Monday | WICD
Danville- In his final days as a solider, he was known as Sergeant Kenneth Nichols, but to his close friends and family he was known as, "Bub." A 2000 graduate of of Georgetown-Ridge Farm High school, who earned the ranking of sergeant hours before his death.
A soldier from Ridge Farm who died in Afghanistan will be remembered this weekend.
The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
Soldier's family deals with his loss
Those who knew Kenny Nichols always will remember one of his key personality traits: He was happy.
Meeting might decide health agency's fate
DANVILLE – After more than 20 years on the local board of health that oversees the operation of the Vermilion County Health Department, Kay Banta cannot conceive of the county without the services the department provides.
The small eastern Illinois town of Georgetown is mourning the loss of a soldier killed in duty in Afghanistan.
The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
Local soldier dies in Afghanistan
Denny Gardner knew Kenny "Bub" Nichols since he was a baby, living just two blocks down from the Ridge Farm native's home.
Eastern Ill. soldier dies in Afghanistan
Friends and relatives of U.S. Army Sgt. Kenneth Nichols say the eastern Illinois soldier died Tuesday in Afghanistan.
Ridge Farm Solider Killed in Afghanistan
A local soldier died in an attack Tuesday night while he was on patrol in Afghanistan.
News-Gazette Technology Stories
DACC to weigh making culinary arts certificate program
DANVILLE – Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School senior Shawn Prunkard was excited to learn he could take culinary arts courses through Danville Area Community College's College Express program.
The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
The village board adopted the annual tax levy of $98,335.65 for the year beginning May 1, 2009, and ending April 30, 2010.
The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
Area artist still working her magic
When Amy Norman runs into friends from her high-school days, their first question is: Are you still doing art? When people from the past visit her Facebook page, they ask the same question.
The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
A man and woman arrested in Georgetown now face charges in connection with three theft incidents in Danville.
News-Gazette Technology Stories
Georgetown high school, junior high miss state goals
GEORGETOWN – School officials learned Tuesday that too many high-school and junior-high-school students in the district underperformed on standardized state tests last spring for their schools to meet the state's adequate yearly progress goals.
The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Sunday: Property damage at the Oaklawn Inn, 1824 E. Main St.
Band festival not stopped by rain
Georgetown-Ridge Farm high school's marching band performs songs from video games at the 33rd Annual Panther Marching Band Festival at O'Brien Field Saturday.
The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
Some cases get change of venue
Georgetown City council members passed Ordinance No.861 on Monday. The ordinance moves all cases involving fines and penalties of no less than $100 and no more than $750 to the Danville Municipal Building for hearings.
The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Saturday: Domestic battery and theft in the 1800 block of East Main Street.
The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
An emotional crowd gathered Friday afternoon at Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School to remember Jessica Roach.
Roach Remembered in Georgetown
Georgetown- Sunday will mark the 16 year anniversary of Jessica Roach's disappearance and murder.