Ridge Farm News

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.

Those who knew Kenny Nichols always will remember one of his key personality traits: He was happy.

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.

Denny Gardner knew Kenny "Bub" Nichols since he was a baby, living just two blocks down from the Ridge Farm native's home.

Friends and relatives of U.S. Army Sgt. Kenneth Nichols say the eastern Illinois soldier died Tuesday in Afghanistan.

A local soldier died in an attack Tuesday night while he was on patrol in Afghanistan.

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 village board adopted the annual tax levy of $98,335.65 for the year beginning May 1, 2009, and ending April 30, 2010.

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.

WOODSTOCK – The 2030 Land Use Plan is off to the McHenry County Board after almost three years of work.

A man and woman arrested in Georgetown now face charges in connection with three theft incidents in Danville.

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.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Sunday: Property damage at the Oaklawn Inn, 1824 E. Main St.

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.

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.

Here's a look at recent law enforcement calls: Danville Saturday: Domestic battery and theft in the 1800 block of East Main Street.

An emotional crowd gathered Friday afternoon at Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School to remember Jessica Roach.

Georgetown- Sunday will mark the 16 year anniversary of Jessica Roach's disappearance and murder.