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Teacher spends entire career in Georgetown
Cindy Gilliland began her teaching career at Pine Crest Elementary School as a teacher's aide and now ends her tenure with the district by retiring at the same school, but as principal.
Buffalo Bucks to Help Boost Attendance at GRHS
Starting this fall, students at Georgetown-Ridge Farm high school have some new incentives to staying in school.
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At long last, bridge project in Tilton nearing completion
TILTON – Dawna Bouton of Ridge Farm visits her relative in Tilton often but getting to the house has been, in Bouton's words, a jigsaw puzzle the last two years due to the road construction on Fifth Street.
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Jeanne Franklin and Bob Magers of Georgetown made the hardest decision of their lives six years ago when they moved their daughter Lyndsey Magers to Highview Terrace in Paris - a 16-bed intermediate care facility for developmentally disabled adults.
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The Georgetown-Ridge Farm School Board will soon be at full capacity as a new board member was appointed Monday night.
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Georgetown approves fitness room
The city council approved a request from the police department Monday night to start up a fitness room.
Wine, beer and food events and outdoor dining
Fruit picking Pick-your-own farms are scattered around the area. The biggest is Eckert's in Illinois, with three locations and tons of family friendly activities besides fruit-picking. For the best selection, think like a farmer and get an early start.
Springfield: More Student Choice
One school district wants to give high school students more choices. The Springfield school board is considering adding a seventh period to student's day.
While home-based "staycations" will be popular among budget-conscious consumers this summer, savvy travelers know finding fun at home isn't the only attractive option.
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Small tornado touches down briefly
National Weather Services officials in Lincoln say a small tornado touched down at 12:23 a.m. Thursday in southwestern Vermilion County.
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New Mayor Dennis Lucas took the helm in Georgetown Monday night and wasted no time in making appointments to vacancies on the city council.
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Georgetown man enters plea agreement
Just more than a year after entering a plea agreement with the state, the man accused of stealing from a youth football program was sentenced.
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Georgetown revs up for derby Saturday
The third annual Spring Explosion Demolition Derby is coming to Georgetown Saturday, with more than 100 vehicles expected to arrive, ready to smash and crash into each another.
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Georgetown-Ridge Farm School Board members approved a first-reading of a policy Monday night that goes along with the new seven-period day at the high school.
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Georgetown approves balanced budget
The city council approved the 2009-10 budget Monday night, which will be balanced.
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Adults inspired to give college a try
One hundred thirty-seven special visitors gathered at Danville Area Community College's Vermilion Hall Tuesday to participate in the college's 11th ENRICH program.
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Westville hopes to continue Project Success
Westville School Board members heard Wednesday about the future of Project Success, a 21st Century Program in the district.
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Police roundup: Man dies in late-night crash
A rural man was killed in an early morning traffic accident on Henning Road. James Brown, 51, of rural Danville was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by Vermilion County Coroner Peggy Johnson.
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Police Roundup: Blaze engulfs rural home
At least three rural fire departments responded to a large house fire on Monday.
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