Applications for the annual Holiday Central distribution will be accepted now through Nov. 1, 2019. Anyone living within the Mt. Vernon R-5 School District is eligible to apply if they will be in need of assistance this holiday season.
Silgan Containers Corporation in Mt. Vernon held a reunion for the plant’s retired employees on Wednesday, Sept. 25. During the reunion, the retirees enjoyed a catered dinner, reminisced on old times, and toured the plant.
Despite the summertime temps, chili was still the order of the day at the Mt. Vernon Community Betterment Council’s inaugural chili cook-off held at the MARC Saturday, Sept. 28. Twenty-one themed teams took part in the event, offering a wide variety of chilis from Alaskan chili to pumpkin chili.
Published by education on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 7:00am
Every year, Missouri 4-Her’s participate in programs that help them develop the skills they need to succeed in their lives and careers. This fall, local Tractor Supply Co.
