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Community photo: The next Charlotte's web

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, 12:50pm

Community photo: The next Charlotte's web

SCHELLER, IL (KFVS) - Viewer Bruce Shurtz of Scheller, Ill. sent us this picture Tuesday, Feb. 7 of a spider that hatched out under the eaves of his house.

He says the spider hatched a few days ago.

You can e-mail us pictures from your community to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and a brief explanation of the picture.

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IEMA offers guide to help renters better understand radon hazards

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Thursday, December 29th, 2011, 4:14pm

(KFVS) - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency's radon program is offering guidance to help renters better understand radon hazards and their rights under the law.

The program is under a new law to go into effect Jan. 1 to help people who rent apartments, condominiums or houses access information about radon levels in their home.

“About one-third of all housing in Illinois is rented,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “This new law will help renters find out if their landlords have already tested for radon and, if so, what levels were detected. For units where no testing has been done, we hope more renters will be proactive and get their homes tested. Radon is one health risk that can be easily reduced. Testing your home is the important first step.”

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Lt. Gov.: more low-income families using LINK

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011, 10:00am

Lt. Gov.: more low-income families using LINK

JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced Monday at the Illinois Farm Bureau that figures are showing more low-income residents are buying fresh foods at farmers markets.

Simon said the amount of food stamp benefits known as LINK redeemed at Illinois farmers markets and from direct marketing farmers jumped from $11,146 to $41,146 between 2009 and 2010. She attributed the growth, partly, to wider access.

She cited data collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that said last year, 35 Illinois farmers markets and direct marketing farmers were certified to accept the state-issued LINKED debit cards. The data also says, currently, 49 Illinois farmers markets and direct marketing farmers accept LINKED cards across 21 counties.

“We are seeing a promising trend: more farmers markets accepting LINK and more food stamp benefits being used to buy locally produced, fresh food,” said Simon.

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The Iris Farm annual flower display, sale

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Friday, May 6th, 2011, 2:09pm

WAYNE CITY, IL (KFVS) - The Iris Farm will hold their annual flower display and sale May 1-21.

The Iris Farm is located two miles west of Wayne City off Route 15. It will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays.

For more information you can call 618-895-2022 or visit them online.

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Join a chat session about spring gardens at the Jefferson Co. Historical Village

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Monday, April 18th, 2011, 1:00pm

Join a chat session about spring gardens at the Jefferson Co. Historical Village

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Jefferson County Historical Village is hosting a chat session about spring gardens in the southern part of the county on Tuesday, April 19.

The historical village is located at 1411 North 27th Street and the session will start at 1 p.m.

You can bring a photo, momento or artifact related to the topic or just come and join the conversation.

For more informatin you can call 618-246-0033 or visit the historical villages website.

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