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Gov. Quinn kicks off Work Zone Awareness Week

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 3:03pm
Gov. Quinn kicks off Work Zone Awareness Week

(KFVS) - Governor Pat Quinn kicked off Work Zone Awareness Week on Tuesday.

Work Zone Awareness Week is a campaign to get people to slow down and drive safely in highway work zones. The effort is part of the governor's agenda to ensure the safety of all people in every community across Illinois.

The event on Tuesday was held at the site of a $93 million construction project at the I-74 and I-155 interchange in Morton, one of the largest road projects under Governor Quinn's Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program.

 

"As we embark on the largest early-season construction program ever, everyone must remember that safety in work zones saves lives," Governor Quinn said. "By slowing down, staying off the phone and moving over for workers, we can reduce the number and severity of work zone crashes."

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Taste of Hope in Williamson Co. to raise money for Relay for Life

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, April 15th, 2013, 3:42pm
Taste of Hope in Williamson Co. to raise money for Relay for Life

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Taste of Hope in Williamson County is back this year.

You can stop by these participating restaurants and 20 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Relay for Life:

  • 17th Street BBQ in Marion - April 16 5 p.m. to close
  • La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Marion - April 23 5 p.m. to close
  • Western Sizzlin in Marion - April 30 5 p.m. to close

For more information contact the American Cancer Society at 618-998-9898, option 3.

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Gem and Mineral Show April 13-14 in Marion

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, April 12th, 2013, 4:50pm
Gem and Mineral Show April 13-14 in Marion

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The Southern Illinois Earth Science Club will hold their annual Gem and Mineral Show at the Pavilion of the City of Marion on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Pavilion is located behind the Illinois Centre Mall off Rt. 13 and west of I-57. This is the only Gem and Mineral Show south of Springfield.

Admission is $2 for adults and children 18 and under are free. Organizers say there is ample free parking on site.

There will be exhibits of minerals, fossils, Indian artifacts, gemstones, jewelry, shells and lapidary work. You can also see working demonstrations of lapidary skills, arrowhead making, rock painting and related crafts.

The Ben E. Clement Museum will have a special exhibit of minerals from their world class collection.

Numerous silent auctions will be held and door prizes awarded.

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23rd Annual "Chuck" Garnati Golf Day June 12

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, April 12th, 2013, 4:44pm
23rd Annual "Chuck" Garnati Golf Day June 12

ENERGY, IL (KFVS) - The 23rd Annual "Chuck" Garnati Golf Day will be Wednesday, June 12 at Pine Lakes Golf Course.

The event is an 18-hold scramble with six person teams. Organizers recommend you sign up early because space is limited. Entry fees are $75 per player or $450 for a full team and must accompany application.

The starting time is 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and they ask that you please check in by 9 a.m.

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5KFVS celebrating 5 years, share your race pictures with us!

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 3:54pm
5KFVS celebrating 5 years, share your race pictures with us!

The 5KFVS Run/Walk will be May 18 in downtown Cape Girardeau, Mo.

This year, to celebrate the 5th year, we're adding a 12K!

Have you ran the 5KFVS, or even ran all five years? We want to see your photos from past events!

Send your photos to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

We'll share the pictures online and possibly on-air!

You can click here to visit the 5KFVS website where you can find more information and the sign-up form for this year's race.

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IDOT participates in 5th Annual Williamson County Traffic Safety Days

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 2:53pm
IDOT participates in 5th Annual Williamson County Traffic Safety Days

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation joined the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police, and other agencies at the 5th Annual Williamson County Traffic Safety Days.

This event is designed to supplement and reinforce classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for driver's education students. It uses presentations and active participation to deliver important safe-driving information to the students.

You can watch the video above, provided by IDOT, that shows a presentation at Traffic Safety Days.

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Women vets will find unique information, services at Women Veterans Fair

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 4:27pm
Women vets will find unique information, services at Women Veterans Fair

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is proud to offer the Illinois Women Veterans Fair, on Saturday, April 13.

This event will be held at the Southwestern Illinois College Liberal Arts Complex Conference Center, 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville, Ill. The event includes a complimentary light breakfast social, remarks from SWIC President Georgia Costello, Ph.D., IDVA Director Erica Borggren, herself a US Army veteran, and Maj. Gen. Barbara Faulkenberry, Vice-Commander, 18th Air Force, Scott Air Force Base.

Following the remarks, there will be panel discussions geared to help women veterans “own” their military experience, to transition more smoothly into civilian life, and to understand and better deal with Military Sexual Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder related to their military service. 

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