Published by education on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 6:00am
A Mt. Vernon woman received two five-year prison sentences after pleading guilty to having sexual intercourse with two boys under the age of 17. Amanda Morton, 35, was sentenced on Tuesday, May 14, at the Lawrence County Justice Center.
Published by education on Mon, 05/27/2019 - 6:00am
The First Christian Church building in Aurora, which was ravaged by a fire last month, is being demolished. Demolition work on the building began on Monday, May 6.
Published by education on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 6:00am
More than 300 community members partook in a free meal provided by the Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce at the May 16 Community Appreciation lunch held at the Chamber office. The outdoor affair was highlighted by free grilled burgers from Gleonda Farms.
Published by education on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 6:00am
Halltown residents will soon have a new shopping option. Dollar General has begun construction on a new, 7,300-foot store in the township at 24314 Highway 266, near where the highway intersects with O highway.
Published by education on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 6:00am
The Mt. Vernon Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance rezoning lot 76 in the Stemmons East Meadow subdivision from R-1 to R-2 during their meeting on Tuesday, May 14, paving the way for the construction of a duplex on the property.
