CSS: 50-75 mining jobs coming to Southern Ill.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 6:08pm

CSS: 50-75 mining jobs coming to Southern Ill.

(KFVS) - Custom Staffing Services says they plan to hire 50 to 75 coal miners for several mines in Southern Illinois in the next 30 days.

Qualified candidates can apply at the CSS job fair at Black Diamond Harley Davidson in Marion, Ill. on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CSS says candidates can also stop by the Customer Staffing office at 1820 North Green River Road, Evansville, Ind., Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CSS says candidates must have their mining certificates.

For more information, you can contact Lorry Rieckers, Custom Staffing Services, at 812-474-7400 or e-mail them at llrieckers@aol.com.

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SLIDESHOW: 2011 Halloween costumes

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 6:04pm

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ISP helped conservation authorities find lost family

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 4:00pm

More information is being released about some hikers that were lost and then found on Friday, Oct. 21.

According to Illinois State Police, Anthony Dipalo called Union County 911 on Friday, Oct. 21 around 5:33 p.m. saying his wife and two children, ages 13 and eight were lost near Bald Knob Cross.

Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources officers responded with Union County deputies and ISP Dist. 22 personnel. ISP contacted Air Ops in Springfield, which responded to the area.

During the search, authorities say they contacted Dipalo via cell phone. Dipalo was told to stay at a high position to maintain cell service and try looking for the plane overhead.

Around 7 p.m., IDNR said the lost family was contacted and being escorted to their vehicle, by Air Ops.

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ISP plans "Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols" in November

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 3:32pm

Illinois State Police are planning to have several "Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols" (ACE) in November in four southern Illinois counties.

ISP District 22 are planning the ACE patrols for Massac, Johnson, Union and Alexander Counties.

According to ISP, the patrols allow troopers to target an area with heavy patrols that focus on preventing, detecting and enforcing action responding to illegal transportation or consumption of alcohol and other drugs.

ISP officials say that alcohol and drug impairment are significant factors in over 40-percent of car crashes in Illinois.

The project is funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Div. of Traffic Safety.

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Sign up for KFVS12 text alerts!

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 12:25pm

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IDOT asks drivers to avoid becoming an impaired driving monster

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 6:18pm

IDOT asks drivers to avoid becoming an impaired driving monster

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that one of the most frightening things about Halloween is encountering an impaired driver.

IDOT says if your Halloween celebration includes alcohol, designate a sober driver to get you home safely. They issued the reminder because they say it included data showing the role alcohol has played in traffic deaths during the last seven years in Illinois.

“There isn’t a Halloween costume clever enough to hide a drunk driver who has made the dangerous decision to get behind the wheel,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider. “Law enforcement will be vigilant this Halloween keeping Illinois roadways safe for everyone.”

According to IDOT, during the last seven years in Illinois, 25 people lost their lives and 2,018 were injured in 7,723 vehicle crashes during Halloween.

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IDOT: Crashes with deer continue to decline

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 3:18pm

IDOT: Crashes with deer continue to decline

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday deer vs. car collisions declined in 2010 and remind drivers to be alert for deer along the roads during one of the most active times of the year.

IDOT says the number of car-deer crashes dropped to 17,135 in 2010, a decrease from 18,849 in 2009 and the lowest total since 1999. According to the latest IDOT statistics released Tuesday, 77 percent of crashes happened on rural roads and 67 percent during periods of darkness.

“Deer crashes can be especially difficult to avoid," said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider. "The best measures to avoid accidents and injuries are to slow down, wear a safety belt and remain alert this fall driving through areas where deer are likely to be seen. The encouraging news is that collisions with deer in Illinois continue to decline.

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