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Movie in the Park scheduled for Sept. 14

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, September 13th, 2012, 1:16pm

Movie in the Park scheduled for Sept. 14

JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Mount Vernon Movie in the Park will be Friday, September 14.

"The Adventures of Tin Tin" will be playing at Veterans Park at 7:15 p.m. You can watch it on the outdoor big screen. Admission is free.

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

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Read a Book Day Sept. 6 at Mt. Vernon library

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012, 1:20pm

Read a Book Day Sept. 6 at Mt. Vernon library

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Read a Book Day on September 6 at the C.E. Brehm Memorial Library at 9:30 a.m.

You can come and celebrate author Patricia Polacco, sample some "Thunder Cake" and maybe catch a "Lightning in a Jar." Organizers say the event is for grades 3-5.

For more information, you can call 618-242-6322.

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Illinois' LIHEAP program now accepting applications

Submitted by Jen Baird on Sunday, September 2nd, 12:19 pm

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's Office of Energy Assistance announced Friday that seniors and people with disabilities can begin applying for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program beginning Tuesday, September 4.

Clients interested in applying must bring all required documentation including:

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Library to host Family Movie Night

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 11:54am

JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The C.E. Brehm Memorial Library will have a Family Movie Night on August 24.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Organizers say kids must be accompanied by an adult and adults must be accompanied by a kid. There will be free popcorn and bottled water.

For more information, you can call 618-316-6322.

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Movie in the Park in Mt. Vernon Aug. 17

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, August 13th, 2012, 11:28am

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Movie in the Park will be August 17 at Veterans Park.

Admission is free and the movie will be "Happy Feet Two," shown on the outdoor big screen.

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

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Mt. Vernon Police host National Night Out

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, August 6th, 2012, 2:31pm

Mt. Vernon Police host National Night Out

JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Mount Vernon Police Department will be hosting the National Night Out: America's Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 7.

The event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Veterans City Park on 800 South 27th Street. Activities will include things like a dunk tank, soccer challenge and clown face painters. There will also be demonstrations from K-9 and bicycle patrols.

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Illinois students now required to get whooping cough vaccine

Submitted by Stephanie Pogue on Wednesday, August 1st, 9:58 am

ILLINOIS (KFVS) - A rise in whooping cough caused new vaccine requirements for Illinois sixth and ninth graders.

Illinois sixth and ninth grade students will now be required to have the Tdap vaccine before entering school for the 2012-2013 year.

The Tdap vaccine immunizes against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Students will be required to show proof of receiving the vaccine, have an appointment scheduled to get it, or an approved medical or religious exemption on file. Students who do not meet this requirement will not be allowed to attend school.

Whooping cough has been on the rise this year in Illinois and across the country. Medical experts have found that the disease is particularly on the rise among pre-teen and teens. Combatting this is the reason for the new requirements.

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