WDAN 'News Makers' Archive

News Makers with Linda Bolton WDAN keeps you in touch with your community every Monday through Friday morning at 7:30am with "News Makers with Linda Bolton."  Linda brings in the guests from Danville and Vermilion County that are making the news in your communities. If you've missed one of the shows, find it below in our News Makers Archive and catch up with what's going on in your community. If you have any questions or comments about our News Makers program, please send an email to LindaBolton@neuhoffmedia.com. Newsmakers for 5-17 on Danville Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Robert Gifford Newsmakers for 5-15 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Danville Mayor Newsmakers for 5-14 with Vermilion County Sheriff Pat Hartshorn Sherriff Newsmakers for 5-13 with Illinois State Trooper Tracy Lillard Summertime Driving Newsmakers for 5-20 on Illinois Tourism Jen Hoelzle and Jeannie Cooke Newsmakers for 5-9 on the Danville Symphony Orchestra's Upcoming "My Paris" "My Paris" Newsmakers for 5-8 Workforce Wednesday Workforce Wednesday Newsmakers for 5-7 on Lets Walk Vermilion County Lets Walk Newsmakers for 5-6 on I Sing The Body Electric I Sing The Body Electric Newsmakers for 5-3 on the Salt Kettle Rest Area and the Pioneer Cemetary History Newsmakers for 5-2 on Great National Cleanup Day Keep Vermilion County Beautiful Newsmakers for 5-1 with Jerry Askren and Tom Fricke on local agribusiness topics Local Ag Issues Newsmakers for 4-30 with Congressman John Shimkus Congressman John Shimkus Newsmakers for 4-26 on Schlarman Academy Archery Schlarman Archery going to Nationals Newsmakers for 4-25 with Kathy Spurgeon, Dean of Math, Sciences and Health Profe DACC Newsmakers for 4-24 on VVEDS and ThyssenKrupp program Job Training Incentives Newsmakers for 4-17 on Schlarman Academy drama's production of "Cinderella" "Cinderella" Newsmakers for 4-23 on the upcoming Jason Crabb "Homes for Haiti" concert "Homes for Haiti" Newsmakers for 4-22 with Danville Light Opera on "Promises, Promises" "Promises, Promises" Newsmakers for 4-19 on YMCA Strong Kids program Danville YMCA Newsmakers for 4-18 with Danville HS Drama's "Steel Magnolias" Danville High School Drama Newsmakers for 4-17 with Schlarman Academy drama's production of "Cinderella" Musical "Cinderella" Newsmakers for 4-16 with Bob Scott from Danville Public Works Danville Public Works Newsmakers for 4-15 with Leslie Boedicker on Yoga Acro Yoga Montreal Style Newsmakers for 4-12 with Staci Disney-Walker from the Danville Symphony On the upcoming Cirque show April 20 Newsmakers for 4-11 on Danville District 118's "An Evening of Singing and Dancin Fundraiser Newsmakers for 4-10 Workforce Wednesday with Kim Kuchenbrod Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 4-8 on CASA of Vermilion County Chuck Kasper and Jane Dobbles Newsmakers for 4-5 with Teri Cassem on the Danville HS Show Choir Upcoming nationals Newsmakers for 4-4 with Dan Brown, candidate for Danville school boards Candidate for Danville school board Newsmakers for 4-4 with Dr. Randall Ashton, candidate for Danville school board Candidate for Danville school board Newsmakers for 4-4 with Frank Young, candidate for Danville school board Candidate for Danville school board Newsmakers for 4-3 with Lon Henderson, candidate for Danville school board Candidate for Danville school board Newsmakers for 4-3 with Greg Hilleary, candidate for Danville school board Candidate for Danville school board Newsmakers for 4-3 with Darlene Halloran, candidate for Danville school board Candidate for Danville School Board Newsmakers for 4-2 with Phyllis Roth, candidate for Danville school board Candidate for Danville school board Newsmakers for 4-2 