MT. VERNON — — Local and state dignitaries were on hand Monday for a ribbon-cutting at the new location of Magnum Steel Works, Inc. on Shiloh Drive. The expansion project will allow the company to take occupancy in a 128,000-square-feet facility. The company was started in 2005 by Jim and Angela Czerwinski. Jim's brother, Johnny, is also an integral part of the business. Financing for the project was provided by Peoples National Bank and the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity.
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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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