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Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests Jeffrey A. Blevins, 23, of the 120 block of Rufus Street, was arrested at 12:05 a.m. Saturday on a charge of home burglary.
Mt. Vernon, Ill.--Utah-based Intermountain Electronics will open a new plant in Mt.
Officials: Bonnie fire suspicious; under investigation
By KANDACE MCCOY kandace.mccoy@register-news.com BONNIE - The state fire marshall is investigating a fire which broke out early Friday morning at the Bonnie Community Building.
City gearing up for Salute to Freedom
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - While many cities in the U.S. are cutting back on July 4 celebrations, Mt.
Area man pleads guilty in child abuse case
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - A man accused of beating his child has pleaded guilty to domestic battery and agreed to testify against the child's mother, who is also charged in connection with the battery.
By KANDACE MCCOY kandace.mccoy@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Participants in the Women, Infant and Children Food Program, known as WIC, will be seeing some changes in their food vouchers this summer.
Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests Bradley I. Henry, 25, of the 800 block of White Avenue, was arrested at 12:01 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of contempt of court.
Williams students build a school portrait
MOUNT VERNON - Twenty students at Edward Williams Elementary School recently completed a 4-foot-by-5-foot collage of their school inspired by the work of artist Romare Bearden.
By ALICIA SHELDON Register-News MT. VERNON - After providing the youth of Mt. Vernon with a safe concert environment for more than eight years, the Living Room is closing its doors.
County approves ambulance contract
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - The Jefferson County Board approved a new three year contract with Litton Ambulance to provide emergency service in Jefferson County.
Cook County announces 2 more swine flu deaths
Two young adults have died in suburban Cook County from swine flu, bringing the state's total fatalities from the illness to 10.
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Cable barrier repairs to affect I-5 in Mount Vernon
Drivers who travel southbound I-5 near Mount Vernon can expect minor delays on Thursday night, the state Department of Transportation says.
Regional event to benefit Mt. Vernon
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - A new event which will be held in Salem this fall will mean big tourist dollars for Mt.
Stuff the Bus kicks off in July
By KANDACE MCCOY kandace.mccoy@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Even though school has only been out for a couple of weeks, the United Way is gearing up for the new school year with its third annual Stuff the Bus program.
Former MV resident sentenced on crack cocaine charges
Staff Report EAST ST. LOUIS - Chris S. King of Sikeston, Mo., and formerly of Mt.
District 80 to continue TAG program
By MARYANN DREAS Register-News MT. VERNON - District 80 will continue and expand its successful Talented and Gifted program next year despite unsure funding, said members of the District 80 Board of Education at a meeting last week.
Quinn calls special Springfield session
Gov. Pat Quinn's calling a special session of the Illinois General Assembly to grapple with budgetary and other issues.
Several picket Mt. Vernon office of state senator
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - More than 100 angry and dissatisfied residents descended on the office of State Sen.
Mount Vernon Class of '69 plans 40th reunion
The 1969 graduating class of Mount Vernon High School plans a 40th year reunion for the weekend of Sept.
Life celebrated at local festival
By VANESSA WELCH vanessa.welch@register-news.com MT. VERNON - More than 70 local and regional organizations provided activities, music and refreshments this weekend during Angels' Cove of Baptist Children's Home and Family Services Celebrate Life festival.
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