Mount Vernon News

Two women were taken to St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital with serious injuries after an accident at 11:12 a.m. Thursday morning on Old Fairfield Road.

Staff Report MT. VERNON - A "Redeclare Your Independence" rally will be held at the Jefferson County Courthouse at 11 a.m. on July 4. The rally, which is being held by the Jefferson County Young Republicans, is one of many rallies and TEA parties being held throughout the nation, "The rally is a part of the national movement to protest the spending ...

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - A crowd of motorcycle riders representing motorcycle clubs and activists descended on the city council Monday to express their frustration about what they perceive as targeted ticketing for loud muffler pipes.

State officials are stepping up monitoring for drunk boaters this holiday weekend.

Staff Report MT. VERNON - Two people were arrested late last week and a third expected to be arrested after search warrants were executed by the Mt.

By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Commercial building in the city topped more than $750,000 in June, with residential building coming in at $123,000. The lion's share of commercial building is a surgery renovation project being undertaken by St.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two young adults have died in suburban Cook County from swine flu, bringing the state's total fatalities from the illness to 10.

Drivers who travel southbound I-5 near Mount Vernon can expect minor delays on Thursday night, the state Department of Transportation says.

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.

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.