Marvin L. Hoffert, age 91, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was born on September 24, 1933, ...

A Michigan man accused of taking a 14-year-old Mount Vernon girl across state lines pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for traveling with intent to engage in a sexual act ...

A registered sex offender in Michigan was sentenced to 20 years for grooming and taking a Mount Vernon teen from her home.

Keith Daniel Freerksen, 31, was sentenced to 20 years in prison which will run concurrent with a 15-70 year indeterminate ...

Others receiving votes: 11, Dieterich 17. 12, Lexington 11. 13, South Beloit 5. 14, Peoria Christian 3. 15, Hinckley-Big Rock 2. 16, Yorkville Christian 2. 17, Casey-Westfield 1. 18, Bluford Webber 1.

More than 250 National Guard service members from Southern Illinois are set to deploy this weekend in support of Operation ...

Illinois health officials are reporting a spike in illnesses across the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health says Covid and RSV are declining, but flu cases ...

MOUNT VERNON U.S. Representative Mike Bost has nominated 17 local students for admission to various U.S. Service Academies, a move that highlights the ...

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History Knox Mark Sebastian Jordan authors a column on Knox County history MOUNT VERNON — In the history business, we often trace the origin points of later prominent figures and emphasize their roots ...

Mount Vernon, Illinois triumphed over visiting Harrisburg, Illinois 75-39 Saturday. Mount Vernon, Illinois (22-3) goes on the road to play Centralia, Illinois on Monday at 6 p.m. Yorg guided John ...

"This was so fun," said O'Fallon junior guard Josie Christopher, who led all scorers with 20 points and was chosen as MVP of the tournament. "… ...