Annual volleyball camp

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 11:56am

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The annual volleyball camp will be held Wednesday, July 20 through Friday, July 22.

The camp will be at he Max Morris Gymnasium at Frankfort Community High School.

Incoming freshman to seniors will have camp from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The camp costs $25.

For more information, you can contact Tim Murphy at clubmurph05@yahoo.com or 932-3213.

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Story hour at West Frankfort Public Library

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, July 18th, 2011, 5:34pm

Story hour at West Frankfort Public Library

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The West Frankfort Public Library will have a story hour on Tuesday, July 19.

The story hour will be at 11 a.m. and is for three, four and five year olds.

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Gov. Quinn urges Illinoisans to stay safe during heat surge

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, July 18th, 2011, 4:06pm

Gov. Quinn urges Illinoisans to stay safe during heat surge

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - On Sunday, Governor Pat Quinn encouraged Illinois residents to take preventive action during the extremely hot weather to stay safe, cool and avoid heat-related illnesses.

Gov. Quinn urged residents to take advantage of services available from the Department of Public Health, Department of Human Services and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. Everyone is urged to check on those most vulnerable to the heat including the elderly and children.

"High heat and humidity can lead to serious health problems, particularly for the elderly and young children," said Governor Quinn. "It’s extremely important for people to recognize the signs of heat-related illness and take action to prevent becoming sick from the heat.

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Benton man hit by train

Submitted by Christy Hendricks

Monday, July 18th, 2011, 11:36am

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - A Benton man was injured after he was hit by a train Sunday.

Benton Police say the Canadian National Railroad called the police department to report a man off to the side of the train as it was moving on Sunday.

Toby S. Adams, 33, of Benton was taken to the Franklin County Hospital with minor injuries.

He was cited for criminal trespass for being on railroad property.

It happened on the south side of the railroad track between south Du Quoin and Pope streets, according to the Benton Police Department.

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Authorities respond to third drowning in 3 weeks

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Sunday, July 17th, 2011, 2:09pm

Authorities in Franklin County respond to the third drowning in Franklin County in less than three weeks and the fourth drowning since May.

According to Franklin County Coroner Marty Leffler, 41-year-old Randy Williams of Johnston City was swimming in a private farm pond near the intersection of Garrett's Prairie and Neilson Roads in West Frankfort.

Witnesses told police that Mr. Williams was swimming with a 13-old- male, whose parents were watching from shore. The thirteen year olds mother reportedly told the child it was time to get out of the pond.

The mother told police she saw Williams go under water and after several minutes he did not resurface.

West Frankfort Fire and Ambulance were called to the pond at 11:36 p.m. Saturday. Leffler says at 11:54 p.m. Williams' body was recovered from the pond and paramedics started CPR.

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A fun day for special people in Southern Illinois

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Sunday, July 17th, 2011, 11:13am

When it comes to having fun, the Kiwanis Clubs of Division 33 in Southern Illinois know how to make it happen.

And on Saturday afternoon they did just that for more than 300 physically challenged people from across Southern Illinois.

The 24th annual Dave Webster Kiwanis Fun Day Picnic kicked off at the Wayne Fitzgerald State Park, Harbor Oaks picnic area on Rend Lake.

"It's my first time going here and I have fun, and I love it," said April Motsinger.

"We're playing the games and eating, and go on boat rides."

The music filled the air from the Rebel Country Band, as some danced the afternoon away.

Others spent their time challenging one another to a game of horseshoes or sand-bag toss.

"I like to work, I do papers. I have fun out here," said Roberta Dillion.

"I learned about the pontoon boat, it was fun. What else I like, I like the clowns."

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SBA: Over $2,300,000 approved for homes, businesses in Southern Ill.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, July 17th, 2011, 10:15am

SBA: Over $2,300,000 approved for homes, businesses in Southern Ill.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging anyone in Southern Illinois who has not filled out a disaster loan application to do so before the August 8 deadline.

More than $2.3 million in disaster assistance loans have been approved for Illinois residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred from April 19 through June 14.

According to the SBA, there are currently 37 home and business low-interest disaster loans that have been approved. These loans equal about $2,303,600.

“There is a tendency for survivors to discard SBA disaster loan applications because they may not want a loan. However, homeowners and renters may risk missing out on grants by not returning completed applications to SBA,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta. Those who received SBA applications are encouraged to return them even if they do not want a loan.

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