Danville News

Lonnie McGhee, president of McGhee's Technical Water Services Inc., spoke to council about some issues that have arisen at three properties on Howard-Danville Road near the village.

Eleven indictments were handed down by the Knox County Grand Jury on Monday, according to Knox County Prosecutor John Thatcher.

The village recently held a clean-up day and is now looking at projects to help beautify the village for events planned for the summer.

Jeffrey Moore, 204 S. Market St., Danville, was arrested Thursday by officers from the Danville Police Department and Knox County Sheriff's Office.

Only four people attended the Danville Community/Police roundtable discussion Thursday evening, but Police Chief Monte Vance hopes it will still be the beginning of improved communication between his department and local residents.

From declamation to poetry to Shakespeare, orators from Centerburg High School, Clear Fork High School and Danville High School recently put their speaking/performing skills to the test during the 2012 Knox County Speech contest, held April 26 in the First Presbyterian Church.

Amazing things happen when gifted and talented elementary school pupils team up with talented and savvy college students, as is the case with the Kenyon College Mentorship program.

Meeting in special session on Friday, the Danville Board of Education, with board member Carolyn Addair abstaining, passed a resolution requesting that changes be made to the composition of the Knox County Career Center school board.