MT. VERNON – The City of Mt. Vernon will hold an electronic recycling event Saturday at the Public Works building on Casey Avenue. Assistant City Manager Nathan McKenna says the event is free to city residents but open to all. The Saturday event will run from 9 a.m. until noon. If you have any questions,
MT. VERNON – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has been selected to receive a grant for safety enhancements in area classrooms. The over $830,000 in federal money was announced by Congressman Mike Bost on Monday to strengthen security at schools at over 160 jurisdictions nationwide. Those selected will receive the grants through a Department of Justice School Violence Prevention
MARION – A lot of area events have been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, but there’s one event in Marion that will happen this year but just a little later than normal. Ed Davis, a Vietnam Veteran and president of the Veterans on Parade organization, says he didn’t know if this year’s
CARMI – A Carmi man is facing charges after fleeing from Carmi Police during an attempted traffic stop Tuesday afternoon on Stewart Street in Carmi. According to a press release, 42-year-old Joseph Allen fled in a blue Toyota and was boxed in by squad cars after he attempted to let his passenger out of the
MT. VERNON – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has been selected to receive a grant for safety enhancements in area classrooms. The over $830,000 in federal grants was announced by Congressman Mike Bost on Monday to strengthen security at schools at over 160 jurisdictions nationwide. Those selected will receive the grants through a Department of Justice School Violence Prevention
