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Group Yard Sale to benefit Relay for Life May 4 in Carterville

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 4:07pm
Group Yard Sale to benefit Relay for Life May 4 in Carterville

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - A Group Yard Sale in Carterville, Ill. will be Saturday, May 4 starting at 7 a.m.

The yard sale will be at the S.I. Bowl parking lot at 10240 Samuel Road in Carterville, Ill.

Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Williamson County.

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National Day of Prayer at Heartland Regional Medical Center

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Wednesday, May 1st, 10:51 am
National Day of Prayer at Heartland Regional Medical Center

MARION, IL (KFVS) – Heartland Regional Medical Center invites the public to attend a National Day of Prayer event in the Hospital’s Courtyard Café, Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. 

The Prayer Service Event represents a diverse group of churches, faiths, creeds and cultures coming together as one to pray for our nation, state, veterans, schools, media, and community.

The event will be lead by the hospital’s Chaplain Corp., with special music and reception to follow. 

People of all faiths are invited to participate in this event. 

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Cheekiest Dog Ever contest at Alto Vineyards Springfest May 11

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 4:17pm
Cheekiest Dog Ever contest at Alto Vineyards Springfest May 11

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Celebrate the season with the Cheekiest Dog Ever contest during Alto Vineyards Springfest 2013- Saturday, May 11 from noon to 8 p.m.

Bring out your furry friend and enter for a chance to see your dog on the front of an award-winning Alto Vineyards wine. Admission is $6 and includes a souvenir glass and access to local artisans and festivities. Long Branch Café and Town Square Market offer delicious, fresh local foods and dancing to the fan-favorite sounds of The Merchant Men and The Venturis.

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Upcoming events in Marion for May and June

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 3:51pm
Upcoming events in Marion for May and June

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Upcoming May and June events at The Pavilion in Marion are available.

Events include:

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Williamson County Tourism Bureau introduces "Wilma C. Travel"

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Monday, April 29th, 10:39 am
Williamson County Tourism Bureau introduces "Wilma C. Travel"

MARION, IL (KFVS) -  The Williamson County Tourism Bureau is celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week with a creative twist.

Beginning on May 4, the bureau will take to the streets with a special guest, “Wilma C. Travel”, spreading the word of the many ways to Explore, Discover and Unwind in Williamson County.

We will also launch a new marketing initiative for the bureau, entitled “Where’s Wilma”.

Keep an eye out for Wilma throughout the county and/or befriend the bureau on Facebook, for chances to win a variety of prizes.

On May 8 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. stop by the bureau office for a quick take breakfast, meet the staff, have your picture made with Wilma and be entered into a special prize package drawing.

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College scholarship ceremony April 27 in Marion

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, April 26th, 2013, 2:34pm
College scholarship ceremony April 27 in Marion

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Black Diamond Harley-Davidson is once again giving 45 local students $1,000 scholarships to attend local community colleges Saturday, April 27, at 12 p.m., at the dealership in Marion.

It’s the fifth year the business has offered the scholarships, coordinator Shannon Woodworth said, adding Black Diamond has given nearly a quarter of a million to local students in that time.

Each scholarship goes to one graduating high school senior from all 45 high schools in Southern Illinois. An awards ceremony has been set for noon Saturday, April 27 at noon at the motorcycle shop in Marion.

Black Diamond Harley-Davidson will also honor longtime educator and community college trustee Jacob “Jake” Rendleman during the ceremony for his support of the scholarships and event.

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Williamson County participates in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Thursday, April 25th, 10:23 am
Williamson County participates in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

MARION, IL (KFVS) -  Sheriff Bennie Vick would like to announce that the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office will participate in another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Complex at 407 N. Monroe Street in Marion. 

This event allows people to drop off any expired, unused, or unneeded prescription medication at local collection sites. 

Agents from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration will pick up the medication for destruction in an environmentally acceptable way.

 The Williamson County collection site will also have “Sharps” containers available to dispose of needles and syringes.

 This is a free and completely anonymous service.

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