with Johnnie Carey, candidate for Danville school board Candidate for Danville school board. Newsmakers for 4-2 David Woodrow, candidate for Danville school board Candidate for Danville school board Newsmakers for 4-1 with Vickie Haugen from Vermilion Advantage Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 3-28 with Red Mask Players Red Mask production Newsmakers for 3-27 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Danville Mayor Newsmakers for 3-26 with Jared McMorris from Good Energy Good Energy Newsmakers for 3-25 with Rep. Chad Hays Rep. Chad Hays Newsmakers for 3-20 with Glen Lawson, operations manager at Alcoa in Danville Alcoa Newsmakers for 3-19 with Bruce Rape, Dean of Business and Technology at DACC DACC Newsmakers for 3-18 on the NJCAA Division II National Basketball Tournament Dick Shockey and Mike Hulvey Newsmakers for 3-15 with Rob Gifford, Executive Director Boys and Girls Club Boys and Girls Club Newsmakers for 3-14 with Al Bello and Martha Espino on "Coming to America" Coming to America Newsmakers for 3-13 Workforce Wednesday with Kim Kuchenbrod Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 3-12 with Illinois State Trooper Tracy Lillard ISP Newsmakers for 3-11 with Melissa Ronto, Division of Rehabilitation Services Vocational Counselor Newsmakers for 3-7 on Fellowship of Christian Athletes FCA Newsmakers for 3-5 on the Reader's Route SCRABBLE Tournament Fundraiser DACC Newsmakers for 3-4 on Young Women Aware Young Women Aware Newsmakers for 3-1 with Dee Ann Ryan from the Vermilion County 708 Board Executive Director Newsmakers for 2-28 with Carol Nichols Linda Bolton sat down with Carol Nichols for the SBA on this edition of Newsmakers. Aired 02-28-2013 Newsmakers for 2-27 on The Halo Project Focus on Colon Cancer prevention Newsmakers for 2-26 with Vermilion County Board Chairman Gary Weinard Gary Weinard Newsmakers for 2-25 Linda Bolton with Eric Loy in the studio. Newsmakers for 2-22 with Mike Hulvey Neuhoff Media Newsmakers for 2-21 with John Dreher Short-form and Long-form audio features from Neuhoff Media, Danville. This includes weekly shortform interviews, along with complete local sports broadcasts. Newsmakers for 2-20 on "Lawyers Feeding Illinois" Vermilion County Bar Association Newsmakers for 2-19 with NJCAA Representatives On the upcoming NJCAA Division II National Tournament Newsmakers for 2-18 on "Coming to America" with Paula Navales Newsmakers for 2-15 with Vickie Haugen of Vermilion Advantage Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 2-14 with Keep Vermilion County Beautiful Short-form and Long-form audio features from Neuhoff Media, Danville. This includes weekly shortform interviews, along with complete local sports broadcasts. Newsmakers for 2-13 with Kim Kuchenbrod "Workforce Wednesday" Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 2-11 with Danville Light Opera The All American Trailer Park Musical Newsmakers for 2-8 with Sue Richter from the Vermilion County Museum Abraham Lincoln Newsmakers for 2-6 about Sleepy Creek Vineyards Interactive Theatre at Sleepy Creek Newsmakers for 2-5 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Danville Mayor Newsmakers for 2-1 on Hoops for the Cure Bismarck-Henning and Schlarman Academy Newsmakers for 1-31 with Jeanie Cooke Danville Convention and Visitors Bureau Newsmakers for 1-30 with Habitat for Humanity The Soup-Er Bowl Fundraiser Newsmakers for 1-29 on "Coming to America" Al Bello and Martha Espino Newsmakers for 1-28 on Catholic Schools Week Schlarman Academy Newsmakers for 1-25 on VVEDS VVEDS Newsmakers for 1-24 on DACC's Data, Desserts and Decisions DACC Newsmakers for 1-23 Red Mask Players "To Kill A Mockingbird" Newsmakers for 1-22 with Lyle Hicks and Jeanne