Waltonville News

Jefferson County Sheriffs Department Arrests Matthew A. Reed, 43, of the 1400 block of North 11th Street, was arrested Tuesday at 3:07 a.m. on a charge of domestic battery.

Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests Rachel P. Ashlock, 19, of the 600 block of Fairfield Road, was arrested Tuesday at 7:40 on a charge of retail theft.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - An Illinois DUI Memorial Sign in honor of 35-year-old Ronald Hale has been removed from the corner of Shawnee Street and Illinois Route 142.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - There will be opportunities throughout Jefferson County on Nov.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - The first Illinois DUI Memorial Sign in Jefferson County has been erected in honor of 35-year-old Ronald Hale at the corner of Shawnee Street and Illinois Route 142.

Staff Report MT. VERNON - Weeks of hard work and planning came together Saturday for the 2nd Annual Southern Illinois Harvest Festival.

St. Mary's Knights defeated Century, 4-3, for the Southern Illinois Junior High School Association Class S state title.

Five-year-old Mallorie Millenbine gets a lesson in the proper way to wash hands from St.

By KANDACE MCCOY kandace.mccoy@register-news.com WALTONVILLE - Students at Waltonville High School are not only helping each other, but are also learning what it means to help the community.

A Mt. Vernon man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on drug charges. Terrance R. Vance, 27, of Mt.

Mt. Vernon Police Department Thefts Sunday at 7:32 a.m., police responded to a report of theft of pumpkins from a holiday display in the 4200 block of Rose Lane.

The Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class S championship baseball game between the St.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - District 80 has received the highest marks for its finances by Jim Leuty, auditor with Krehbiel & Associates.

This week is Fire Prevention Week for 2009 and the theme is a focus on burn awareness and prevention, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests Rachel N. White, 28, of the 100 block of Juniper Drive, was arrested at 1 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of contempt of court.

Editor: The recent Power Holdings' new items give a rosy scenario. It's time for a reality check.

By VANESSA WELCH vanessa.welch@register-news.com INA - The 4-H Fairgrounds near Rend Lake College came alive this weekend with the shrill crowing of roosters, cats purring and barking dogs ready to flaunt their shiny feathers and fur.

By VANESSA WELCH vanessa.welch@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Jefferson County 4-H members displayed fresh produce, woodworking and paintings as part of many projects displayed at Times Square Mall during the 2009 General Projects Show Friday.

By VANESSA WELCH vanessa.welch@register-news.com NASON - In more than 20 years of service to the city of Nason, former mayor and alderman Jack Dent has witnessed many changes including the installation of a water distribution center, trash removal services and development of a subdivision.

By KANDACE MCCOY kandace.mccoy@register-news.com WALTONVILLE - When asked what you tell others about lamps, 3-year-old Emily Mannen will tell you this: Don't play with lamps.