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On cusp of closure, 81-year-old Silgan holds final reunion for retired employees

Published by admin on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 7:00am

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.

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Mt. Vernon Betterment Council hosts chili cook-off

Published by admin on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 7:00am

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.

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Mt. Vernon Board of Aldermen OK’s contract to potentially sell 600 N. Main

Published by admin on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 7:00am

Possible buyer has 90 days to complete due diligence, decide on purchase of 100-plus acre historic campus

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Bushman crowned queen

Published by admin on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 2:13pm

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Mt. Vernon Betterment Council hosts chili cook-off

Published by admin on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 2:10pm

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417 Athletics breaks ground on build

Published by admin on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 2:08pm

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Tractor Supply Co. kick off Fall Paper Clover campaign

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.

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WWII veteran reunited with Air Force uniform jacket years later

Published by education on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 7:00am

A World War II veteran living at the Missouri State Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon was recently reunited with the uniform jacket he wore during his time in the service. Kenny Gaines, 95, had his jacket restored to him by local resident Matt Oehlschlager on July 31.