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2 hrs ago | Mt. Vernon Register-News

Judge considering summary decision in Villani lawsuit

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.

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Related Topix: Mount Vernon, IL

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Chamber Business Expo kicks off at mall

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.

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Related Topix: Local, MO

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Our View: Volunteers can make a difference during flu season

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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, Health, Opinion

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Services to honor veterans

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

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Related Topix: Mount Vernon, IL, Woodlawn, IL, History in the News, Waltonville, IL

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Our View: The road to economic growth

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

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Related Topix: Mount Vernon, IL, Opinion

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Former Bluford womana s body found in Cisne

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

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Related Topix: Bluford, IL, Cisne, IL, Wayne County, IL, Flora, IL, Mount Vernon, IL

Belleville News

Victim exhumed in Southern Illinois shooting death

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.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Mount Vernon, IL

Mt. Vernon Register-News

H1N1 vaccine received in county

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.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Mount Vernon, IL, Medicine, Influenza, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Daily Record - Oct. 28, 2009

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.

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Related Topix: Mount Vernon, IL

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

A royal name for Mt. Vernon

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

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Related Topix: Mount Vernon, IL, Centralia, IL

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Low income rates challenge schools

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

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Related Topix: Mount Vernon, IL, Family, Kids, Ina, IL, Belle Rive, IL, Opdyke, IL

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Committee plans to discuss interest issues

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.

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Related Topix: Mount Vernon, IL, Scheller, IL

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Illnesses cause cancellation of classes at Woodlawn

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.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Education Etc.

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Belleville News

Troy 9-year-old is right on target in Youth Deer Hunt

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.

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Related Topix: 9, Randolph County, IL

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Car/deer accidents decline here

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.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Peoria County, IL, Sangamon County, IL

Thu Oct 15, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Drug sweep results in 53 arrest warrants

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.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Mount Vernon, IL, Marion County, IL, Centralia, IL, Clinton County, IL

Tue Oct 13, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Daily Record - October 9, 2009

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

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Related Topix: Ina, IL, Mount Vernon, IL

Sun Oct 11, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Our View: Participate in Harvest Fest activities

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

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Food Festival, Mount Vernon, IL, Waltonville, IL, Opinion

Fri Oct 09, 2009

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Mission Possible hosting Red Ribbon Fest

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.

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Related Topix: Mount Vernon, IL, Vernon, IL, Family, Kids, Drug Enforcement Administration

Wed Oct 07, 2009

WEHT

Man accused of killing parolee in Mount Vernon

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

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Related Topix: Mount Vernon, IL, Violent Crime

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