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Author captures drama of teen’s life
A story about a Polish teenager who escaped from a Siberian labor camp during World War II still resonates with people more than 70 years later.

May 16, 2013 1 Photo
Downtown events kick off next week
With summer just around the corner, the Downtown Danville Farmers’ Market and Summer Sounds concerts kick off outside events in the downtown area next week.

May 16, 2013
Toyota teams up with BBBS
Toyota of Danville will team up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermilion County to recruit mentors for children in the community.

May 16, 2013
Club takes summer sign-ups
The Boys & Girls Club of Danville is taking sign-ups for its summer session.

May 16, 2013
Shakespeare play set
May 16, 2013
Pack ’n plays available
May 16, 2013
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May 16, 2013
Making Progress
A transformation is taking place at East Park Elementary School. East Park — which was originally built as a junior high school in 1961 and used as a middle school until 1987 — is the third and final school to be improved in District 118’s three-year, $30 million renovation project. During the last two years, South View and North Ridge middle schools have been renovated.

May 15, 2013 1 Photo
Rate higher than county’s
Bid day for the electrical aggregation program for the city resulted in a higher rate than the county’s for electrical service through Integrys, but a lower rate than what Ameren charges residents.

May 15, 2013
Ghosts haunt the stage in Red Mask children’s play
Red Mask Children’s Theater will present four performances of “The Ghost of Canterville Hall” beginning Friday.

May 15, 2013 1 Photo
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