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DACC Closed Tuesday, January 21st, Due to Bitter Cold
Extremely cold conditions that are forecast for Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, prompted officials at Danville Area Community College to announce that the college will be closed that day. No classes will be held at either the Danville or Hoopeston locations, and the DACC Child Development Center will also be closed. Som...
Jan 21, 2025
Danville District 118 Declares E-Learning Day for Tuesday, Jan 21st Due to Extreme Cold
Due to extreme temperatures, Danville School District 118 will be pivoting to an E-Learning Day tomorrow, January 21, 2025. Thank you!
Jan 20, 2025
Bring it on: Seven Teams Vying for Title at Vermilion County Cheerleading Competition
The competition runs alongside girls' and boys' basketball tournaments at Danville Area Community College's Mary Miller Gym, fresh off hosting the Vermilion Valley Conference Wrestling Meet last week for the first time.
Jan 17, 2025
Danville Superintendent on Remote-Work Status: 'They Can Call at Any Time'
"We still get the work done" school board President Randal Ashton said. "There's a little difficulty in the situation that we have. We do try to get things done, and it's worked out to this point pretty well. Is it something that we want to continue on in the future month? Absolutely not.
Jan 17, 2025
Pair of Benefit Issues, Insurance and Leave Related, Huddle Over District 118
Ashton says the current insurance deal is set for this school year. But yes, the future is open; and he understands the DEA members' concerns. He says this is a problem that goes well beyond just District 118.
Jan 16, 2025
District 118 Asst Supt Asks for Help from Families in Keeping Buses Timely During Extreme Cold Weather
Assistant Superintendent John Hart says what sometimes happens is students stay inside until the last possible minute, run for the bus stop when they see the bus coming, and the their parents immediately call the bus garage when they miss it and ask the bus to turn back. Hart says this is what causes a chain reaction ...
Jan 16, 2025
District 118 Board Meeting: Superintendent's Absence Continues to be Felt
School Board president Dr. Randal Ashton also had no direct comment or information about Dr. Geddis' status. But he did echo the "pray for us" statement that Elder Tyson Parks had made.
Jan 16, 2025
Lakeview Nursing College Names Interim Dean
Beyond her professional roles, she remains committed to community service. She actively volunteers as a nurse consultant and board member for the ABRA (mentally disabled adults) and is an MDS consultant, demonstrating her belief in giving back and supporting broader healthcare and educational missions.
Jan 15, 2025
Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
INCLUDING - Winter Reading Program: Squishing Through the Snow: Join us for our Squishing Through the Snow Winter Reading Program, running from January 6th to February 17th, 2025! Kids, Tweens, Teens, and Adults can register starting December 30th and earn fun prizes by logging their reading days on the Beanstack app.
Jan 15, 2025