Police seek 2 involved in hit and run

Friday, July 15th, 2011, 3:06pm

Police are seeking two people who they say were involved in a hit and run on Sunday, July 3.

According to police, two people were speeding on Conger Street on July 3 without headlights when one person was hit and received injuries.

After hitting the person, one car turned on South 23^rd Street and the other car on north 23^rdStreet. Police say neither driver stopped to help the injured person.

Jefferson County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people who were driving, according to police.

Call the Mt. Vernon Police Department at 618-242-3131 or the Jefferson County Crime Stoppers tips line at 618-242-8477.

Callers can remain anonymous.

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Central City Lion's Festival

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

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

CENTRALIA, IL (KFVS) - The annual Central City Lion's Festival will be Friday, July 15 to Saturday, July 16.

The festival will be at Central City Park, located at 300 South Marion in Centralia, Ill. It will be from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The family picnic-style will feature BBQ, food, games and musical entertainment. Admission is free.

For more information, you can call 618-532-5552.

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Enter your community in the 29th annual Gov.'s Home Town Awards

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, July 15th, 2011, 9:00am

JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Illinois communities of all sizes are encouraged to enter the 29th Annual Governor's Home Town Awards competition.

The GHTA recognizes volunteers whose hard work and dedication greatly improves their communities.

The deadline to submit applications is August 15.

Awards will be given in six project categories based on the six community population divisions.

Applications can be submitted by a variety of community representatives like local governments, schools, community organizations, chamber of commerce, community action agencies, area agencies on aging or local job training organizations.

Volunteer judges will evaluate the applications on need, use of resources and impact.

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Ill. Dept. of Health: Hospitals reporting fewer infections

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 11:42am

Ill. Dept. of Health: Hospitals reporting fewer infections

JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold announced Thursday hospitals in Illinois have reported fewer health care-associated infections in 2010 compared to 2009.

The IDPH analyzed central line-associated bloodstream infection data as part of the Illinois Hospital Report Card, and found more than 75 percent of Illinois hospitals had the same number or fewer infection cases in 2010 than in 2009.

They say in 2009, 383 bloodstream infections were reported in adult intensive care units in Illinois and 282 were reported in 2010.

“Although results are only for two years, they indicate a significant step forward in the prevention of infection and protection of Illinois patients,” said Dr. Arnold. “Hospital surveillance of infections and public reporting on the Illinois Hospital Report Card Web site play key roles in prevention efforts.

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Mt. Vernon movie in the park

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 11:10am

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Mt. Vernon's Movie in the Park will be "Shrek: Forever After" on Friday, July 15.

The movie will be at Veterans Park located at 800 South 27th Street on the big, outdoor screen.

Admission is free for the movie.

For more information, you can call 618-242-6890.

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Ribbon cutting at Armed Forces Reserve Center

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 10:31am

Ribbon cutting at Armed Forces Reserve Center

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Mt. Vernon Armed Forces and Reserve Center has been dedicated.

$23 million center is where soldiers can go in preparation for local, state and federal missions.

According to the city, the center adds to the homeland defense capability of the Illinois National Guard.

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Jingle Bell Run, Walk for Arthritis informational meeting

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, 11:19am

Jingle Bell Run, Walk for Arthritis informational meeting

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Jingle Bell Committee will hold a kickoff celebration on Thursday, July 14 to discuss the Jingle Bell Run and Arthritis Walk.

The celebration will be at Veterans Park Community Building from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Participants will enjoy lunch, speakers and the premiere of the 2011 JBR video. They will also get information about this year's event, fundraising tips and opportunities to get your company involved.

For more information, you can call 618-993-1777 or e-mail preeves@arthritis.org.

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