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Mt. Vernon City Council Applies for Grant to Get LED Bulbs in Street Lamps at Discounted Rate

MT. VERNON – The Mt. Vernon City Council approved Monday an order to submit a grant application to Ameren Illinois for replacement of street lights to LED bulbs. Ameren would replace all necessary bulbs at a discounted rate of $75 per bulb, down from the normal $250 per fixture. City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel says

Mt. Vernon Man Gets Probation for Reduced Meth Charge

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MT. VERNON – A 50-year-old Mt. Vernon man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Jefferson County Court to a reduced charge related to a drug investigation last year that resulted in his arrest. Anthony Dennis was arrested and charged in June with Class 1 felony delivery of between 5 and 15 grams of methamphetamine. He entered into

Jackson County Man Found Dead Outside His Home Monday

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AVA – A death investigation is underway in Jackson County. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, around 10 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to a report about someone who had died at a home on Roseme Road just outside of Ava. The body of 41-year-old Ryan Jones was found outside his home by a family

West Frankfort Approves Resolution Seeking Federal Grant for Mall Area Improvements

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WEST FRANKFORT – The West Frankfort City Council passed a resolution Monday authorizing the city to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration for improvements to the West Frankfort Mall area and for Mayor Tom Jordan to act as the authorized representative and pledge local matching funds. The project

Mt. Vernon City Council Moves Forward with Design of New Post Office

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MT. VERNON – The redevelopment of Park Plaza continues for Mt. Vernon at Monday night’s City Council meeting. A location was submitted last month to USPS for the new post office. However, even after a resolution was approved by the council with Brian P. Edmison & Associates, LLC for $79,000 to move forward on a

Boy Found Sleeping in Closet at Home after Being Reported Missing in Jackson County

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MURPHYSBORO – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office got a report about a possible missing or runaway child Monday evening that ended with the child being found in his house. Officials say they got the report just after 5 about the 7-year-old boy who could not be found in his house or on the property. His

West City Village Board Calls Special Meeting for Wednesday

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WEST CITY – The Village of West City will have a Special Board Meeting Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is for the evaluation of department heads. The public is invited to attend.

West Frankfort Residents to Hear County’s Pitch for New Courthouse, Sales Tax Referendum

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BENTON – Franklin County residents still have some opportunities left to hear what county officials have to say about the proposed new Franklin County Courthouse in Benton and the one percent sales tax referendum that will generate revenue for courthouse construction and nothing else if passed on April 2. A town hall meeting on these

Carbondale Police Seeking Suspect’s ID for Theft and Using Credit/Debit Card Unlawfully

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CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police need your help identifying a suspect in a theft and unlawful use of a credit credit/debit card investigation. On Oct, 11, 2018, the suspect made an unauthorized credit card transaction at Walmart on East Main. Anyone who can identify the suspect or anyone with information about the incidents should contact Carbondale

Hamco Food and Brew Fest Winners Announced

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MCLEANSBORO – The Hamco Food and Brew Fest took place Saturday night at Trackers Lodge in McLeansboro. This year’s event was sold out as those who attended were able to sample some great food and brews from around the area. Awards were also given out at the event. In the food category, Foxy took first