Prairie Rivers Network (PRN) presented State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) with the PRN Outstanding Public Servant award on October 25 in recognition of the Senator’s continued commitment to being an environmental advocate.
Eastern Illinois Foodbank is distributing a truckload of food to area families struggling with food insecurity. The distribution will be held at South View Elementary School (133 E 9th St) in Danville on November 16 from 10–11:30am.
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People in Tilton are eager to know who just became a millionaire thanks to a lucky Mega Millions ticket sold at County Market.
The Holy Family St. Vincent De Paul Society will be holding a fundraiser on November 16 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Danville.
Author Jim Courter will be visiting the Westville Public Library on November 9 from 11am - 1:15pm. for a book signing.
Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School will be holding a program on November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
Plans are underway for the 2019 Community Christmas Basket program. Meetings will begin Monday, November 11th at the Olivet Nazarene Fellowship Hall beginning at 6:30 pm.
North America’s prairies evolved over thousands of years, with deep-rooted plants creating the rich black soil that has produced crops for years. However, it took more than prairie plants to develop this resource. Bison played an important part in the process.
Red Mask Players present Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, November 8-10 at the Kathryn Randolph Theater, 601 N. Vermilion, Danville, IL. Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 PM and Sunday performances at 2 PM.
Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School is proud to announce the October Leaders of the Herd.
Georgetown Township would like to help all of our citizens that are on Medicare Part D to review their prescription coverage. It is a good idea to check your coverage every year with your new formulary that has arrived from your current provider.
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After the final section was inspected and calibrated, employees at Danville’s Watchfire Signs posed for pictures next to a piece of the world’s largest video screen before it was shipped to Las Vegas on Friday, October 25.
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Crews have hit a high point, literally, in ongoing construction of the Kickapoo Rail Trail as state contractor Halverson Construction has started initial prep work on the railroad trestle that traverses the Middle Fork River east of Oakwood.
The University of Illinois Extension held their 44th State Master Gardener Awards in East Moline, IL in September.
Catlin Masonic Lodge #285 proudly presents Bill Delmar, ventriloquist and Magician on Nov 16 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Gregory’s Academy of the Arts will present the Family Classic A Christmas Carol at 7 pm, Thursday November 7, 7 pm Friday November 8, and 2 pm Saturday November 9 at the First Presbyterian Church in Danville Illinois.
The Women’s Guild of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Danville invite the public to their 2019 Drummer Boy Bazaar on November 12th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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OSF HealthCare officials believe elimination of a two-block stretch of Logan Avenue to accommodate a new Carle medical facility would mean a longer journey for ambulances heading to the OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center emergency room, several blocks to the north.
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The 22nd Bakersfest was held on October 1 at the Bono United Methodist Church. It was hosted by Happy Homemakers. Thirty-two Home Extension members and guests attended. The theme for the day was Your Favorite Pie which included homemade crust, purchased crust, non-pastry pie, and sugar fr…
Last week we published the results of the Halloween Coloring Contest. When we published the paper we did not notice that two names had been left off this list.
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The Chrisman Shakespeare club met on Thursday, October 10, at the home of Penny Cook. Hostesses for the meeting were Mary Lou Reader and Marge Foor.
Forest Glen Preserve will host the annual “Thanksgiving at the Cabin” on November 3, from 1-4 P.M. CST.
The United Church of Tilton will hold their annual Soup Day & silent auction on November 5 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and again from 4-7 p.m.
The historians are baking up lots of goodies for a bake sale at the Historical House in Georgetown during the 29th Annual Holiday Gathering, November 1 - 2 - 3, 9am to 5pm.
The Tilton Fire and Rescue Auxiliary will be hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on November 2 at the Tilton Community Center from 4-7 p.m. or while supplies last.
Schlarman Academy will be holding their annual spaghetti dinner on November 3 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Indianola Methodist Church will have their annual chili soup & white elephant auction on November 3 at the church in Indianola.
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Students from grades 5-12 at Salt Fork, directed by Amanda Bellerud (at the piano), and Barbara Whaling (directing), presented a Choral Fest recently at Salt Fork High School Gym to demonstrate to parents their progress in music. The combined chorus opened the program, singing An America…
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The Festival of Trees is looking for extra volunteers for this year’s event.
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Mary Miller Junior High students have been busy with all kinds of engaging activities. We kicked off Red Ribbon Week (RRW) with an assembly on October 24th. Our focus for RRW was Anti-Vaping. Miss Jenkins gave an emotional testimony of how her family was devastated by the negative effects…
The following are the winners of the Halloween Coloring Contest published in the October 9 edition of The Independent News.
The Children’s Dyslexia Center of East Central Illinois present Jeremy Nunes, Front Porch Comedy, with special guest Larry Smith in his “Who’s with me?!” tour, on November 8th and 9th at the Knights of Columbus, 310 Bryan St, Danville.
Tons of candy will be passed out from the church members’ cars at Cornerstone Christian’s Trunk or Treat and Maze Craze.
Red Mask Players present Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, November1-3 & 8-10 at the Kathryn Randolph Theater, 601 N. Vermilion, Danville, IL. Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 PM and Sunday performances at 2 PM.
Now is your opportunity to attend the Star & Costume Party at the Kennekuk Environmental Education Center of Kennekuk County Park, October 30, 6-8 pm. Everyone is invited to the party and to wear a costume depicting your favorite Sci-Fi character or alien.
Morey Chapel Church of Christ, 19194 E. 1100 N. Rd, Danville, will be hosting their final gospel sing of the year on October 26th at 5:30 p.m.
The Cayuga Sons of the American Legion will be hosting a chili lunch on October 27 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Georgetown Ladies Community Club (GLCC) has set the date for their annual holiday parade. The parade will take place on November 25.
Danville’s oldest church is about to celebrate its 190th birthday. The celebration will be Sunday October 20 at First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Franklin. The day will examine the historic significance of the church and look forward to its future.
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Potential neighbors of a proposed hog-finishing facility west of Ridge Farm voiced concerns last Thursday night at a public meeting held by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
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Wyatt Pope had a smile that stretched from ear to ear.
Schlarman will induct two alumni into the Schlarman Hall of Fame, October 19, during half-time of the Hilltopper football game.
Kenny is an ambassador to the town of Westville. He exemplifies what it is to be a good student, citizen, and human being. Through Boy Scouts of America, Kenny has created friendships across the globe while he created friendships in his town.
Longview Bank and Trust, along with Georgetown- Ridge Farm High School, is proud to announce the Outstanding Senior recipient for September. Congratulations to Andrew Davis.
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When Danville Area Community College President Stephen Nacco passes by the former U.S. Army Reserve center, he envisions a place where people can train for all sorts of employment opportunities, from driving forklifts to — if and when a proposed Las Vegas-style casino is built — repairing sl…
The Vermilion County War Museum announces the 20th Anniversary Open house and special performance.
Horizon Health will host free Medicare educational sessions in Chrisman and Paris October 22 and 23.
Georgetown Township is holding its Annual Coat Drive on November 2, at Westville Village Hall parking lot 201 N. State and the Georgetown Township Building at 1805 N Main, Georgetown and from 9 – Noon at both locations.
