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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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Walk-in immunization clinics available in August

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 4:42pm

Walk-in immunization clinics available in August

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Franklin Williamson Bi-County Health Department will offer walk-in immunization clinics every Wednesday in August.

The clinics will be every Wednesday in August from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with no appointment needed.

The Franklin County office is located at 403 East Park in Benton and the Williamson County office is located at 8160 Express Drive in Marion.

If those days don't work, the Bi-County Health always gives immunizations by appointment at the Benton office on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in late clinics are offered the first and third Tuesday of each month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Immunizations at the Marion office are given by appointment on Mondays and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in late clinics are also offered the first and third Thursdays of each month from 4 p.m.

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City of West Frankfort lifts boil water order

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, July 29th, 2011, 3:41pm

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The city of West Frankfort announced Friday they have lifted the boil water order.

The order was in effect for Plumfield, Pershing and Orient Roads since July 25.

If you have any questions, you can call the city clerk's office at 618-932-3262 or the water department at 618-937-4512.

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Annual two mile cross country walk/run for life benefit

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, July 22nd, 2011, 10:58am

Annual two mile cross country walk/run for life benefit

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The First Annual Chris M. Griffin Two Mile Cross Country Walk/Run for Life benefit will be Saturday, July 30.

Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. and the walk will start at 8 a.m.

It will be in the Community Park located at 1004 East Cleveland Street in West Frankfort, Ill. Registration will be at the West Frankfort Aquatic Center at the park.

Organizers say the course is flat, fast and shady.

It costs $20 to participate and the first 150 entries will get a t-shirt. You can make checks payable to "CMG Run." All proceeds will go to suicide prevention.

For more information, you can e-mail bradblakey@gmail.com or call Joyce Griffin at 618-525-2340.

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Friends of the Library yard sale

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, July 15th, 2011, 10:00am

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The Friends of the Library will have a yard sale on Saturday, July 16.

The yard sale will start at 9 a.m.

For more information, you can call the West Frankfort Public Library at 618-932-3313.

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Library board meeting

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, July 10th, 2011, 10:00am

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The West Frankfort Public Library will have a board meeting on Monday, July 11.

The meeting will be at 7 p.m.

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IDNR: Over 1,200 citations, warnings over holdiay weekend

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, July 8th, 2011, 12:54pm

IDNR: Over 1,200 citations, warnings over holdiay weekend

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says their Conservation Officers made more than 1,200 citations and warnings over the Fourth of July weekend.

IDNR said officers arrested 25 boaters for operating under the influence and five more people for driving under the influence.

Along with the arrests, CPOs issued 519 citations and 776 warnings statewide while on patrol from July 1 through 4.

Citations were issued for a range of offenses including possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, underage drinking and disorderly conduct to illegal fishing and other boat safety and boating law violations.

“The hot sunny days led to thousands of boaters out on the state’s waterways this weekend”, said IDNR Conservation Police Chief Rafael Gutierrez. “While there were a few who made poor decisions and were arrested for OUI or DUI, the majority of those we came across were enjoying the holiday responsibly and safely, wh

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