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TWO MEN LEAD MT. VERNON POLICE, JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES ON SEPARATE CHASES OVERNIGHT MONDAY

MT. VERNON – Two men were arrested overnight Monday into Tuesday after each man led police on car chases through Mt. Vernon and Jefferson County. Mt. Vernon Police received a call at about 7:15 Monday evening about a man, later identified as 52-year-old Robert Garrett of Mt. Vernon, was intoxicated and driving a white sedan

MT. VERNON CITY COUNCIL TABLES AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE REGARDING VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT

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MT. VERNON – The Mt. Vernon City Council voted to table a resolution to enter an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to aid in managing the city’s vehicle fleet at Monday night’s meeting. The issue was pushed off to the next city council meeting to allow local dealerships to put together a competing package. The

Man Facing DUI Charge Following Monday Night Crash in Benton

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BENTON – A Benton man is facing alcohol-related charges following a two-vehicle crash in Benton Monday night. Benton Police Chief Kyle Melvin says Benton Police and Fire, West City Police, Abbott EMS and Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash at the intersection of South Main and Wastena Street at 7:45 p.m. Based on

Minor Gas Leak Monday Shuts Down Route 37 South of Benton

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BENTON – A minor gas leak happened on Route 37 south of Benton Monday afternoon. Ameren Illinois spokesperson Brian Bretsch says a third-party contractor working for Ameren hit a 2-inch gas pipe around 3:30 p.m. Benton Fire was called to the scene and shut down the highway until Ameren crews could arrive to assess the

West Frankfort Man Facing Grooming Charge

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BENTON – A West Frankfort man has been arrested for one count of grooming, a Class 4 felony. Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni says 55-year-old John J. Robinson of West Frankfort was arrested Tuesday after detectives got an arrest warrant for Robinson as well as a search warrant for his home. Robinson is being held

Carbondale Police Identify Woman Found Dead in Mechanical Device Friday

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CARBONDALE – Police in Carbondale have released the name of the woman who was found dead after being trapped in a mechanical device in the 800 block of West Mill Street early Friday morning. Police say the woman is 37-year-old Kristin Duncan of Murphysboro. Around 1:50 Friday morning, police responded to the 800 block of

Committee Formed to Find Next Head of Southern Illinois University

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CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — A 27-person committee has been formed to find the next president of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. SIU has been without a president since Randy Dunn resigned in July amid controversy over improper hires. Dunn also came under fire for a proposed shift of funding between the Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses. An executive

BAIL SET FOR MT. VERNON MAN IN SHOOTING & ROBBERY CASE

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CHARLESTON — Bail was set Friday at $75,000 for a 17-year-old Mt. Vernon man charged in Coles County for shooting a Charleston man last month. Devin W. Jenkins faces an adult charge of aggravated battery with a firearm in connection with the April 28 shooting that left a man injured during a fight in Charleston.

Mt. Vernon Police Investigating Second Bank Robbery This Month

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MT. VERNON – The Mt. Vernon Police Department is investigating the second bank robbery this month. According to MVPD, at 11:35 a.m. Monday, their Dispatch Center received a report of a robbery which had occurred at First Mid bank at 400 S. 34th St. They reported a white male had entered, robbed the bank and

DOWNTOWN MT. VERNON BECOMING EVENT DESTINATION

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MT. VERNON – Summer is almost here and festivals will dot the map across Southern Illinois very soon. The festival season has already kicked off in downtown Mt. Vernon with the 1st Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival a few weeks ago, and there are many more festivals to come. The City of Mt. Vernon has