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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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 […]
Read moreOver the past few days, the City of Mount Vernon has informed the community of the upcoming commencement of a sewer project within the Summersville area. This project is scheduled […]
Read moreHave you ever wondered why Mount Vernon originally got its name? Somewhat ironically, most of Mount Vernon’s residents live in a very flat part of the city without any mountains […]
Read moreThe Centralia Orphans basketball team secured a decisive victory in the Marion regional semifinals, defeating Carbondale by a score of 50-35. This win propels their record to an impressive 29-2 […]
Read moreIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David P. Black, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, on February 23, 2024, at the age of 58. […]
Read moreAccording to 2021 data, the City of Mount Vernon, Illinois, housed a population of approximately 37,400 individuals. The median age of residents stood at 41.2 years, and the median household […]
Read moreIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Cedarhurst Mitchell Museum, the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts is partnering with Pennsylvania artist Franz Spohn for a unique artist residency program […]
Read moreThe City of Mount Vernon is taking concrete steps to enhance the Fountain Place Industrial Park, strategically positioned near South 10th Street and slated to become the future home of […]
Read moreMount Vernon, IL has been experiencing a decline in population in recent years, and there are several factors that may be contributing to this trend. While population decline may not […]
Read moreRecently, law enforcement officials responded to a report of trespassing in progress in the 11000 block of E. Stone Road in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Upon arrival, deputies from the Jefferson […]
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