http://www.register-news.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:29:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_323203030.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_323203030.html MT. VERNON — Sharon Yearwood is no stranger to the children’s department at the C.E. Brehm Memorial Library. After all, she used to take her students there when she taught for Mt. Vernon District 80 Schools. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:36:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_322233702.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_322233702.html MT. VERNON — Preserving history is the focus behind a petition drive by a local firefighters union to save an original pre-World War II fire engine which they say will be up for auction. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:37:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_321112243.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_321112243.html At least one person was transported to a hospital following this collision between a car and a semi truck on Illinois State 37 South, at the Interstate 64 westbound exit ramp Tuesday morning. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:40:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_321224055.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_321224055.html Webber Township High School has announced its 2009-10 Homecoming King and Queen candidates. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:25:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_320225045.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_320225045.html MT. VERNON — After nearly 23 years of service, C.E. Brehm Library Genealogy Coordinator Maggie Kirwan will be leaving the area to move closer to family. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_320115328.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_320115328.html By RORYE O’CONNORroryeoconnor@register-news.comMT. VERNON— A man impersonating a steamroller was just three points away from winning it all. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:35:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_319213617.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_319213617.html MT. VERNON — The Mt. Vernon Township High School Foundation celebrated students from the past who have excelled and the positive changes the foundation will make in current students’ high school careers. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:03:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_317210138.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_317210138.html By RORYE O’CONNORrorye.oconnor@register-news.comMT. VERNON— Retired art teacher Debbie Wilson helped a handful of community members get into the holiday spirit recently by teaching them a new craft. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:50:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_316205015.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_316205015.html MT. VERNON — Dr. Judith York was honored Thursday at the Mt. Vernon City Schools District 80 office for "continued service and volunteer work in the district and community" by the Illinois State Board of Education. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:20:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_315202013.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_315202013.html Residents throughout the community chose to honor veterans with a parade and memorial services. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:27:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_314202654.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_314202654.html OPDYKE — Students spent Wednesday morning learning a bit of history, while also discovering the sacrifices of others during the school’s World War II Day. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:27:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_313222500.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_313222500.html Little Lexi Weiss helps her grandfather, Don Linville, sort and move cases of Girl Scout Cookies Monday morning at the Mt. Vernon Armory. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:52:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_312185326.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_312185326.html MT. VERNON — Employees of Continental Tire North America climbed on their bikes Saturday to bring toys to Jefferson County children in need. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:47:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_312184303.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_312184303.html One person died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident Saturday at the intersection of North Log Cabin and North Goshen Lanes. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:29:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_310202830.html http://www.register-news.com/homepage/local_story_310202830.html Local dignitaries and members of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce gather to officially cut the ribbon to open the 2009 Business Expo at Times Square Mall on Friday. After the opening, the Casey Middle School Pep Band entertained shoppers with a concert. The Expo will continue today and include entertainment in center court that includes demonstrations and performances.TESA CULLI/REGISTER-NEWS