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Rend Lake College Class of '13 crosses stage at 46th Commencement

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 4:47pm

Rend Lake College Class of '13 crosses stage at 46th Commencement

INA, IL (KFVS) - Rend Lake College officials send their thanks and congratulations to the Class of 2013.

The 46th Annual RLC Commencement was held May 18 in James Waugh Gymnasium. Dr. Jeannie Mitchell, a psychology professor at RLC, was the guest speaker.

A total of 860 graduates were conferred 773 Associate Degrees and 651 Occupational Certificates.

The Rend Lake College Class of 2013 is:
(All hometowns Ill. unless noted otherwise)

ALMA - William Andrew Williams

ANNA - Chad M. Buchanan, Cassie Jane Newberry

ARCOLA - Taylor Nicole Thomas

ARGENTA - Kyle Raymond Powars

ASHEBORO, N.C. - Eric John Tozzi

ASHLEY - Jessica Garrison

BELLE RIVE - Taylor Renee Adams, Larry P. Caldwell, Cory Drew Capps, Gale Lee Hefner, Heston Wayne Mays, Samuel Alan Oliger, Beverly Ann Sears

Tami Donley of Ewing is handed her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Office Systems Technology.

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2 teens arrested in connection with bomb threat at Zeigler school

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content 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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SLIDESHOW: Prom in the Heartland 2013

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 9:00am

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Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 5:09pm

(KFVS) - As the end of the school year is approaching, it is time for Prom in a lot of Heartland communities.

You can send us your Prom pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and what school you go to. Pictures will be used online in the slideshow and possibly on-air.

You can click here to see our Prom 2012 slideshow.

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IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 5:43pm

IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

(KFVS) - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency recently announced an initiative to enhance safety for students, staff and visitors on college and university campuses.

Nine colleges and universities will participate in a pilot of the Ready to Respond Campus program, with a full rollout of the program expected in January 2014.

“The Ready to Respond Campus program will recognize those institutions that meet rigorous standards for ensuring the safety of their students, staff and visitors,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “The Ready to Respond Campus designation will let current and prospective students and their parents know that safety is a top priority on the campus.”

Schools participating in the pilot program include:

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