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Living tree celebrates holiday season
By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - More than 500 people filled the seats and lined the aisles at Park Avenue Baptist Church Saturday night to see the church's colossal living Christmas tree. Comment?
Council to look at annual levy ordinance
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - The city council will be holding its first reading on the annual levy ordinance tonight. Comment?
Brady Wins Legislative Colleague Endorsements
Senator Bill Brady , Republican Candidate for Governor, was in Peoria Wednesdayas part of a statewide announcement tour to tout the endorsements of 14 Republican Legislators. Comment?
Toys for Kids distribution a success
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - About 900 area children will have a happy Christmas this year, thanks to the efforts of the volunteers with Toys for Kids of Jefferson County. Comment?
Volunteers to serve holiday meal
By KANDACE MCCOY kandace.mccoy@register-news.com MT. VERNON - For the 15th year, John Paul and Johnna Braswell are making sure people get a warm meal this holiday season. Comment?
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Arrests Paul E. Wilson, 27, of Marshall, was arrested Thursday at 4:12 p.m. on a charge of contempt of court. Comment?
Local attorney celebrating 50 years in legal profession
By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - One leader in the King City community is celebrating 50 years in his profession as well as a prestigious award. Comment?
Santa making early stop in King City
Staff Report MT. VERNON - Santa will be telling stories to area children on Dec. Comment?
Our View: County students deserve pat on the back
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has announced its list of Illinois State Scholars, a recognition that honors students for their ranking in the top 10 percent of their senior class as well as achievement test scores. Comment?
Our View: Downtown parade offers a show
An annual tradition continues this weekend as the Downtown Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday. Comment?
Rams get even with a Cats in huge way
By JOHN ROARK john.roark@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Given a lone pre-holiday chance to make an impression at home, Kevon Fortney and the Mt. Comment?
Car/train accident results in DUI charge
Staff Report MT. VERNON - A Belle Rive man was arrested for driving under the influence after his vehicle was hit by a train. Comment?
Musically Speaking: Eye of the Needle takes on new sound
By JACK CLARK jackclark@mvn.net This past August I had the unique opportunity to interview the members of the band, Eye of the Needle. Comment?
Unemployment at 10.6 percent in county
By TESA CULLI tesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Jefferson County reported a 10.6 percent unemployment rate for October. Comment?
Crossroads blood drive dedicated to bone marrow transplant patient
By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Karin Bruce knows the importance of giving blood. Comment?
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Arrests Jason P. Hunt, 29, of the 200 block of North Fifth Street, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Comment?
MV police captain to be awarded for service
Staff Report MT. VERNON - Mt. Vernon Police Department Capt. Ron Almaroad will be honored for his outstanding service to the Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District. Comment?
By KANDACE MCCOY kandace.mccoy@register-news.com MT. VERNON - The fate of the former Illinois Department of Corrections guard who is accused of six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault now lies in the hands of a jury. Comment?
Oats found guilty on three counts
By KANDACE MCCOY kandace.mccoy@register-news.com MT. VERNON - After four hours of deliberation a jury found Edward Oats Sr. Comment?
Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests Keith L. Harris, 39, of the 600 block of South 16th Street, was arrested Wednesday at 3:35 a.m. on charges of domestic battery. Comment?