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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Illinois State Treasurer reminds victims about flood aid

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 10:38am

Illinois State Treasurer reminds victims about flood aid

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - With the recent flooding throughout the state, Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is reminding flood victims that aid is available through the treasurer’s Disaster Recovery Linked Deposit Program.

According Rutherford, the program helps residents, businesses and farmers get low-interest loans to recover from weather-related damage to their property.

After a loan is approved, Rutherford says the state makes a deposit into the financial institution which helps lower the interest rate to the borrower, effectively making the repairs more affordable.

The maximum interest rate for qualifying borrowers is 2.36 percent for a two-year loan and 2.69 percent for a three-year loan for the month of April 2013. The rate is locked in for the duration of the period. The program caps the interest rate at 3 percent for qualified borrowers at participating financial institutions.

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Early Childhood Education programs can cut crime

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 9:09pm

Cuts to preschool programs by the State of Illinois over the past four years are jeopardizing thousands of kids futures.

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS)- Putting our best foot forward couldn't carry anymore weight then when it comes to investing in our kids futures.

And that's why police, prosecutors and educators gathered at Denning Elementary School in West Frankfort on Thursday afternoon. They all wanted to show their support for the Fight Crime: Invest in Kids program in Illinois.

But, cuts to preschool programs by the State of Illinois over the past four years are jeopardizing thousands of kids futures.

And prosecutors say we can either pay now for the programs, or pay a lot more later on when the kids grow up.

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IDOT announces launch of website for Illinois Bike Transportation Plan

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 2:59pm

IDOT announces launch of website for Illinois Bike Transportation Plan

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the launch of an online web portal for the Illinois Bike Transportation Plan.

You can click here to visit the site.

It provides a comprehensive overview of the plan and offers the public several opportunities to submit feedback, track plan progression and collaborate with IDOT.

During the coming months, the site will be populated with additional resources and updated outreach information via the Timeline tool. The site will also host an interactive public engagement tool that will allow the public to submit bicycle policy and route recommendations. Finally, the site will provide helpful links to the public and instructions on ordering free Illinois bike maps.

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