Georgetown News

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.

A local organization needs your help. Big brothers Big Sisters of Vermilion County is in dire need of mentors.

A team of assemblymen from International Greenhouse Company connect the main structure of Mendota High School's new greenhouse.

Georgetown aldermen Monday heard the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermilion County is looking for mentors in their town.

This weekend, box turtles will get a workout as they help raise money for a worthy cause at the Knights of Columbus.

This year the Georgetown-Ridge Farm School District will say goodbye to two educators who have decided to retire.

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, ...

Heavy winds and rain blanketed the Danville area Friday night, but preliminary indications are there was no major damage.

DANVILLE – Jury selection is set to begin today for the trial of a 23-year-old Georgetown man accused of running over a teen with a car in July 2006, then leaving the scene.

“I'm not here to offend any veterans. That's not what I'm here to do at all.”

More than 25 veterans and supporters attended the Georgetown-Ridge Farm School Board hearing Monday night to make their voices heard regarding their opposition about possible student attendance on Veterans Day. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

At the meeting of the Westville Village Council on Tuesday night, Mayor Jeff Slavik informed the council that bids for the 2008 street repair program will be opened on June 20. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

A Vermilion County man admitted Monday to sexually assaulting a toddler early last year. 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

“Our goal is to have the same food there at the first or end of the month. We don't ever run out”

If everyone in Danville put out just one can of food to be collected by their mail carrier on Saturday, it would fill the Danville Area Food Pantry for two months. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“It would take a lot of pressure off the students if they don't have to worry about keeping up with the latest fashion and they just want to be there to learn”

Pastor Thomas Miller volunteers at Danville High School and he says as the weather go warmer the fashions he saw at school were frankly scary. via IllinoisHomepage.net

GEORGETOWN – Georgetown-Ridge Farm Schools Superintendent Kevin Tate said Monday the school board is still pursuing plans to add a math and an English teacher at the high school for the upcoming school ... via News-Gazette Technology Stories

“I bring coupons to class and have people select ones for items on their grocery list”

For families and individuals looking to slash their grocery bill, help is nearby. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“We had a little more revenue than we had anticipated”

Some streets in Georgetown can look forward to a facelift this summer as aldermen approved a bid Monday for road repairs. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL