http://www.register-news.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:46:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_200094135.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_200094135.html By JACK CLARKjackclark@mvn.netMT. VERNON — Country music fans were treated to a special performance on Saturday night at the Mt. Vernon Gun and Sportsman’s Club on Lake Miller. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:37:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_193213912.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_193213912.html MT. VERNON —A local funeral home director was awarded recently for his contribution to funeral service and to the Illinois community. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_186231413.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_186231413.html By KANDACE MCCOYkandace.mccoy@register-news.comMT. VERNON — A former Mt. Vernon Township High School student has not only met the man of her dreams, but she has also fulfilled another dream — creating her first contemporary Christian CD. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:26:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_185102656.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_185102656.html By KANDACE MCCOYkandace.mccoy@register-news.comMT. VERNON — Four years ago, when Don Bigham moved back to Mt. Vernon, he had a cause very important to him. While living in Texas, he was involved with disaster relief with the local church association. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:49:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_182105013.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_182105013.html By KANDACE MCCOYkandace.mccoy@register-news.comINA — On Monday, Mark S. Kern will be moving forward. Kern’s retirement as Rend Lake College president is effective that day, and in recognition and honor of his 17 years as president, the RLC board of trustees has unveiled the Mark S. Kern Applied Science Center. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:20:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_178112046.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_178112046.html By KANDACE MCCOYkandace.mccoy@register-news.comMT. VERNON — Friends of a local couple whose daughter was born blind are hosting a benefit breakfast this weekend at Applebee’s. “A Vision for Emma” will take place Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:16:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_172111710.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_172111710.html By TESA CULLItesa.culli@register-news.comMT. VERNON — Young anglers will be teaming up with law enforcement Saturday for the Third Annual Cops ’n Bobbers event Saturday at the Veterans Park lake. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:09:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_166001017.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_166001017.html By KANDACE MCCOYkandace.mccoy@register-news.comMT. VERNON — One local church recently celebrated a milestone — for the past 35 years, Mike Sheets has been the minister of Meadowbrook Christian Church. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:04:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_166000434.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_166000434.html A summer day camp, “Christmas in May,” for Jefferson County girls was held May 31 at the Shrine Park in Mt. Vernon. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:16:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_165091638.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_165091638.html By TESA CULLItesa.culli@register-news.comMT. VERNON — The King City has been slated to host four events in the Southern Illinois Music Festival, which is sponsored by Southern Illinois University. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:27:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_158102613.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_158102613.html By KANDACE MCCOYkandace.mccoy@register-news.comSAVANNAH, Ga. —A former Summersville resident and Mt. Vernon Township High School graduate’s love for aviation has recently earned him an award. Fri, 30 May 2008 10:37:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_151103430.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_151103430.html By KANDACE MCCOYkandace.mccoy@register-news.comMT. VERNON — First there was Krieger’s and now there’s Stone Wolf, with the latter recently celebrating its opening during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon. Thu, 29 May 2008 10:29:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_150102933.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_150102933.html By KANDACE MCCOYkandace.mccoy@register-news.comMT. VERNON — Get healthy, stay healthy is the focus of this year’s 2008 Women’s Health and Wellness Festival sponsored by Crossroads Community Hospital. Wed, 28 May 2008 09:10:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_149091156.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_149091156.html By KANDACE MCCOYkandace.mccoy@register-news.comMT. VERNON — As summer edges closer and warm days begin to settle in, it’s no surprise to see more people out in boats or fishing out on the water. Tue, 27 May 2008 11:24:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_148112508.html http://www.register-news.com/features/local_story_148112508.html By TESA CULLItesa.culli@register-news.comMT VERNON — Jefferson County Operation Iraqi Freedom is getting an early start on fundraising activities in anticipation of an all-time high number of local military people being deployed overseas.