KFVS12 Summer Blood Drive event

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011, 10:00am

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - The KFVS12 Summer Blood Drive event will be Friday, August 12 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

KFVS12 will be partnering with Subway and the American Red Cross to sponsor the 5th Annual Summer Blood Drive at 14 different locations in the heartland. This year donors are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment to reduce wait times.

You can call 1-800-RED-CROSS or click here to schedule an appointment. Don't forget to enter the sponsor code: KFVS12.

Blood drive locations include:

Missouri

Cape Girardeau - Plaza by Rays (formerly the Conference Center behind Holiday Inn Express)
Charleston - First Baptist Church
Dexter - Eagles Lodge
Fredericktown - St.

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ISP reminds drivers to use caution as school starts

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, 11:22am

ISP reminds drivers to use caution as school starts

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois State Police would like to remind drivers that classes will be starting soon and that means an increase of vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic near schools.

According to ISP, drivers should focus on driving and limit distractions while driving, especially near a school. They should be on a lookout for school buses and be prepared to stop at the appropriate time and place when school buses are loading or unloading children.

They say it is also against the law to talk on a cell phone while driving through a school zone.

Police say troops will be conducting enforcement activities throughout the school year in and around schools to take care of unsafe driving.

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Big fish caught in Zeigler

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, August 8th, 2011, 1:18pm

ZEIGLER, IL (KFVS) - A viewer sent us this picture of a big fish caught in Zeigler.

The picture was sent to us on Saturday, August 6 to cNews.

Send us pictures from your community to cNews and we'll feature them on your county site. Don't forget to include the time and location of the picture, along with your name.

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Monday is FEMA deadline for Ill. residents

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Sunday, August 7th, 2011, 4:07pm

For those who still need assistance with flooding or storm damage, there's still time to get help but the deadline is fast approaching.

For Illinois residents, the deadline for individual assistance is Monday, Aug. 8.

That's for homeowners or renters.

You can visit FEMA's website, or call (800) 621-3362 to register.

Carl Henderson with FEMA says $15.5 million has already been awarded to residents in southern Illinois for disaster assistance.

In Mo. the deadline for applications is August 26.

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West Frankfort High School Registration

Submitted by Greg Jones, Greg

Saturday, August 6th, 2011, 10:00am

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - West Frankfort High School registration will start Monday, August 8.

On Monday, seniors will register from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and juniors will register from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

On Tuesday, August 9, sophomores will register from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and freshman will register from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

All incoming freshman must have a physical exam.

New this year, all student schedules must be finalized by the first day of school. No changes will be made after school begins.

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Mulkeytown Water Dist. receives $330,000 loan

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, August 5th, 2011, 6:13pm

Mulkeytown Water Dist. receives $330,000 loan

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello announced Friday the Mulkeytown Water District has received a $330,000 water and waste disposal loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Rural Development.

The loan will be used to relocate about three miles of the water district's existing main along Illinois Highway 14. Cosetllo said this will allow the Illinois Department of Transportation to proceed with its plans to widen the highway.

"A reliable water system greatly improves the quality of life," said Costello, "and I will continue to support efforts to provide our cities and towns the resources to serve the needs of their residents and businesses."

Costello said the USDA funds help communities meet their pressing water infrastructure needs.

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Sponsored blood drive for the American Red Cross

Submitted by Greg Jones, Greg

Friday, August 5th, 2011, 3:57pm

Sponsored blood drive for the American Red Cross

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The Red Cross and First Christian Church will hold a blood drive for Kile on Sunday, August 14.

The blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kile suffers from Job's Syndrome, a primary immunodeficiency disorder that affects his immune system and doesn't allow his body to fight off infections. He receives immunoglobulin infusions every four weeks to boost his immune system. The IVIG infusions are a blood product that contains immunoglobulins from at least 1,000 different blood donors. The IVIG infusions have greatly improved Kile's quality of life.

The First Christian Church is located at 1001 South Cherry Street in West Frankfort, Ill.

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