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Sesser-Valier School Board Approves Blended Learning Plan for Return to School

SESSER – The Sesser-Valier School Board approved a blended learning plan for their return to school at their meeting Thursday night. Students will be divided into two groups and will attend in-person classes either on Monday and Thursday or on Tuesday and Friday. The days they do not attend school physically, they will attend remotely.

$750,000 Bond Set for Mt. Vernon Man Charged in Connection with Wednesday Shooting

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MT. VERNON – Bail was set Friday at $750,000 for a 44-year-old Mt. Vernon man charged in Jefferson County Court with multiple Class X felonies in connection with the shooting of two people Wednesday in Mt. Vernon. Alvin Clay Smallwood was arrested shortly after Mt. Vernon police officers responded to a 911 call reporting shots

Ameren Illinois Providing $8 Million in Bill Payment Assistance to Those Impacted by COVID-19

31Julyadmin

MT. VERNON – Ameren Illinois is doing its part to help those affected financially by the coronavirus pandemic. The utility provider has set aside $8 million for bill payment assistance for those who qualify to help reduce or eliminate a past-due account balance. Ameren spokesperson Brian Bretsch says if you need assistance, please don’t hesitate

Saline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Truck Theft Near Garden of the Gods

30Julyadmin

HARRISBURG – The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a truck theft near the Garden of the Gods late last week. According to Major Jerod Campbell with the Sheriff’s Office, they received a report Friday of a 2020 Ram being used as a rental vehicle by someone from out-of-state that was stolen from the Garden

Mt. Vernon Police Investigating Reported Shooting Wednesday

30Julyadmin

MT. VERNON – Mt. Vernon Police are investigating a reported shooting incident in the 2800 block of College Wednesday that sent two people to the hospital with gunshot wounds. The call of the shooting came in around 4:15 p.m., when a female gunshot victim was transported to Crossroads Hospital Emergency Room before being taken to

Tentative Jury Trial Date Set for Mt. Vernon Man Charged with Multiple Child Sex Crimes

29Julyadmin

MT. VERNON – A tentative jury trial date has been set in Jefferson County Court for a 48-year-old Mt. Vernon man charged with multiple felonies accusing him of child sex crimes. Michael Lee Wheeler was arrested earlier this month and charged with two Class X felonies for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under

MVTHS Sets Tentative Return to Learning Plans

28Julyadmin

MT. VERNON – Like every school district across Illinois, the Mt. Vernon Township High School District is preparing its own plan for the upcoming school year. The MVTHS board approved a tentative plan put forward by the administration that will have a blended online and in-person curriculum. The student body will be split into two

Mt. Vernon Post Office Construction on Track For Planned Mid-September Opening

27Julyadmin

MT. VERNON – The new Mt. Vernon Post Office is approaching completion as mostly indoor work remains on the new building at the corner of 10th and Jordan in downtown Mt. Vernon. Once the post office is moved, the redevelopment project at the former Park Plaza can begin. Mt. Vernon Assistant City Manager Nathan McKenna

Fire Destroys Home near Mt. Vernon Outland Airport Saturday

27Julyadmin

MT. VERNON – Multiple fire departments responded Saturday morning to a fire that destroyed a home on East Fairfield Road near the Mt. Vernon Outland Airport. According to the Jefferson Fire Protection District, no one was at home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries. The fire in the two-story home

Construction Work Has Started on Shawneetown Bridge

24Julyadmin

SHAWNEETOWN – Construction has begun on the Shawneetown Bridge that will require lane closures. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Thursday that a contractor will be updating the pier markings on the bridge. Lane closures will be in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while this work is performed. The work should be completed in