MT. VERNON — — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and the Jesse White Tumblers demonstrated their high-flying acrobatics for almost 200 people in Mt. Vernon attending the 25-year celebration of the Southtown Family Center on Tuesday. Guest speakers and testimonials from those who have benefited from the center commended it for making a difference in tens of thousands of children’s lives.
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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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Federal inmate lawsuit dismissed
MT. VERNON — A lawsuit filed by former Immigrations Customs Enforcement prisoners against Jefferson County has been dismissed. The federal lawsuit was filed in February on behalf of seven immigrants who were held at the Jefferson County Justice Cent
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New park shelter nears completion
MT. VERNON — The newest park shelter at Veterans Memorial Park is slated for completion Friday. "They are installing the roof panels today," said Mt. Vernon Parks and Facilities Director George Bryant on Wednesday. "They will then be dealing with th
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Development Corporation holds annual meeting
MT. VERNON -- Councilman David Wood is calling for local volunteer groups to take a more active role in community improvement. Wood was the guest speaker at Wednesday morning's annual meeting of the Downtown Mt. Vernon Development Corporation. Much o
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Mother, daughters arrested in burglaries
MT. VERNON — Police may have cleared a number of burglaries with the arrest of three Mt. Vernon women who are blood relatives. About a week ago, city police arrested 23-year-old Whitney Payne after she allegedly tried to pawn items with a $500 to $1
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- NFL, Xbox enhancing interactive television viewing
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