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Lenten Season fish fry events in the Heartland

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 2:34pm

Lenten Season fish fry events in the Heartland

We're working on compiling a list of fish fry events in the Heartland.

If your community has one or more fish fry events, feel free to send us the information to C/O Amber Ruch, County News Digital Producer, at aruch@kfvs12.com or fax it to 335-7723.

Make sure and include the following:

Dates and times
Location
Prices
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If you have picture(s) from the events, we'd love to see those as well! You can include the picture in the e-mail with the information above or send the picture(s) to cNews@kfvs12.com.

Perryville, Mo.

Homemade desserts are the pride of Sacred Heart's Annual Fish Fry in Du Quoin. (Source: Sacred Heart)

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5KFVS celebrating 5 years, share your race pictures with us!

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 9:00am

5KFVS celebrating 5 years, share your race pictures with us!

The 5KFVS Run/Walk will be May 18 in downtown Cape Girardeau, Mo.

This year, to celebrate the 5th year, we're adding a 12K!

Have you ran the 5KFVS, or even ran all five years? We want to see your photos from past events!

Send your photos to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

We'll share the pictures online and possibly on-air!

You can click here to visit the 5KFVS website where you can find more information and the sign-up form for this year's race.

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Recycle old refrigerators, freezers through Ameren for a chance to win shopping spree

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 4:46pm

Recycle old refrigerators, freezers through Ameren for a chance to win shopping spree

(KFVS) - Ameren Illinois will be collecting old, energy guzzling refrigerators and freezers from residents.

Those getting rid of their appliances will be eligible to receive $50, save $150 or more a year and have a chance to win a $2,000 shopping spree.

To be eligible for the $2,000 shopping spree, eligible refrigerators and freezers must be picked up by ActOnEnergy no later than March 31. The $2,000 prize will allow the winner to purchase one or more Energy Star certified appliances of the winner’s choice.

When residential customers schedule a free pickup of an eligible refrigerator or freezer, ActOnEnergy will make certain that old unit is given new life.

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Entries for the Jr. Duck Stamp Contest due by March 15

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 3:00pm

Entries for the Jr. Duck Stamp Contest due by March 15

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting entries for the 2013 Illinois Junior Duck Stamp Contest, which is administered by the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.

Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2013.

The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program is unique in its blending of science and art. It engages children in the study of waterfowl and habitat conservation as well as migration. The program guides students, using scientific and wildlife observation principles, to communicate visually what they have learned through an entry in their state’s Junior Duck Stamp art contest.

This conservation education program is open to any child in kindergarten through high school. Southern Illinois teachers can contact the Refuge about outreach programs and resources, offered free of charge, in support of the Junior Duck Stamp program.

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Car Craft Street Machine Nationals returning to DuQuoin

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 3:15pm

Car Craft Street Machine Nationals returning to DuQuoin

DUQUOIN, IL (KFVS) - The Car Craft Street Machine Nationals will return to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds June 28-30, 2013.

Organizers say the Street Machine Nationals called the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds home for 13 years, ending its run in 1998. This event was legendary for its hardcore horsepower, cool classics and plenty of big block engines. This national celebration of horsepower and dream machines will showcase the same as the grounds will swell with beautiful, high-performance street machines, hot rods and street trucks from across the nation.

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Illinois State Fair Grandstand announces Journey added to line-up

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, March 9th, 2013, 4:00am

Illinois State Fair Grandstand announces Journey added to line-up

(KFVS) - Iconic American rock band Journey has been added to the Grandstand entertainment line-up for Sunday, August 18 at the Illinois State Fair.

Tickets for the concert will go on sale Saturday, April 27 through Ticketmaster. They will be available starting at 10 a.m.

"Our team is putting together an outstanding line-up of musical performers," Governor Pat Quinn. "From classic rock bands Journey, Styx and REO Speedwagon to country superstars Toby Keith, Gary Allan, The Band Perry and Thompson Square, this year's entertainment is going to be something you don't want to miss."

You can buy tickets online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet.

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Girl Scouts of Southern Ill. celebrates 101st anniversary March 10-16

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, March 8th, 2013, 3:45pm

Girl Scouts of Southern Ill. celebrates 101st anniversary March 10-16

(KFVS) - The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will join more than 3.2 million Girl Scouts across America in celebrating the 101st Anniversary of Girl Scouting March 10-16.

Locally, the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will celebrate in a variety of activities and events ranging from flag ceremonies at their school, birthday party celebrations, and community service projects with their troops; while others will create displays highlighting Girl Scout history.

“Making the world a better place isn’t just part of the Girl Scout mission statement…it’s a real and lasting commitment to make Girl Scouting relevant for many generations to come,” said Villie M. Appoo, CEO Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois.

“The Girl Scouts has a long and rich history of providing girls in all of our communities with a first-rate Girl Scout Leadership Experience that will give them the courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place for everyone,” Appoo added.

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