Events

West Frankfort Relay for Life event June 28

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 4:19pm

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The Relay for Life event at West Frankfort Community Park will be June 28.

The event will be from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. It is open to the public and there will be concessions, as well as items for sale.

To register a team, you can call Team Development Chair Tara Fasol-Chambers at 618-923-5567.

You can click here to visit the City of West Frankfort online.

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ISP releases Union Pacific railroad crossing detail

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Monday, June 17th, 2013, 3:31pm

ISP releases Union Pacific railroad crossing detail

(KFVS) - The Union Pacific Railroad, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies are partnering in an effort to lower fatalities at railroad crossings in the Illinois State Police District 13 area.

Even one of these tragic events is too many. Highway-rail crash statistics for 2012 indicate that Illinois had 89 crashes at public crossings. Twenty five people were killed and another 34 seriously injured. Illinois has over 7,300 miles of track with 7,780 public crossings and 4,536 private crossings.

Here are some other national statistics courtesy of the Illinois Commerce Commission's Operation Lifesaver website:

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West Frankfort City Council meeting June 25

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 4:48pm

West Frankfort City Council meeting June 25

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The next West Frankfort City Council meeting will be Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be in City Hall.

You can click here to visit the City online.

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Parade of Quilts in Whittington

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, June 12th, 2013, 3:00pm

(KFVS) - The Parade of Quilts will be at the Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center now through July 14.

Each year the Artisans Center offers a display of unique art quilts created by members of the Illinois Artisans Program. These quilts encompass traditional and modern designs and offer a lively look into the art of contemporary quilt making.

The Center is located at 14967 Gun Creek Trail in Whittington.

For more information, you can call 618-0629-2220.

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Fowler-Bonan Foundation to Host Junior Golf Day on June 17

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013, 2:51pm

Fowler-Bonan Foundation to Host Junior Golf Day on June 17

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The Fowler – Bonan Foundation’s third annual “Clothes for Kids” Junior Golf Day is set for Monday, June 17 at the Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort.

The event is open to all boys and girls in southern Illinois, ages four to 18.

Entry fee is only $20 and all participants will receive a t-shirt, lunch and an award. The event is open to kids of all skill levels, keeping score is not required, and first time players are welcome.

"It's a fun-filled day for the children, and an even greater day for the kids we serve," said co-founder Dale Fowler. Our junior golf event sponsors help us raise significant dollars for our foundation, and we welcome everyone's support of our mission to clothe underprivileged children."

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