Mulvaney on VITA Tax return help Newsmakers for 1-21 with Tricia Teague from the Progressive Black Newspaper Tricia Teague Newsmakers for 1-18 with Bob Ervin from Aqua Illinois Aqua Illinois Newsmakers for 1-16 "Workforce Wednesday" with Kim Kuchenbrod Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 1-15 with Mike Hulvey Neuhoff Media Newsmakers for 1-14 on the Danville Sanitary District Danville Sanitary District Newsmakers for 1-11-13 with Rep. Chad Hays State Rep. Chad Hays Newsmakers for 1-10 with Doug Ahrens Danville Public Works Newsmakers for 1-9 with John Metzinger from Danville Mass Transit DMT Newsmakers for 1-8 with Dr. Alice Jacobs form DACC DACC. Newsmakers for 1-3 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Mayor of Danville News Makers 12-17 with Salvation Army News Makers 12-18 with Dean Carlton Newsmakers for 12-14 on the United Way United Way Newsmakers for 12-13 with Mark Lindvahl Music Newsmakers for 12-11 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Danville Budget Newsmakers for 12-10 with Sue Richter Library Events Newsmakers for 12-7 with Rep. Chad Hays Rep. Chad Hays Newsmakers for 12-6 on the Red Mask Players' Christmas Plays Christmas Shows Newsmakers for 12-4 on the DSO and the Chicago Brass Quintet Concert Newsmakers for 12-3 on the 2012 Danville Area Tour of Homes Coming up Dec. 3 2012 Newsmakers for 11-29 with the Danville High School Madrigals Madrigals Newsmakers for 11-28 with Pat Alblinger from VMEG VMEG Newsmakers for 11-27 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Danville Mayor Newsmakers for 11-26 English as a Second Language at DACC DACC Newsmakers with Musician Steve Rodman and Jim Anderson from Provena Presence Benefit Concert Newsmakers for 11-19 with Mike Hulvey from Neuhoff Media Newsmakers for 11-16 with State Trooper Tracy Lillard State Trooper Newsmakers for 11-15 with Doug Toole on the County Brownfields Assessment Brownfields Newsmakers for 11-14 Workforce Wednesday with Kim Kuchenbrod Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 11-13 on the DACC IGEN DACC IGEN Newsmakers for 11-12 on the Salvation Army Salvation Army Newsmakers for 11-9 with Rep. Chad Hays Rep. Chad Hays Newsmakers for 11-7 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Danville Mayor Newsmakers for 11-6 with Mike Hulvey and Bill Pickett on the election Election coverage Newsmakers for 11-5 with Barb Dreher Election details Newsmakers for 11-2 on the Northeast Elementary Garden Project Gardens in School Newsmakers for 11-1 with the Danville Dashers local minor league hockey Newsmakers for 10-31 on Schlarman Academy's "Steel Magnolias" "Steel Magnolias" Newsmakers for 10-29 with Vermillion Co. Board Member Steve Fourez Nursing Home Matters Newsmakers for 10-26 with Illinois State Trooper Tracy Lillard Illinois State Police Newsmakers for 10-24 with John Metzinger Danville Mass Transit Newsmakers for 10-23 on DACC Homecoming Event Oct. 27 Newsmakers for 10-22 with Beth Neuhoff and Mike Hulvey Neuhoff Media Newsmakers for 10-19 on Toys for Tots for 2012 Newsmakers for 10-17 on the upcoming "From Page to Stage" Coming up this weekend Newsmakers for 10-16 on DLO's Oliver On their upcoming "Oliver" Newsmakers for 10-15 with Lori Carlson from VA Illiana Health Care System Healthy eating and food preparing Newsmakers for 10-10 Work Force Wednesday with Kim Kuchenbrod Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 10-9 with Emma Metcalf, Director of VA Illiana Medical New VA director Newsmakers for 10-8 with Teri Cassem Danville HS Show Choir fundraisers Newsmakers for 10-4 with AnnMarie Cross from Crosswinds Equine Rescue Upcoming fundraiser. Newsmakers for 10-3 on Yoga and AcroYoga at Crosspoint Crosspoint Newsmakers for 10-2 