A fire on the property of Mr. Bart Rainey, located between Mt. Vernon and Woodlawn, resulted in the complete destruction of a 40-foot by 40-foot pole barn. Upon arrival at […]
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Category: Mount Vernon News
What to expect when it comes to the weather in Mt. Vernon
Mount Vernon, Illinois, is situated in the Midwest region of the United States, which is known for its continental climate. This means that the area experiences distinct seasons, with hot […]
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Mt. Vernon man arrested due to public indecency
On Monday, law enforcement officials in Mt. Vernon responded to a report of public indecency at the Chesterfield Village Apartments, where they encountered 20-year-old Grant French. According to witnesses, French […]
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Fires break out at three different Mt. Vernon houses
On Wednesday morning, February 28th, 2024, Mt. Vernon firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire on South 12th Street shortly after 3:00 AM. Upon arrival, fire crews […]
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The best restaurants in Mt. Vernon, IL
While Mount Vernon may not be the culinary hub that nearby cities such as Chicago are, it still has a lot to offer for locals and those passing through. Generally […]
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The most expensive house in Mt. Vernon goes up for sale
Recently, Mt Vernon’s most expensive property was listed for sale on Zillow. Compared to the average house price in the city, this property is far more expensive and had been […]
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Obituary – 2024 03/03 – Juanita V. Turner
Juanita V. Turner, a lifelong resident of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024, at the age of 99. She was born on March 28, 1924, to […]
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Mt. Vernon’s cheapest house takes $10,000 price cut
Listed on Zillow, Mt. Vernon’s cheapest property just cut its price by $10,000. Now, it is valued at $24,900 which means that it could be a good deal if it […]
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Obituary – 2024 03/01 – Veleta J. Catron
Veleta “Sis” J. Catron, a longtime resident of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on February 25, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on May 6, […]
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Mt. Vernon Firefighters assist with large garage fire
On Sunday afternoon, a detached garage measuring 30 feet by 40 feet, located on the Rodney Carpenter property situated on the 10,000 block of Rileyville Road in rural Dix, sustained […]
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