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City, Kohl's finalize incentive plan
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - The city has finalized an economic incentive agreement with Kohl's Department Store offering incentives for the business to commit to building here.
India native offers cooking demonstration
By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Priya Nair, a Mt.
Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests Ortilio J. Morales, 26, of Belle Rive, was arrested Tuesday at 4:05 a.m. on a charge of contempt of court.
JCOIF extends deadline for soldier names
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - The Jefferson County Operation Iraqi Freedom Committee has extended the deadline to submit names of warriors who will be serving overseas during the holidays.
Mt. Vernon Rotary Kitchen tour features variety of cuisine
By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - People on the inaugural Mt.
Former art teacher still offering instruction
By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Retired art teacher Debbie Wilson helped a handful of community members get into the holiday spirit recently by teaching them a new craft.
Jackson found guilty in beatings
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - After just over an hour and a half of deliberations, a jury found Tyrone Jackson guilty for his part in the beating of three children in October 2007.
Central Christian Church hosting Community Thanksgiving dinner
By KANDACE MCCOY kandace.mccoy@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Central Christian Church will continue its tradition of the past dozen years by offering its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov.
Jefferson County Sheriffs Office Incidents Wednesday at 7:31 a.m., police responded to a report of a burglary alarm at Farrington Community Consolidated School in Bluford.
Our View: MV runners deserve credit for great year
The Mt. Vernon Township High School girls cross country team finished 11th at the Illinois High School Association Class 2A State Cross Country Meet held Saturday at Detweiler Park in Peoria.
New UMCH head Gary Lemmon introduces himself
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. On Sept. 22, I was named President/CEO of United Methodist Children's Home by its Governing Board of Directors.
Missing boater former MV resident
By KANDACE MCCOY kandace.mccoy@register-news.com MT. VERNON - A local couple is clinging to hope their nephew will be found after he went missing in the Pacific Ocean.
Our View: October showers bring November ...
If it seemed like the sun was a bit elusive last month, it is not your imagination.
Mt. Vernon Knife Show this weekend
By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Knife enthusiasts looking to buy, sell, or trade should mark their calendars for an upcoming King City tradition.
Body of murder victim to be exhumed
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - The body of murder victim Jimmie Davis is being exhumed under court order.
A Reader's View: Who is protecting our military?
Editor: We have the finest fighting forces in the world, a fact that has been proven in many wars during the history of our nation.
Rome Grade School second graders perform "Hand Jive" to an audience at the Sunshine Center Rome Meadows dining site in Dix on Wednesday morning.
Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests Clark R. Crable, 47, of the 4200 block of Fox Creek Road, was arrested Friday at 2:12 a.m. on a charge of obstructing an officer.
Our View: Have a safe, happy Halloween
Tonight there will be little ghosts and goblins, princesses and knights out looking for treats to take home.
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