with Faith in Action Faith in Action Newsmakers for 9-27 on the Salt Fork River Art festival Sleepy Creek Vineyards Newsmakers for 9-26 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Scott Eisenhauer Newsmakers for 9-25 on DACC Reader's Route Reader's Route and ESL programs Newsmakers for 9-24 on the Taste of Downtown Danville Downtown Danville, Inc. Newsmakers for 9-21 on Danville Public Works Preparations for Fall and WInter Newsmakers for 9-20 with Theresa Melaragno, Author of "The Integrity Meltdown" Speaker for Vermilion Advantage's event today Newsmakers for 9-19 on the Vermilion County Civil War Days Re-enactment this weekend Newsmakers for 9-18 on the Danville Public Library Outreach Program Vision Screening on Monday Newsmakers for 9-17 on Diabetes and Nutrition From the HALO Project and Provena USMC Newsmakers for 9-14 with Sean McBride on Kaitlyn Foster Benefit fundraiser this Saturday Newsmakers for 9-13 with Jenny Trimmell from VCHD Flu Season Newsmakers for 9-12 with Kim Kuchenbrod from Vermilion Advantage on Employment Preparation Newsmakers for 9-11 on United Way of Danville Area Fall fundraising Newsmakers for 9-10 on Vermilion County Museum upcoming events Newsmakers for 9-7 with Cong. John Shimkus John Shimkus Newsmakers for 9-6 with Mike Finkle Economy Newsmakers for 9-5 with Pat Albinger from VMEG Drug enforcement Newsmakers for 9-4 on Habitat for Humanity 50th House to be Built Newsmakers for 8-31 with Danville Library Foundation members Danville Library Foundation Newsmakers for 8-30 with Red Mask Players on the upcoming "Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Newsmakers with Dana Schaumburg from Downtown Danville Inc. Froom Downtown Danville Inc. Newsmakers for 8-28 with Oakwood Mayor Bob Jennings Mayor of Oakwood Newsmakers for 8-27 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Mayor of Danville Newsmakers for 8-24 on the Bravest vs Finest Softball Classic at Danville Stadium August 25 Newsmakers for 8-23 with Vickie Haugen Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 8-22 with Kathy Richard from the HALO Project HALO Project Newsmakers for 8-21 with Brad Irle From TH Snyder Newsmakers from 8-17 with Kaitlyn Foster Kaitlyn Foster Newsmakers for 8-20 with Barb Dreher Danville Election Commission Newsmakers for 8-16 with Vermilion Advantage Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 8-15 with Rep. Chad Hays Rep. Chad Hays Newsmakers for 8-14 with Kim Kuchenbrod Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 8-13 with Tom Fricke on DLO Danville Light Opera Newsmakers for 8-10 with Ken Konsis On Cheeseburgers and Fun tomorrow! Newsmakers for 8-8 on the Fischer Theatre Fundraising. Newsmakers for 8-7 with Jennifer Dixon from DSO Danville Symphony Orchestra Newsmakers for 8-6 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Local issues. Newsmakers for 8-3 with Cheryl McIntire Principal of Northeast School in Danville Newsmakers for 8-2 with Danville Polce Officer Ron Soderstrom on the Citizen's Police Academy Newsmakers for 8-1 with Mike Hulvey and Brad Irle Brad Irle is from T.H. Snyder. Newsmakers for 7-31 with Mike Finkle Personal economics. Newsmakers for 7-30 with Michael Langendorf Candidate for State Representative. Newsmakers for 7-26 with Neal Ehrlich ON the current state of cell phone tech. Newsmakers for 7-25 with Kim Kuchenbroad of Vermilion Advantage From Vermilion Advantage Newsmakers for 7-24 with Tom Fricke and Jerry Askren On local agriculture. Newsmakers for 7-20 live from Vermilion Advantage Golf Outing Live from the course. Newsmakers for 7-19 on DLO's "On the Other Side of the Fence" Director and cast from the show. Newsmakers for 7-18 with Lincoln Park Players Their "Happy Days" musical coming