http://www.register-news.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:36:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323233749.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323233749.html MT. VERNON — Jefferson County is waiting on the state to pay its bills to help with the county’s delicate financial situation. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:35:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323233627.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323233627.html MT. VERNON — The United Methodist Children’s Home will be hosting a new event — the Festival of Trees holiday bazaar. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323233535.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323233535.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323202942.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323202942.html MT. VERNON — A local group is hosting its 29th annual Toy Run for children at the United Methodist Children Home and is seeking support from the community. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:29:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323203030.html http://www.register-news.com/local/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. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:28:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323202841.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323202841.html MT. VERNON — Organizers and participants in Christmas in the Park are gearing up for another successful light show. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:27:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323203258.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_323203258.html MT. VERNON — About 6,000 licensed deer hunters are expected to take part in the first of a seven-day firearm deer hunting season in Jefferson County today. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322234304.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322234304.html MT. VERNON — Mt. Vernon Township High School Geography teacher Jessica Pilson is running a little short on textbooks. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322234215.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322234215.html MT. VERNON — A computer purchase by the Regional Office of Education turned into a windfall for the community, after the ROE won a drawing for 30 computer units. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:36:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322233702.html http://www.register-news.com/local/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. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:35:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322233622.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322233622.html MT. VERNON — As a way to honor Illinois veterans and their families, as well as provide assistance, a community gathering will be held Saturday at the Mt. Vernon American Legion. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:33:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322233351.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322233351.html MT. VERNON — Priya Nair, a Mt. Vernon resident for over a dozen years, knows the importance of cuisine when it comes to a person’s culture. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322233254.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322233254.html MT. VERNON — One of two men still facing charges in connection with the July 2006 death of businessman Randall Farrar has filed a motion to dismiss one of four counts of first-degree murder charges against him. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:29:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322232956.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_322232956.html MT. VERNON — The Jefferson County Health Department will be conducting H1N1 flu vaccine clinics per CDC guidelines at the following locations: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:35:00 +0000 http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_321233710.html http://www.register-news.com/local/local_story_321233710.html