Motorcycle Awareness campaign launched for Motorcycle Awareness Month in May

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:34pm

Motorcycle Awareness campaign launched for Motorcycle Awareness Month in May

(KFVS) - For the 30th year, May has been proclaimed Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois as part of a statewide campaign to reduce motorcycle crash fatalities and injuries.

Governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Gold Wing Road Riders Association, and A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education joined in support of campaigns to urge Illinois motorists to "Start Seeing Motorcycles" and "Look Twice - Save a Life." The safety coalition urged all drivers to share the road and recognized volunteers who participate in the annual Windshield Washing Project to raise awareness.

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IEMA highlights home, workplace emergency planning

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:21pm

IEMA highlights home, workplace emergency planning

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is stressing the importance of emergency preparedness throughout May as part of its 2013 preparedness campaign.

“Businesses that emphasize emergency preparedness both in the workplace and for their employees at home help protect their most important assets, their employees,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “Throughout May, we’re encouraging businesses to take a look at their workplace emergency plans, conduct safety drills and encourage their employees to put together a home emergency supply kit and family communications plan.”

Monken said his agency plans to provide preparedness information and tips to staff throughout May.

IEMA says to develop a plan that addresses each threat, taking into consideration different shifts.

Other parts of an emergency plan include:

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Cobden man sentenced to 8 years for burglary

Submitted by Christy Hendricks

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 4:55pm

Cobden man sentenced to 8 years for burglary

UNION COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - A Cobden man was sentenced to eight years behind bars for burglary.

Charles F. Yates, 44, of 5875 Water Valley Road in rural Cobden was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on one count of burglary, a Class 2 Felony.

Yates took several metal items from a machine shed on Water Valley road in March 2013., according to Union County State’s Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds.

He was arrested following an investigation by the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

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SLIDESHOW: Spring in the Heartland 2013

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 12:07pm

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Poshard Foundation distributes $70,000 to 28 agencies serving children in region

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 6:24pm

Poshard Foundation distributes $70,000 to 28 agencies serving children in region

CARTERVILLE, IL (KFVS) - With a goal of stamping out child abuse in Southern Illinois, Jo Poshard distributed $70,000 Tuesday at John A. Logan College to 28 different agencies in the region that serve children’s needs.

“This year we were able to give out $70,000 to 28 agencies and we’re very excited about that,” said Jo Poshard with the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children. “We would like to make it much more, but we know that they will use this money to plug the gaps and help create that safety net for the children.”

Poshard is the co-founder of the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, whose home base is the college. The monies were raised last fall at the foundation’s main fundraiser.

“Our mission is to help abused, neglected and abandoned children here in Southern Illinois,” Poshard said. “Our organization does not receive any state or federal funds to operate. We attempt to provide services and goods that area agencies can’t afford to provide.”

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Anna City Council meeting May 7

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 4:09pm

ANNA, IL (KFVS) - The next Anna City Council meeting will be May 7 at 5 p.m.

For more information on the City Council, you can click here.

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'Blessing of the Bikes' held at Bald Knob Cross

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 5:54pm

Riders say this is a unique experience, which celebrates the joy of goodwill and riding.

ALTO PASS, IL (KFVS)- The 21st Annual Blessing of the Bikes at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois drew thousands of people from nearby states on Sunday.

Riders had their bikes blessed for a safe travel.

Riders say this is a unique experience, which celebrates the joy of goodwill and riding.

"It's not about what kind of bike you
have," said Tim Fletcher of O'Fallon, Illinois. "As long as it's two
wheels, some are three, but it's still a bike. American, custom, we are all
here for the same thing-the enjoyment of just riding. "

Activities included a prayer, vendors selling a variety of items and road kill stew and chili was served.

All of the money donated goes back into the funds for Bald Knob Cross.

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