up. Newsmakers for 7-12 with Julia Megan Sullivan on local theatre Newsmakers for 7-11 on Leadership Tomorrow Leadership Tomorrow program Newsmakers for 7-10 with Mike Finkle Mike Finkle Newsmakers for 7-9 with John Bambenek Candidate for State Senate Newsmakers for 7-6 with Bob Ervin from Aqua Illinois From Aqua Illinois Newsmakers for 7-5 with Red Mask One act plays. Newsmakers for 7-3 on the CASA Royal Ball CASA Fundraiser. Newsmakers for 7-2 on Sleepy Creek Vineyards with Dawn Taylor Newsmakers for 6-28 on the Danville Firefighters Poker Run Guests on the poker run benefit coming up. Newsmakers for 6-27 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer Newsmakers for 6-26 with author Maureen Hughes Her new book "Sins of the South" Newsmakers for 6-25 with Kathy Richard from the HALO Project New dental program for kids. Newsmakers for 6-22 with H. Michael Finkle His book "Lessoons on the Road to Financial Independence" Newsmakers for 6-21 about Arts in the Park Arts in the Park Newsmakers for 6-15 with Sue Richter Drivin' the Dixie Newsmakers for 6-14 on downtown Danville development on Bresee Tower and more... Newsmakers for 6-13 on I Sing the Body Electric Dottie McLaughlin and Jim Anderson Newsmaker June 12 - Danville Garden Club Newsmakers for 6-8 with Sen. Mike Frerichs Newsmakers for 6-7 Newsmakers for 6-5 on Watchfire Signs Newsmakers for 6-1 with James McMahon Newsmakers for 5-31 on Valley of Danville 32nd Degree Masons Golf Classic Newsmakers for 5-30 on local United Way United Way near it's fundraising goal Newsmakers for 5-29 with Doug Ahrens from City of Danville Public Works Newsmakers for 5-25 with Adam Aull Director, Danville Area Transportation Study Newsmakers for 5-25 with Adam Aull Director, Danville Area Transportation Study Newsmakers for 5-25 with Adam Aull Director, Danville Area Transportation Study Newsmakers for 5-24 with Sue Richter from the Vermilion County Museum Newsmakers for 5-23 with Larry Thomason Danville Public Safety Director Newsmakers for 5-22 with Sgt. Bill Emery Sgt. Emery is retiring soon. Newsmakers for 5-21 with Mike Hulvey Mike Hulvey

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Local PSA Local PSA Local PSA Submit Your Public Service Announcements Send your non-profit group or organization announcements at least two weeks in advance via email to TomBarnes@neuhoffmedia.com, fax to (217) 431-1489, or mail it to Neuhoff Media, 1501 N. Washington, Danville, IL 61832. Boys & Girls' Club Annual Pancake Day The Boys & Girls' Club is hosting their 4th Annual Pancake Day on Sunday May 19th from 7am to 1pm. Tickets are $5 per person. Children 3 and under eat for free. Georgetown-Ridgefarm Family Carnival Georgetown- Project Success of Vermilion County Inc. invites all Georgetown-Ridgefarm students and their families to the Family Carnival. It will be held on Monday May 20th from 4pm to 7pm at the Mary Miller Junior High School Track. This event will include inflatables such as bounce houses, obstacle courses, slides, 3D twister, and a hula hoop toss. Other activities include plinko, duck pond and a duck tank. Most activities are free! Hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy and other food will be served at a low cost. Come check out our ''Survivor Georgetown: Deep Sea Exploration" booth for details on a free summer program for current 5th-8th grade students. If you have questions or need more information, please call (217) 260-9928. This project success program is funded through 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Teen REACH and other community supports. Hazmat Technician Course Danville Area Community College's Customized Corporate Education Division is offering a 24-hour Hazmat Technician course. Course