MT. VERNON — Things got heated as a resolution for formal city support of the independent committee looking at potential options for an overpass on the east side of Mt. Vernon was presented to the Mt. Vernon City Council Tuesday night at an otherwise calm meeting. While the resolution did not get a second at…
On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests to WMIX / WDML News: 32-year-old Jonathan Bieniek was arrested Friday for predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under the age of 13. 20-year-old Rafael Diaz of Mt. Vernon was arrested by Mt. Vernon Police Friday for domestic battery and resisting / obstructing…
BENTON, Ill. (AP) — The chief federal judge for Southern Illinois says if a partial government shutdown continues past early February the court may run out of money to pay jurors and employees and may place a moratorium on civil trials. Chief Judge Michael Reagan of the Federal District Court for the Southern District of…
Liberty Village of Centralia: Garden Court Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care will host “Lunch & Learn” on the last Tuesday of each month at 2 pm in the Centralia Estates Dining Room. This group provides a safe & supportive environment to share thoughts, feelings, experiences, and challenges of families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia related conditions.…
Centralia Manor is proud to be host to the Diabetes Support Group: Learning to Live With Diabetes; the last Wednesday of every month at 2pm in the Centralia Manor Dining Room. Whether you are newly diagnosed or a long time diabetic, this support group may help you in your diabetes management. Family members and caregivers are…
Jefferson County and Mt. Vernon Bicentennial (1819-2019) Photo Contest Theme: “Celebrating the History and Beauty of our Community” 1. Who is eligible to enter the contest: Professionals and Amateurs of all ages. Participants do not have to be from Jefferson County. Members of the JCHS Bicentennial Committee are not eligible to enter. There is no…