Ridge Farm News

A group of unsung heroes received the recognition they deserve at a luncheon Tuesday at CRIS Senior Services.

Georgetown-Ridge Farm School Board members learned Monday about improvements that have been occurring in the district this summer.

Vermilion County teens will have an opportunity this summer to compete on stage for money and a trophy.

Last year's Danville Firefighters Local 429 poker run helped expand optical services for local youth and spread the word about Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center and Healthcare Network.

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

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

The heavy rains Vermilion County has received in the early part of this growing season may have the opposite effect of what some might expect.

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, ...

Rachel Everingham, Kaloni Neubert, Kaitlin Smith and Trisha Thornton were co-valedictorians of the class of 2008 of Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School.

Sometimes, there's a simple solution to a complicated problem. Veronica Martin, CRIS Senior Center's director of nutrition, grapples each week with scheduling home-delivered meals that CRIS provides throughout ...

“Early detection of breast and cervical cancer is the key to survival”

Routine checkups for women lead to routine screenings for breast and cervical cancer in those with health insurance. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“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

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

Every teacher knows what it's like to have to get a student's attention. Imagine having to do that every few seconds. via IllinoisHomepage.net

The Georgetown-Ridge Farm School Board saw a nanotechnology presentation Monday from a group of students who are in the high school Students Networking to Advance Technology class. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

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

“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

Vermilion County residents' old shoes may end up on playing fields soon. County schools are participating in the Nike Re-use a-Shoe recycling program. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

The trial of a Georgetown man accused of taking money from a youth football program two years ago was postponed on Wednesday. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

Two fires just hours apart kept a number of volunteer fire departments busy in the south end of the county Sunday. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL