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VERMILLION COUNTY — On March 21 at approximately 8:12 pm, deputies were conducting focused patrols in the west side area of Fairview due to reports of suspicious and possible drug-related activities. During their patrol, deputies observed a vehicle turn southbound onto Geneva Hills Rd; failing to use their turn signal. Deputies began to follow the vehicle and observed that the vehicle was having trouble maintaining their lane.

VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. - The Vermillion County Community Foundation has recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Vermillion Trails Alliance to build a Naturescape Playground at Trailhead Park. The Vermillion Trails Alliance says this will be the capstone project to complete. the park which officially opened in 2021. The design was...

WESTVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Some people in Westville are upset about recent events near one bar and wanted their voices heard. But that wasn’t the case at what was supposed to be a public hearing Friday. Sophia Stefani’s Tavern has some strict rules to follow for the next couple of weeks. People have complained that […]

Are you ready for some weather news? Unfortunately, it's not good news for the residents of Warren County. The National Weather Service has issued a river flood warning for the Little Miami River at Spring Valley, which will remain in effect until early Monday morning.

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — March Madness is still alive here in Central Illinois. Danville Area Community College’s basketball team could be bringing home a title for the first time in 32 years. The Jaguars are only two games away from winning the NJCAA Division Two National Championship, but they’re not the only DACC team making […]

It was last November that the Danville City Council approved a zoning change that would allow for a True Grit Fitness to be built on the northwest corner of North Vermilion and Devonshire. The owner of the True Grit Fitness along Georgetown Road in Tilton, Matt Stines, had specific plans for making the one in Danville different. Unlike the one in Tilton, there would be no tanning, but instead it would be especially designed to help train baseball players, especially those involved in travel baseball; with batting cages and pitching lanes. But residents who drive by right now will only notice a stalled structure.

• Domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of Mill Street — 2 a.m. • Domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of Mill Street — 4:32 a.m. • Trenton Brock, 41, Crawfordsville, was arrested on a charge of domestic battery - prior conviction — 5:22 a.m. • Property...

Lace-up those hiking boots, and let's hit the trails. Located in Marshall, Indiana is Turkey Run State Park. The park is one of the most popular state park destinations in Indiana. Turkey Run State Park is home to over 14 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, scenic Sugar Creek which is perfect for canoeing, guided horseback tours, and more. With all of this to offer, it's easy to see why Turkey Run State Park is a popular destination for Hoosiers who want to get away, while staying close to home.

The owner of a Westville Tavern has been ordered to pay a fine, and the business will also remain temporarily closed because of some recent problems there. Attorney Liya Hussmann Rogers, representing the Village of Westville, outlined the details of an agreement reached with the owner of Sophia Stefani’s Tavern…

Hazel Jo Elmore, a daughter, was born at 8:23 a.m. March 17 at Riley Maternity Tower, Indianapolis, to Joey and Kelly (Hayes) Elmore, Crawfordsville. At birth, she weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19.3 inches. She was welcomed home by siblings, Asher Newlin and Gibson Elmore. Maternal grandparents are...

March was another month of our Junior Leader program giving back to those in need. When many people think of those that are hungry and in need of a nutritious meal, they think of impoverished countries. However, you may not need to look too far to find families in need of a meal. Did you know that 13.9% of children in Montgomery County are food insecure (2020)? The term food insecure means the lack of access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle.

DANA, Ind. - The Vermillion County Community Foundation awarded a $15,000 grant to The Friends of Ernie Pyle for the continued development of an Ernie Pyle Veterans Memorial Park. The development will be located directly north of the existing Ernie Pyle World War II Museum in Dana. The plan includes...

DANVILLE — Danville Area men’s basketball coach DaJuan Gouard wasn’t sure what to expect from his team on Saturday night. The fourth-seeded Jaguars — who claimed a 74-65 victory over sixth-seeded Orange County (N.Y.) to capture third place in the NJCAA Division II national tournament — woke up that morning with memories of their semifinal loss to Macomb (Mich.) still fresh.

The Danville High School soccer team will have a game with Meridian High School - Macon on March 27, 2023, 16:30:00 CST.

WEST CENTRAL INDIANA (WTHI) - Money from the American Rescue Plan Act could help keep homelessness down in West Central Indiana. Mental Health America of West Central Indiana is getting $399,889.40 of federal money. The group plans on using the money toward rental assistance for people who were in jail.

• Warrant served in the 200 block of Maple Street — 7:03 p.m. • Hit and run in the 800 block of Court Street — 8:10 p.m. • Adam Dale Gearld, 38, Crawfordsville, was arrested on two counts of possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia — 9:58 p.m.

Eric Westfall is one of the broadcast voices of the NJCAA Division II men’s basketball tournament on WDAN 1490-AM. Today, he’ll also be among the dozens of singers performing the national anthem before the championship game as part of the Danville Barbershop Chorus. “Any time we get asked...

The Illinois Department of Public Health says Vermilion County is now at the Medium Community Level for COVID. Edgar County is also at the same level. The Department of Public Health says if you are at high risk of getting very sick, you should wear a high-quality mask or respirator when indoors in public. And if you have household or social contact with someone at high-risk of getting sick, consider self-testing to detect infection before contact. Then, consider wearing a high-quality mask when indoors with them.

Stacker looked at the biggest 1-day snowfall in Warren County, Indiana using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — County officials have recently announced the dates for countywide clean-up and recycling days. The county clean-up and recycling event is only available for Vermillion County residents. There is a 3-load limit per household and contractors are not allowed to participate. The specific dates, locations, and accepted waste items and recyclables […]