will be held May 20th through 22nd from 8am to 5pm in the Industrial Training Center and room 142 of DACC's technology center. Cost for class is $450 including handouts. Fee must be paid prior to class. Call 217-443-8779 or contact dhall@dacc.edu for more information/registration. VA Focus Groups The VA Illiana Health Care System will be conducting focus groups for the Veterans who receive care in Danville, IL to tell the VA how they're doing in providing care and services. Focus groups will take place Wednesday May 22nd and Thursday May 23rd at various times throughout the day. Travel pay is not authorized for. A lunch or lunch coupon for later use will be given to everyone who participates. To sign up or receive more information, call 217-554-5270 or 217-554-5013.  All You Can Eat Noodles All You Can Eat Made from Scratch Noodles with chicken or Beef. Dinner includes mashed potatoes, vegetables, desserts and coffee. Serving begins at 11am and runs until 5:30pm. Carry outs available and delivery made on large orders within the city until 4pm. Price $6. There will also be a dance featuring the HWY 341 band from Wallace Indiana playing from 6pm until 9pm. Dinner and dance will be $9. Dance along $6 Community Blood Drive at St James St James United Methodist Church will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Tuesday May 28th from 3pm to 7pm. The drive will be at 504 North Vermilion Street in Danville. Blood Drive May 28th Saint James United Methodist Church is having a Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 3-7 pm at the church, 504 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832. For information, call the church at 217-442-1504. Walk-ins are welcome.  Seventeen is the minimum blood donor age in Illinois or age 16 with a signed parent’s permission slip (available at the church).  Be sure to eat a hearty meal before you come and bring a photo ID or your Blood Donor’s card. It's simple. It's safe. And you could save up to three lives.  Donors will get t-shirts for donating close to a holiday!  See us on facebook or stjames-umc.com or email us at stjames@cooketech.net   Blood Drive at Diamond Brothers Insurance Diamond Brothers Insurance will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Wednesday May 29th from 10am to 5pm. The Bloodmobile will be at 120 North Vermilion in Danville. 49th Annual Turtle Reunion Races Knights of Columbus present the 49th annual Turtle Reunion Races on Saturday June 1st, 2013 from 12pm to 8pm at 310 Bryant Avenue in Danville, IL. There will be turtle races, food, and beverages, a 50/50 drawing, and fun for all. All proceeds will be donated to help those children with developmental disabilities. Any questions? call 217-260-1983 49th Annual Turtle Races Saturday, June 1st from 12-8pm at the Knoghts of Columbus Hall, 310 Bryan Ave in Danville.  There will be food & beverages, a 50/50 drawing and Turtle Races.  All proceeds donated to help those children with developmental disabilities.  Last year, $9,600 was raised and donated.  For more information, please call Micheal Puhr at (217) 260-1983. Smart Choice Food for May The Rock Church in Danville is selling Smart Choice Food, including a variety of frozen meat for the price of $36, valued at over $80. Order dates are Thursday May 16th from 9:30am to 1:30pm, Saturday May 18th from 9am to 11am and Monday May 20th from 9:30am to 1:30pm(cash and link card only day). You may also order online, www.smartchoicefood.com. Pick up date for Smart Choice Food will be June 1st at 10am. For more information call 443-4559. You must come in person and pre-pay your order. Cash and link cards are accepted. Order dates/times & pickup will be at the Rock Church on 20 Poland Road here in Danville.