Southern Ill. wineries on hand as Dept. of Ag. unveils new product logo

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Thursday, July 19th, 2012, 1:07pm

WHITTINGTON, IL (KFVS) - Southern Illinois wineries were on hand as the state agriculture department unveiled it's new product logo.

According to a news release, the "Buy Illinois Challenge" encourages every Illinois household to dedicate at least $10 dollars every week to buying products from the state.

Officials say that amount from state households would generate more than $2.4 billion a year for the state's economy.

The focus of the southern Illinois event was to promote the region's wineries.

Officials say throughout the state there are 91 wineries that contribute $39 million towards the tourism industry and its products yield more than #319 million toward the state's economy.

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Movie in the Park, 4-H General Projects Show in Mt. Vernon

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Thursday, July 19th, 2012, 11:55am

Movie in the Park, 4-H General Projects Show in Mt. Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - A couple of events in Mt. Vernon on Friday, July 20 include Movie in the Park and the Jefferson County 4-H General Projects Show.

The Movie in the Park will be "The Muppets" and will be at Veterans Park at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, you can call 618-242-6890.

The Jefferson County 4-H General Projects Show will be at Times Square Mall from 9 a.m. to noon. 4-H members will have their judging of projects and an exhibition of these projects. Free admission. For more information, call 618-242-0780.

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23rd Annual Red Power Roundup July 19-21

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012, 2:01pm

23rd Annual Red Power Roundup July 19-21

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The 23rd Annual Red Power Roundup will be July 19-21 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

Admission for the roundup is $10 per day or $25 for a three-day pass. Children 12 and under are free with adult.

For more information, you can call Barbara Greer at 618-758-2504.

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23 warrants issued in Mt. Vernon area for variety of drug charges

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012, 12:11pm

23 warrants issued in Mt. Vernon area for variety of drug charges

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Mt. Vernon Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has issued 23 warrants a variety of drug related charges.

According to police, the warrants were issued by the Jefferson County State's Attorney's Office and signed by Judge David Overstreet after about eight months of on-going investigations by the MVPD and JCSO Narcotics Division.

They say a total of 23 people are wanted on several drug charges, including:

1 person wanted on marijuana related charges
6 people wanted on meth charges
7 people wanted on crack cocaine/cocaine charges
3 people wanted on heroin charges
2 people wanted on drug equipment charges
1 person wanted on delivery of look-a-like charges
3 people wanted on prescription medication charges

The Mt. Vernon Police says 10 people were arrested as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18 for the following charges:

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House fire in Mt. Vernon called total loss, caused by extension cords

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 3:02pm

House fire in Mt. Vernon called total loss, caused by extension cords

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - A house fire on Monday is a total loss, leaving a family of five homeless.

Mt. Vernon Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Sargent says the fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. at a home on South 5th Street. He says two of the five people that lived there were inside the home at the time of the fire. When they smelled smoke in another room, they got out and called 911.

The Mt. Vernon Fire Department, Jefferson County Fire department and Litton Ambulance responded to the scene.

When fire fighters arrived, Sargent says the fire had spread and the home was a total loss. He says the Red Cross is helping the family find a place to live at this time and provided them with clothing.

According to Sargent, they believe the cause was multiple extension cords. He says one was overloaded and deteriorated, catching fire.

The family says they have two dogs and a cat also living in the home and have not been found.

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Food, music event to benefit Mt. Vernon foundations

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 12:46pm

Food, music event to benefit Mt. Vernon foundations

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - A food and music event at the Southwest Grill at the Rex to benefit CASA of Jefferson County, United Methodist Children's Home Foundation, Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation and the Illinois Bar Foundation M. Denny Hassakis Fund.

The event will be on July 18 from 5 p.m. 7 p.m. and feature music by "South of 70." The grill is located at 822 Main Street.

For tickets and more information, you can call 618-244-5335 or e-mail lisa@hassakislaw.com.

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4th Annual 'Tees 4 Kids' Golf Scramble set for July 20

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 11:50am

4th Annual 'Tees 4 Kids' Golf Scramble set for July 20

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The fourth annual “Tees 4 Kids” Golf Scramble will be held at the Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort, Ill., on Friday, July 20.

All proceeds from Tees 4 Kids entry fees and sponsorships will support Mentors 4 Kids, which was formed in 2009 to provide caring, volunteer adult mentors for children who want and need a positive role model in their life.

“Tees 4 Kids is by far our most popular and fun event of the year,” said Dave Sluzevich, Mentors 4 Kids president and event chairman. “It’s a full day of friendly competition, prizes, and barbecue from Uncle Joe’s, not to mention the opportunity to play on our area’s most challenging golf course. Get your team together and come out to support our mission of helping Southern Illinois children have a brighter future.”

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