Mt Vernon Sentinel
Sales tax increases to 8.5% in Centralia
CENTRALIA — The Centralia City Council approved a half percent sales tax in the city of Centralia Monday evening, with four yes and one no vote. The council approved an ordinance implementing a non-home rule municipal retailers occupation tax and a non-home service occupation tax for the city of Centralia, effectively raising sales tax for…
Read MoreMount Vernon mayor recovering after minor heart attack
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Mayor John Lewis was in good spirits and recovering well at home Friday, after having experienced a minor heart attack earlier in the week. His prognosis is positive, since the heart attack actually occurred at the emergency room and was caught early. “Following a heart catheterization procedure, I was stable…
Read MoreMount Vernon man struck and killed by vehicle
JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released more information on the fatal vehicle accident Thursday afternoon that claimed the life of 83-year-old Charles Cimera of Mount Vernon. According to a JCSO news release, the sheriff’s office at around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11 received a report of a man struck in…
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Boil order lifted CENTRALIA — A boil order issued Thursday for North Hickory from Dimick to Kerr; Dimick, from North Cherry to North Hickory; and Kell, from North Hickory to North Cherry was lifted Friday afternoon. Please contact the Centralia public works department with any questions or concerns.
Read MoreLane closures scheduled on U.S. 50 and State Route 37
SALEM — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement evaluations on U.S. 50 and State Route 37 in Marion County will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 16, weather permitting. The work will require intermittent daytime lane closures at U.S. 50 from Metcalf Road to the Clay County line and State Route 37 from Madison…
Read MoreSemi crash reported near Dix Thursday
DIX — A semi truck went off the road near mile marker 102 on Interstate 57 northbound on Thursday morning, injuring the driver and causing a Hazmat spill. According to Jefferson Fire Protection District, the truck in question left the road and the cab and trailer separated. All of the totes inside of the trailer…
Read MoreNashville Fall Fest plans being made
NASHVILLE — Nashville Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival will take place from Sept. 26 to 27. Nashville City Council approved street closures for the Fall Festival at its Sept. 4 meeting. Street closures will be from 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, to 9 a.m. on Sept. 28 for Fall Fest. Chamber Director Dee DeMoss…
Read MoreNew podiatrist joins Deaconess specialty clinic in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Deaconess Illinois Clinic announced Tuesday the addition of Nicholas Vogelsang, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist, to its expanding network of specialty providers in southern Illinois. Dr. Vogelsang is now accepting new patients at 4113 S. Water Tower in Mount Vernon. He specializes in comprehensive foot and ankle care, offering both conservative and surgical…
Read MoreNew solar farm proposed near Woodlawn
WOODLAWN — The Jefferson County Board will likely consider the special use permit application for a new proposed solar farm near Woodlawn at its next meeting on Sept. 22. Celeste Solar, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, is proposing an up-to-five MW commercial solar farm for property northwest of Highline Road and East Singing Woods…
Read MoreGet ready to deck the halls
MOUNT VERNON — Those seeking to spruce up their home for the upcoming Christmas season can look no further than this week’s Holiday Decor Rummage Sale at the Jefferson County Historical Village. For the first time, the Jefferson County Historical Society is hosting a sale that specifically includes donated holiday-themed decorations. Much of the selection…
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