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$Family Fun At The Prince Of Wales Hospice Family Day In Pontefract - The Yorkshire Press$

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Family Fun At The Prince Of Wales Hospice Family Day In Pontefract - The Yorkshire Press

The Prince of Wales Hospice is inviting families, friends and neighbours to enjoy a day out at its popular Family Fun Day, returning to Pontefract Park on Sunday 20 July 2025. Running from 11am to 4pm, the event is free to enter and open to all.Organised by the local hospice, the day promises a full schedule of entertainment, activities and food for all ages. From live music and garden games to birds of prey displays and fairground rides, there’…Read Article

MVTHS Foundation Announces Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

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MVTHS Foundation Announces Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

By DAVID BELCHER For the Sentinel MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Township High School Foundation has announced the winners of its 2025/26 Distinguished Alumni Award — Melanie Andrews, Class of 1992; Rolland Mays, Class of 1968; and Susanna Widicus Weaver, Class of 1996. The trio will be honored at the Foundation’s annual dinner in February 2026 at Cedarhurst Museum in Mount Vernon. Dinner tickets can be purchased on the MVTHS Foundation websi…See the Story

Two injured in Mount Vernon vehicle crash

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Two injured in Mount Vernon vehicle crash

Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSEINJURY CRASH — Mount Vernon police and fire personnel responded Wednesday morning to a two-vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Broadway and Shiloh Drive. MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon police and fire personnel Wednesday morning responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Broadway and Shiloh Drive. The incident is still under investigation but two occupants were transported to a lo…Read Article

MVTHS eyes new union contract

Sentinel File PhotoUNION CONTRACT — The Mount Vernon Township High School Board of Education Monday approved a new three-year contract with the Mount Vernon High School Education Service Personnel (MHESP) union. MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Township High School Board of Education Monday approved a new three-year contract with the Mount Vernon High School Education Service Personnel (MHESP) union. The contract begins on July 1, 2025 and runs u…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

HOT JOBS | City-County Observer

Supervisor Patient Access Healthcare Resource Solutions, LLC. 3.5 Madisonville, KY $63,190.40 – $94,785.60 a year Easily apply Participates in on call rotation for after-hours support calls. Balances cash drawers, petty cash, and change functions. High school diploma or GED required. 2 days ago Clerical Associate – Surgical Observation Deaconess Hospital, Inc. 3.5 Newburgh, IN $15.82 – $20.56 an hour Easily apply The ability to commu…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Jefferson County Etchings June 28, 2025

Phone theft MOUNT VERNON — A report made at 4:04 a.m. Thursday stated that someone broke into a car and stole a cell phone in the 2200 block of College Street. Warrant arrest MOUNT VERNON — Joseph Walker, 37, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was arrested at 1:43 a.m. Thursday on a warrant. Jail logs did not specify the crime alleged in the warrant. Motorcycle crash MOUNT VERNON — A report made at 11:31 p.m. Wednesday stated that a motorcycle crash occur…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Elks chicken dinner held for CASA of Jefferson County

Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSELunch is servedLuke and Hannah Cooper of Mount Vernon, CENTER AND RIGHT, were among those to attend Sunday’s benefit chicken dinner for CASA of Jefferson County at Mount Vernon Elks Lodge 819. CASA made $3,757 as a result of the event, which also featured a silent auction, 50/50, a liquor cart raffle and more. Walgreens Distribution Center was also a partner for the event. Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSESilent auctionKathy…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Having fun at Veterans Park

Sentinel Photo/TRAVIS MORSEReach for the topDeacon Crawford, 3, of Mount Vernon, reaches to the top of the limbo bar during Wednesday’s Family Fun Pop-Up event at Veterans Memorial Park. Cedarhurst Center for the Arts organizes the free program with the help of community partners C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District, Rotary Club of Mount Vernon, the City of Mount Vernon, ROE 13 Birth to Three, YMCA of Jefferson County, Illinois Extension,…Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Know Your Neighbor: MV Police Chief Robert Brands

Sentinel File PhotoTOP COP — Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Brands’ most powerful weapon may not be his handgun, but rather his spiritual affinity. MOUNT VERNON — If you are in a showdown with law enforcement looking down the barrel of a .45 or being spoken to by a cop who is affecting you positively with words of God, which would motivate you more? There are many factors that could sway your response. But most of us would readily acknowledge …Christianity · Mount Vernon Read Article

Jefferson County Etchings June 21, 2025

MVTHS Board MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Township High School Board of Education will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 23, in the district office board room at MVTHS. The finance committee meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. the same evening. Board of Health MOUNT VERNON — The Jefferson County Board of Health will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at the Jefferson County Health Department. Controlled substance …Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

Mount Vernon woman charged in human remains case

MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon woman has been charged with a Class 4 felony for allegedly removing cremated human remains from a gravesite in Marion County. Cheryl R. Puckett, 47, the suspect, was given a notice to appear in court, and her first appearance court date is set for 8:30 a.m. on June 27 in Marion County Court. The alleged crime was first reported earlier this year. On March 14, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report …Mount Vernon, Illinois · Mount Vernon Read Article

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