MT. VERNON — — Derrick Gaither of Woodlawn has been sworn in as the newest officer for the Mt. Vernon Police Department. Gaither, the son of Tom and Denise Gaither of Woodlawn, has been serving as an officer in Woodlawn prior to his transfer to MVPD, according to Chief Chris Mendenall. Mendenall said with Gaither’s hiring, the department is up to full staff with 44 officers — two of which are funded through grants. Gaither has already received training at the police academy and will be completing 12 weeks of field training in Mt. Vernon. “I got into police work about a year ago, and fell in love with it,” Derrick Gaither said. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid.”
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Derrick Gaither of Woodlawn has been sworn in as the newest officer for the Mt. Vernon Police Department. Gaither, the son of Tom and Denise Gaither of Woodlawn, has been serving as an officer in Woodlawn prior to his transfer to MVPD, according to Chief Chris Mendenall. Mendenall said with Gaither’s hiring, the department is up to full staff with 44 officers — two of which are funded through grants. Gaither has already received training at the police academy and will be completing 12 weeks of field training in Mt. Vernon. “I got into police work about a year ago, and fell in love with it,” Derrick Gaither said. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid.”
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Veteran committee members leave office
MT. VERNON – Two long-time local committee members have left office, but are looking forward to their lives after public service. Bill Short, 77, had been a member of the Mt. Vernon Tourism Advisory Board for over eight years. He was recently voted
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The Gett'n Place gives back
Patty Cockrum and her daughter, Emily Strain, sort through baby clothes while getting ready for a free clothing giveaway at The Gettn Place on Saturday. Cockrum holds the annual event to give back to families in need. TESA GLASS/REGISTER-NEWS
MT. VERNON — Patty Cockrum of The Gett'n Place consignment and resale shop opened her doors to give back not only to people in need, but to farm animals. "It started with Pretty Boy," Cockrum said. "He's a miniature donkey and the reason for everyth
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Workforce program going online
MT. VERNON — The Jefferson County Development Corporation Worldclass Workforce program is expanding and going online. "We have engaged the services of the curriculum writing company, Bluestreak Learning Co., to write the program," said JCDC Executiv
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Tournament deadline extended
MT. VERNON — The team sign-up deadline for the Max Hoopster Gus Macker 3-on-3 Tournament has been extended. "We want to give everyone the opportunity to participate," said Bonnie Jerdon, member of the Mt. Vernon Festivals Committee. "We're in the fin
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Appraisals ongoing for MVTHS property
MT. VERNON – Efforts are underway to appraise the market value of the Mount Vernon Township High School campus, but no price estimates have yet been announced. Officials hope to sell some or all of the buildings at the site to help pay for the $72.8
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