Jefferson County News

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Judge Mark Shaner is deciding whether to make a summary decision on the validity of votes from the 2008 Jefferson County State's Attorney's election after a motion hearing on Thursday.

Local dignitaries and members of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce gather to officially cut the ribbon to open the 2009 Business Expo at Times Square Mall on Friday.

The H1N1 vaccine has finally arrived in Jefferson County. Health Department officials warn that only a "small amount" of vaccine has been received at this time, while allaying fears of a shortage.

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

Tuesday the official ribbon cutting for the new Interstates 57/64 overpass/interchange was held, opening Veterans Memorial Drive and 42nd Street again.

The Illinois State Police and Wayne County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of a former Bluford resident.

Authorities in Mount Vernon have exhumed the body of a man shot to death earlier this month, thinking it may yield additional evidence against the accused suspect.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - A limited shipment of H1N1 vaccine has been received in Jefferson County, according to Jefferson County Health Department Administrator Mark Stevens.

Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests Jesse L. Williams, 31, of the 1200 block of Wescott, was arrested Tuesday at 12:29 a.m. on a charge of domestic battery.

By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Everybody knows Mt.

Editor's Note: This is the second installment of a series of stories outlining information recently released as part of the Community Report Card.

By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - The Jefferson County Highway Committee wants to work with the Jefferson County Fiscal Committee to discuss better ways to gather interest on motor fuel tax funds.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com WOODLAWN - Classes at Woodlawn Grade School have been canceled for the remainder of the week due to the number of students who are sick.

Kyle Garrett had the Illinois Youth Deer Hunt on his mind for a long time. The 9-year-old from Troy spent much of the summer getting prepared for the two-day hunt with his father, Kevin.

TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com SPRINGFIELD - There were 412 vehicle/deer accidents in Jefferson County in 2008, and crashes involving deer were down throughout the state, according to information from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Staff Report MT. VERNON - A total of 53 arrest warrants have been issued in conjunction with federal indictments handed down for an alleged heroin/cocaine distribution ring which operated in Jefferson and Marion counties.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Accidents Thursday at 7:39 a.m., a car flipped on N. Log Cabin Lane in Ina.

Last year, the Southern Illinois Harvest Festival was a hit in its first year of existence.

By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - The Mission Possible Coalition of Jefferson County will celebrate nine years of promoting a drug free community with the Red Ribbon Festival.

Authorities are continuing to search for a man accused in a weekend shooting death in Mount Vernon.