Poshard Foundation distributes $70,000 to 28 agencies serving children in region

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 6:24pm

Poshard Foundation distributes $70,000 to 28 agencies serving children in region

CARTERVILLE, IL (KFVS) - With a goal of stamping out child abuse in Southern Illinois, Jo Poshard distributed $70,000 Tuesday at John A. Logan College to 28 different agencies in the region that serve children’s needs.

“This year we were able to give out $70,000 to 28 agencies and we’re very excited about that,” said Jo Poshard with the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children. “We would like to make it much more, but we know that they will use this money to plug the gaps and help create that safety net for the children.”

Poshard is the co-founder of the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, whose home base is the college. The monies were raised last fall at the foundation’s main fundraiser.

“Our mission is to help abused, neglected and abandoned children here in Southern Illinois,” Poshard said. “Our organization does not receive any state or federal funds to operate. We attempt to provide services and goods that area agencies can’t afford to provide.”

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Franklin Co. Animal Control Open House event May 4

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 3:31pm

Franklin Co. Animal Control Open House event May 4

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - The Franklin County Animal Control presents an Open House event on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Open House will be at the Franklin County Animal Control, 13163 Oddfellow Lane in Benton, Ill. It will promote animal adoption and introduce the facility and staff.

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Legislators continue debating conceal carry issue in Illinois

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 10:45pm

ROYALTON, IL (KFVS)- The clock is ticking down on Illinois' Legislators to pass a new law making it legal for people in Illinois to carry a concealed weapon.

While lawmakers continue debating the wording in proposals, many people across Southern Illinois are learning how to use a firearm to protect themselves.

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled back on December 7, that the ban on conceal carry in Illinois was unconstitutional. And the court gave legislators 180 days to pass a new law lifting the ban.

Now that deadline date of June 9 is fast approaching. And if legislators do nothing, things will change in Illinois on the conceal carry issue.

"It's my understanding that it reverts to a FOID Carry. So if you already have a valid FOID Card then you would be eligible to start carrying at that point," said NRA Training Instructor Mike Corkran.

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Zeigler fire department to host “Heroes & Horsepower” car show

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Monday, April 29th, 11:03 am

ZEIGLER, IL (KFVS) - The Zeigler Fire Department will be hosting a car show on Saturday May 18.

It is appropriately named the “Heroes & Horsepower” car show. The car show will be held on the Zeigler Circle.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., with judging to begin at noon. Trophies will be handed out at 3 p.m.

The first fifty vehicles that register for the event will receive a free dash plaque.

Judging classes will be Chevrolet, Ford, Mopar, Import, 4x4, Street Rod, Truck, Motorcycle, Emergency Service Vehicle, Chiefs Choice, and Best of Show.

Entry fee is $15 per vehicle for participants, and is free to the public.

The fire department will also be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, potato chips and drinks the day of the show.

There will also be music provided by a DJ.

Proceeds from the show are to support the ongoing Raise the Roof fund raiser series for a fire station addition.

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Quinn encourages entries for Illinois hometown awards

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 11:44am

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn marked National Volunteer Week on Saturday by encouraging communities to submit entries for the 31st Annual Governor's Hometown Awards.

According to the governor's office, it's a program that recognizes volunteer efforts to improve Illinois communities.

The application deadline is July 15, and communities of any size may submit nominations.

"Local volunteers and organizations are improving communities across Illinois and enhancing the quality of life for everyday people," Governor Quinn said. "The Hometown Awards recognize people who are helping us build a better Illinois for current and future generations."

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2 teens arrested in connection with bomb threat at Zeigler school

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 2:56pm

2 teens arrested in connection with bomb threat at Zeigler school

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Two teens have been arrested after bomb threat investigation at Zeigler-Royalton High School

Franklin County Sheriff Donald R. Jones says deputies responded to a bomb threat at the Zeigler-Royalton High School on Friday, April 26 at 8:21 a.m. School personnel, Franklin County deputies and a K-9 unit from the Illinois Secretary of State Police searched the school for an explosive device.

According to Jones, the student body had been relocated to a position of safety by school personnel. No explosive device was found.

Darrell B. Dalton, 17, from Royalton and Zachary T. Barnett, 17, from Christopher were arrested in connection with the investigation.

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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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