Catlin News

History and cold treats will be sweet partners once again Saturday as the Catlin Historical Society Ice Cream Social celebrates 20 years.

Cory Heath laughs about the time he had drinks with Sarah Jessica Parker, the time he chatted with Cameron Diaz in New York and the evening he met Cuba Gooding Jr.

When Aaron and Amy Hird of Catlin learned seven weeks into their pregnancy that they would have twins, they weren't shocked - even though there was no history of identical twins in either of their families.

Some local residents have found a way to beat high gas prices - by hitching a ride with someone else.

Age hasn't slowed down Grape Creek Baptist Church. "After 100 years, we're still active and growing," said Nancy Rankins, a longtime member.

Commissioner David Biggerstaff told the Catlin Village Council on Tuesday that the new emergency alert system would only cost $2 per year per address.

Catlin Grade School Principal Dennis Buesking discussed summer plans to create a new parking lot at the grade school.

The Vermilion County area dodged another liquid bullet Monday. Forecasters had called for as much as 1.5 inches of additional rains, following the 7-plus inches the county received Tuesday through Saturday.

The HALO Housing Committee set its annual painting blitz for June 14. The committee, a project of Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation, will paint the homes of individuals who are elderly, ...

While students at Catlin Grade School look forward to the impending summer break, they also can look forward to some much-needed improvements at their school when they return in August.

“I'll be trying to get to know the staff members”

Danville High School got a new principal during Wednesday's board meeting. Mark Neil, principal at Edison Elementary School, will officially take the helm at DHS on July 1. In his new assignment, Neil will add ... via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“It's been kind of like he was almost here”

A celebration will take place Saturday in Georgetown to officially dedicate the World War II Honor Roll memorial. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

Officials at Danville Area Community College announce graduation ceremonies for 40 students in the College Express Health Occupations program. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“This wood fiber will pack down after a while and be okay for wheelchairs and strollers to go over it easily.”

After 12 years, Catlin Village Commissioner Denis Schmit offered his letter of resignation to the board to be effective May 19. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“Since retiring, I like to travel and be in my mobile home.”

A new scholarship has been named after Gordon Combs, the principal at Catlin High School from 1971 to 1990. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

The Oakwood School Board dealt with several personnel matters at its meeting Wednesday night. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“This is a good number of police officers to keep our community safe. This increases our department to 12 personnel.”

The Catlin Village Council approved the hiring of Cash Cook as the village's new police chief Tuesday night. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

Emery Eriacho is one of the most productive fetish carvers at Zuni. But he didn't grow up there. via Tribal Artery

“Now is the time to apply for a KVCB grant for your project. KVCB has $10,500 to give out in grants to villages, townships, civic organizations and schools that want to make a difference in their surroundings.”

Keep Vermilion County Beautiful announced it is seeking grant applications from community groups for beautification and community projects. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL