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Christmas Parade Theme Announced for Mt. Vernon

Thursday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Downtown Christmas Parade Theme AnnouncedVERNON ILL, October 9- The Downtown Christmas committee hosted a contest among all 5-8thgrade students in Jefferson County to create a theme for this year’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1st. Eighth grader, Ethan Verdeyen, from Casey Middle School,... Read More.

Mt. Vernon Fall Festival This Weekend

Friday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon Fall Festival this WeekendWhile the White County Fall Festivals take a break this weekend, there is a fall festival in Mt. Vernon, Ill beginning Friday and running through Sunday.The Seventh Annual Fall Festival, presented by Continental Tire returns to Ninth Street in... Read More.

Mt. Vernon Christian Family Day August 25th

Tuesday, July 3 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon’s 2nd Annual Christian Family Day is set for Saturday, August 25th. The event is moving downtown this year to South 9th Street. Beginning at 11 a.m., Jefferson County churches will line the street with booths. Churches will provide information about their ministries,... Read More.

Mt. Vernon PawFest to be Held at Veteran’s Park June 3rd

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

PawFest, presented by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., will be held Sunday, June 3rd at Veteran’s Park. This is the second year PawFest has been held separate from Fall Fest. The event will run from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. and will include laser tag, a... Read More.

IDES Mount Vernon Office now open Friday

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Mount Vernon IDES office located at 333 Potomac Blvd. in Mount Vernon will now open today, Friday, May 18, as service from the Rend Lake Water Conservancy service has been restored. For more information, contact IDES by using our online Read More.

IDES Mount Vernon Office Closed Friday

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Mount Vernon IDES office located at 333 Potomac Blvd. in Mount Vernon will be closed for the remainder of today, Thursday, May 17th, and all day tomorrow, Friday, May 18th due to the Rend Lake Water Conservancy service interruption. The office is scheduled... Read More.

May 22nd Run for the Wall to Cause Extra Traffic in Mt. Vernon, IL

Thursday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Broadway Street will experience an influx of traffic on Tuesday, May 22nd as over 500 motorcycle riders will proceed through Mt. Vernon as a part of the 30th Annual Run for the Wall Ride. The public is encouraged to seek alternate routes such... Read More.