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Jefferson County Etchings June 28, 2025

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Jefferson County Etchings June 28, 2025

Phone 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

Elks chicken dinner held for CASA of Jefferson County

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Elks chicken dinner held for CASA of Jefferson County

Sentinel 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

Having fun at Veterans Park

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Having fun at Veterans Park

Sentinel 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

Know Your Neighbor: MV Police Chief Robert Brands

Sentinel File PhotoTOP COP — Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Brands’ most powerful weapon may not be his handgun, but rather his spiritual affinity. MOUNT VERNON — If you are in a showdown with law enforcement looking down the barrel of a .45 or being spoken to by a cop who is affecting you positively with words of God, which would motivate you more? There are many factors that could sway your response. But most of us would readily acknowledge …Christianity · Mount Vernon Read Article

Jefferson County Etchings June 21, 2025

MVTHS Board MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Township High School Board of Education will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 23, in the district office board room at MVTHS. The finance committee meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. the same evening. Board of Health MOUNT VERNON — The Jefferson County Board of Health will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at the Jefferson County Health Department. Controlled substance …Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Mount Vernon woman charged in human remains case

MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon woman has been charged with a Class 4 felony for allegedly removing cremated human remains from a gravesite in Marion County. Cheryl R. Puckett, 47, the suspect, was given a notice to appear in court, and her first appearance court date is set for 8:30 a.m. on June 27 in Marion County Court. The alleged crime was first reported earlier this year. On March 14, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report …Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

‘Level Up’ at Brehm Library

Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSETHE RUSTY PLIERS SHOW — Rusty Pliers, a “hillbilly” comedian, ventriloquist and magician, performed for children at Brehm Library Monday to help kick off the library’s Summer Reading Program. MOUNT VERNON — It was a day of fun and good cheer Monday, as Brehm Library celebrated the start of its annual Summer Reading Program with a special performance by “hillbilly” comedian, ventriloquist and magician Rusty Pliers. “The…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Mount Vernon eyes new housing development

Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSENEW TIF DISTRICTS — The Mount Vernon City Council Monday approved measures related to the creation of two new TIF districts in town. One of the new TIF districts would make way for a proposed housing development. MOUNT VERNON — The City of Mount Vernon may create a new TIF district to help pave the way for a planned new residential development on North 42nd Street. The Mount Vernon City Council Monday approved an agree…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

SSM Good Sam Auxiliary awards scholarships

Submitted PhotoSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS — Pictured are SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship recipients at a recent awards banquet. They include, BACK ROW FROM LEFT, Carter Belangee, Blake Brown and Quinton Pedke; and, FRONT ROW FROM LEFT, Sophia Owens, Cassidy Shook and Lainey Hails. MOUNT VERNON — SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary recently hosted its annual scholarship awards dinner, during which scholarships were g…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Jefferson County Etchings June 17, 2025

Drug arrest MOUNT VERNON — Ray Garrison, 19, of Mount Vernon, was arrested at 4:06 a.m. Friday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Warrant arrest MOUNT VERNON — Anthony Dennis, 57, of Mount Vernon, was arrested at 10:53 p.m. Thursday on a warrant. Jail logs did not specify the crime alleged in the warrant. Warrant arrest MOUNT VERNON — Blake Lane, 34, of Mount Vernon, was arrested at 9:14 p.m. Thursday on a warrant. Jail logs di…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Neal v. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners

In 2024, the elected Sheriff of Jefferson County Illinois, Jeff Bullard, led an effort to fund and place a nearly seven-foot monument featuring a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in the lobby of the County Courthouse in Mount Vernon. On the advice of lawyers, the Sheriff moved the monument outside, but it still stands at the only public entrance the courthouse. ThisMount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

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