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Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount VernonPhone theft MOUNT VERNON — A report made at 4:04 a.m. Thursday stated that someone broke into a car and stole a cell phone in the 2200 block of College Street. Warrant arrest MOUNT VERNON — Joseph Walker, 37, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was arrested at 1:43 a.m. Thursday on a warrant. Jail logs did not specify the crime alleged in the warrant. Motorcycle crash MOUNT VERNON — A report made at 11:31 p.m. Wednesday stated that a motorcycle crash occur…Read Article
Jefferson County Etchings June 28, 2025

Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount VernonSentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSELunch is servedLuke and Hannah Cooper of Mount Vernon, CENTER AND RIGHT, were among those to attend Sunday’s benefit chicken dinner for CASA of Jefferson County at Mount Vernon Elks Lodge 819. CASA made $3,757 as a result of the event, which also featured a silent auction, 50/50, a liquor cart raffle and more. Walgreens Distribution Center was also a partner for the event. Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSESilent auctionKathy…Read Article
Elks chicken dinner held for CASA of Jefferson County

Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount VernonSentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSEReach for the topDeacon Crawford, 3, of Mount Vernon, reaches to the top of the limbo bar during Wednesday’s Family Fun Pop-Up event at Veterans Memorial Park. Cedarhurst Center for the Arts organizes the free program with the help of community partners C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District, Rotary Club of Mount Vernon, the City of Mount Vernon, ROE 13 Birth to Three, YMCA of Jefferson County, Illinois Extension,…Read Article