Mark Drollinger died early today at the age of 54 ending a year-long battle with cancer. It was just this ...
Bill Pickett Dec 02, 2001
Weather Makes for a Perfect 'Splash-n-Dash'
The weather turned perfect for flying Thursday evening, and it was just what the Danville Boat Club needed for a highly successful 'Splash-n-Dash' event. Almost a dozen hot air balloons took flight in...
Bill Pickett Dec 02, 2001
NJCAA Tournament Begins Play in Danville Tuesday
Play is set to begin Tuesday in the NJCAA Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament at Danville Area Community College. This year marks the 24th year that Danville has hosted the tournament, an...
Bill Pickett Dec 02, 2001
Rep. Shimkus Still Seeking Relief From Obamacare
Congressman John Shimkus says he remains committed to providing relief from Obamacare, despite last weeks failure on Capital Hill to get that relief. Representative Shimkus says as we all saw last wee...
Bill Pickett Dec 02, 2001
Salvation Army Bell-Ringers Hitting the Streets
Christmas is still over a month away, but area residents will start hearing the familiar sound of Salvation Army bell-ringers beginning Friday (November 10th). The red kettles will be hitting the stre...
Bill Pickett Dec 02, 2001
Danville School Board Keeps Same Leaders
The Danville District 118 School Board has reorganized but decided to keep the same leaders. Bill Dobbles will continue to serve as board president and Dr. Randal Ashton will continue as the vice-pres...
Bill Pickett Dec 02, 2001
Few Contested Races Emerge for Primary
There will be few contested races decided during the March 20th, 2018 General Primary Election in Vermilion County. Most of the candidates who have filed their nominating papers will advance to the No...
Bill Pickett Dec 02, 2001
Probe Underway Into Cause of Danville House Fire
No injuries were reported Monday as flames destroyed a two-story home in South Danville. Battalion Chief Tom Pruitt says the front of the home at 207 East Third Street was engulfed in flames when fire...
Bill Pickett Dec 02, 2001
Events Set at Danville Public Library
The Danville Public Library is continuing its series of events for both children and families this month. Here is the schedule of events that are coming up. They are all open to the general public. De...
Bill Pickett Dec 02, 2001
The 2020 Vermilion County Boys High School Basketball Tournament concluded on Saturday night at the Palmer Arena in Danville, and just like last night in the Girls tournament, the Bismarck-Henning/Ros...
Bill Pickett Dec 02, 2001