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'The Life of Mary Logan' May 11 at historical village

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 3:17pm
'The Life of Mary Logan' May 11 at historical village

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Life of Mary Logan, wife of General John A. Logan will be presented at the Jefferson County Historical Village on Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m.

Participants will learn about Mary Logan's life and times with General John Logan around the time of the Civil War. Admission is free.

The village is located at 1411 North 27th Street.

For more information, you can call 618-246-0033.

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Armed robbery investigation in Jefferson County

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 1:57pm

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS)- Authorities are investigating an armed robbery that happened on Tuesday in Jefferson County, Illinois.

Police say it happened on South 17th Street in Mt. Vernon in the early morning hours Tuesday.

Mt. Vernon police say one or two people approached the victim from behind and told him to put his hands in the air. The victim then felt an object, possibly a gun, pushed behind his back.

Someone then reached around and took money out of the victim's pockets and then walked away where the victim could not see them.

Jefferson County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for aggravated robbery.

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Hospice of Southern Illinois chosen as finalist 'Grow St. Louis' program

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 11:22am
Hospice of Southern Illinois chosen as finalist 'Grow St. Louis' program

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS) - Hospice of Southern Illinois has been chosen as finalist in Monsanto, Grow St. Louis program.

On Monday, May 6,  Hospice of Southern Illinois Hospice was selected as a finalist in the Monsanto, Grow, St. Louis program.

Organizers say the program offers not-for-profit organizations grant money up to $20,000.

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Upcoming Mt. Vernon events for May 11

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 2:46pm
Upcoming Mt. Vernon events for May 11

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Upcoming events in Mt. Vernon on Saturday, May 11 are available.

Events include:

  • May 11 - NAACP Pancake Breakfast at Veterans Park Community Building. Call for time. For more information call 618-242-6890.
  • May 11 - Classic Kids Matinee: "A Cinderella Story" at the Granada Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and movie starts at 2 p.m. $50 Kids Account drawing before the movie, sponsored by Banterra Bank. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 618-740-0707. 

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St. Mary’s Good Samaritan celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 2:33pm
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12

JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - National Nurses Week is May 6 through 12, and St. Mary’s Good Samaritan is honoring the men and women who serve faithfully as nurses and stewards to help better our community.

These medical professionals are greatly valued and respected for their good works and dedication in its hospitals.

National Nurses Week begins on May 6 with National Nurses Day and ends on May 12, the birthday of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. On May 8 this year, both National Student Nurses Day and National School Nurse Day are celebrated.

“I would like to thank all of our nursing personnel for their care and dedication to our patients. To be in this noble profession is certainly rewarding,” said Virginia Telford, Vice President of Patient Care Services at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. 

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St. Mary’s Good Samaritan celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 11:29am
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - St. Mary’s Good Samaritan is honoring the men and women who serve faithfully as nurses during National Nurses Week. .

National Nurses Week begins on May 6 with National Nurses Day and ends on May 12, the birthday of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. 

On May 8 this year, both National Student Nurses Day and National School Nurse Day are celebrated.

“I would like to thank all of our nursing personnel for their care and dedication to our patients.  To be in this noble profession is certainly rewarding,” stated Virginia Telford, Vice President of Patient Care Services at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. 

Over 650 nurses will be honored throughout the week by physicians and staff at both St. Mary’s Hospital and Good Samaritan Regional Health Center.  

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DCFS: Constantly supervise children near water to prevent drowning

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 11:12am
DCFS: Constantly supervise children near water to prevent drowning

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - As summer approaches, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding parents and caregivers to constantly supervise children when they are near water.

According to DCFS, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional deaths for children ages one through four in the U.S. It claimed the lives of 21-Illinois children last year.

“It doesn't matter who you are or how many safety precautions were set in place beforehand. When a child is unsupervised, these tragedies happen in moments,” said Richard H. Calica, Director of DCFS.  “Stepping away to answer the phone, turning your back for a second or becoming distracted by other kids is a gamble with a child’s life.” 

DCFS officials say Inadequate supervision, which includes childhood drowning, was the third-leading cause of all child deaths indicated by DCFS last year. 

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