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SSM Health Medical Group welcomes Sierra Hiestand, APRN-CNP

Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon

SSM Health Medical Group welcomes Sierra Hiestand, APRN-CNP

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MOUNT VERNON — SSM Health Medical Group in Southern Illinois continues to expand its Family Medicine services in Mount Vernon by adding a new provider to its medical staff.See the Story

Best sworn in as new MVPD officer

Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon

Best sworn in as new MVPD officer

Submitted PhotoGabriel Best, CENTER, was sworn in Monday morning as the Mount Vernon Police Department’s newest police officer. Best was previously a police officer in Indiana and will be considered a lateral transfer. He will now begin field training with veteran officers and training on Illinois laws. Also pictured, FROM LEFT, are MVPD Assistant Police Chief Travis Chapman and Police Chief Robert Brands.Read Article

Eight area residents face federal meth charges

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Eight area residents face federal meth charges

Sentinel File PhotoDRUG ARRESTS — Eight people from this area are facing federal meth-related charges after a recent two-week coordinated operation led by the FBI. MOUNT VERNON — Eight people from this area are facing federal meth-related charges after a recent two-week coordinated operation led by the FBI. According to a U.S. Department of Justice news release, the eight individuals are being charged for allegedly distributing methamphetamine o…Read Article

A Day for ‘Patriotic Heroes’

Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSEBEHIND THE WHEEL — Arlo Friar, 1, of Dahlgren, had fun sitting behind the wheel of a fire truck at Wednesday’s Family Fun Pop-Up event at Veterans Park. Also pictured is Mount Vernon Fire Chief Chris Yenne. Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSEFAMILY FUN — Lindsey Bodine, of Mount Vernon, RIGHT, attended Wednesday’s Family Fun Pop-Up with her kids Eli, 7, and Maya, 5. MOUNT VERNON — Local kids had the chance to get behind the wh…Pontefract · Pontefract See the Story

MVTHS Foundation Announces Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

By DAVID BELCHER For the Sentinel MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Township High School Foundation has announced the winners of its 2025/26 Distinguished Alumni Award — Melanie Andrews, Class of 1992; Rolland Mays, Class of 1968; and Susanna Widicus Weaver, Class of 1996. The trio will be honored at the Foundation’s annual dinner in February 2026 at Cedarhurst Museum in Mount Vernon. Dinner tickets can be purchased on the MVTHS Foundation websi…Metro Manila · Metro Manila See the Story

Two injured in Mount Vernon vehicle crash

Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSEINJURY CRASH — Mount Vernon police and fire personnel responded Wednesday morning to a two-vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Broadway and Shiloh Drive. MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon police and fire personnel Wednesday morning responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Broadway and Shiloh Drive. The incident is still under investigation but two occupants were transported to a lo…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

MVTHS eyes new union contract

Sentinel File PhotoUNION CONTRACT — The Mount Vernon Township High School Board of Education Monday approved a new three-year contract with the Mount Vernon High School Education Service Personnel (MHESP) union. MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Township High School Board of Education Monday approved a new three-year contract with the Mount Vernon High School Education Service Personnel (MHESP) union. The contract begins on July 1, 2025 and runs u…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

HOT JOBS | City-County Observer

Supervisor Patient Access Healthcare Resource Solutions, LLC. 3.5 Madisonville, KY $63,190.40 – $94,785.60 a year Easily apply Participates in on call rotation for after-hours support calls. Balances cash drawers, petty cash, and change functions. High school diploma or GED required. 2 days ago Clerical Associate – Surgical Observation Deaconess Hospital, Inc. 3.5 Newburgh, IN $15.82 – $20.56 an hour Easily apply The ability to commu…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

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…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

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…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

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,…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

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