Community Stories
Danville City Council Committee Meeting Canceled
The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
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Danville Firefighters Take Care of Sunday Evening Incident on North Vermilion
Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the room of origin. There was smoke and water damage throughout the house. The occupants were outside when firefighters arrived. 2 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs were displaced by the fire. The American Red Cross and First Baptist Church assisted the family.
13h ago
Danville City Council Candidate Allowed to Stay on Ballot
The decision comes after the commission last week heard evidence from both sides after current Ward 7 Alderman Darren York filed an objection to Jones' candidate paperwork.
13h ago
Lakeview Student, Faculty Member Receive DAISY Award
Warren explained that when a fellow classmate lost a loved one, Paige organized a collection for this student to provide comfort and financial relief. She also organized a birthday breakfast for one of her instructors and shared academic resources with her peers.
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Dr. Randy Fletcher Presides Over First Board of Trustees Meeting as DACC Interim President
And speaking of the students, Thursday's special student presentation was from three Computer Technology students who had helped designed a game, which is actually designed as a ranch management bovine simulator called Pasture Prodigy; able to be used as an educational training tool for those studying and going into agriculture.
Dec 20, 2024
Farmers Hope for Long Awaited 'Farm Bill' in 2025; after Strong 2024 Harvest that Offered Few Delivery Problems
Fricke says one of the nicest surprises about the 2024 harvest was that despite worries about a backlog of grain clogging up the elevators; that just did not happen.
Dec 20, 2024
Five Below, Movie Theater Leases being Finalized for Danville Mall
Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. was to have a meeting with new mall owner Jimmy Virk in November, but Virk had to cut his trip short due to a family emergency and they didn't have their mall update meeting, Williams said.
Dec 20, 2024
Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
INCLUDING - Weekly Crafts. Drop by for fun crafts in the children's department. Available Monday through Thursday from 8 am-6:30 pm and Fri-Sat 8 am-4 pm. New craft each week! This week: Stocking Snowmen.
Dec 20, 2024
Schweizer Highlights OSLAD Grant Award for Danville's Garfield Park
The city plans to use the funds for playground equipment upgrades, sidewalks, a pavilion, and other necessary improvements.
Dec 20, 2024
No Appeal by Nacco to Remain on Election Ballot
Nacco, who retired Friday, had five days to appeal last week's decision. He had said "what they did is perfectly fine," when the DACC Electoral Board voted 2-1 to accept objector Lynn McLinden's petition to remove Nacco from the consolidated election ballot.
Dec 20, 2024