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Danville City Council to vote on grant funding for school resource officers

by Grace Mamon November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

If approved, state funding will continue two school resource officer positions in the city school district.

a man in an orange jumpsuit, Shotsie Buck-Hayes, entering the Danville Courthouse

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Suspect in attack on Danville City Council member Lee Vogler indicted on three charges

by Grace Mamon October 28, 2025October 27, 2025

Shotsie Buck-Hayes indicted after attack on Danville City Council member Lee Vogler.

The Danville federal courtroom, a large white courtroom with brown accents and rows of pews facing the bench.

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Danville’s federal courthouse closes as necessary renovations fail to come through

by Grace Mamon October 27, 2025October 26, 2025

The courthouse has lacked adequate security measures for years.

a utility box outside of businesses on Memorial Drive in Danville

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Danville utility commission hears report on program to improve grid reliability and save money

by Grace Mamon October 27, 2025October 26, 2025

A demand response program incentivizes some customers to reduce electric load during peak events.

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Animal welfare group hopes to aid Danville shelter as euthanasia debate continues

by Grace Mamon October 24, 2025October 23, 2025

Homeward Trails opened a physical location in Danville in June where it runs a pet pantry, local foster program and accepts owner surrenders.

A man in a suit, Lee Vogler, being interviewed by reporters in Danville's City Council chambers.

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Lee Vogler attends Danville City Council meeting in first public appearance since attack

by Grace Mamon October 22, 2025October 21, 2025

The Danville City Council member was moved out of the intensive care unit earlier this month, after being set on fire in July.

a long brick building with glass doors and garage doors, the new East Side Station for the Danville Life Saving Crew

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Danville City Council to consider $500,000 for recently opened Life Saving Crew station

by Grace Mamon October 21, 2025October 20, 2025

The East Side Station opened in August. If approved, funding would help complete renovations and ensure the station is fully operational.

a woman and a child stand in a school hallway in front of a sign that reads "Arnett Hills Elementary School."

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Danville has bounced back from its economic downturn in many areas, but not public education. Here’s what the city is doing to fix that.

by Grace Mamon October 15, 2025December 11, 2025

The city has increased its education budget and has been investing in capital improvement projects, efforts to boost accreditation and attendance and more.

A woman and a child hold hands in the middle of a large hallway in the renovated part of George Washington High School in Danville.

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The closure of Danville’s textile mill almost 20 years ago was followed by a drop in student test scores. The city is still working on a comeback.

by Grace Mamon October 14, 2025October 13, 2025

A community’s public education system is heavily impacted by its economy, more so than most people might think, experts say. Coming Wednesday: How the city is addressing the challenge as its economy flourishes again.