BIG TOYS

FEATURED PICTURE · Kids of all ages scrambled around Bud’s Auto and Truck Repair in Lisbon Sunday afternoon for the Lisbon Lincoln Highway Lions Club’s “big toys for lil’ kids” event. Many “big toys” were on hand – from fire engines to cement trucks to tractors to the Lifeguard Helicopter, which delighted spectators when it landed.

ONLINE POLL · What should be done with the $1.6 million in sales tax revenue from the 2001 vote in Mt. Vernon?

Save it for now! 100 percent for a fire station 100 percent for a community center Split the funds between a fire station and community center

Antique haven in MV for Fourth
by Dave Morris · July 01, 2009
Local antique shops, retailers and restaurants welcome a dozen area dealers to Mount Vernon for the Lincoln Highway Antique Show, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat.

Early childhood discussion leads to new LECCEC concept
by Jake Krob · July 01, 2009

Four school board members commit to re-election
by Jake Krob · July 01, 2009

‘I don’t have time to be sad’
by Jake Krob · July 01, 2009
Mills uses positive attitude, humor to deal with loss of arm

Cities approve Gator purchases
July 01, 2009

Community Theatre seeks scripts
July 01, 2009

Library hosts free drawing class
July 01, 2009

Mount Vernon supports ImOn concept
July 01, 2009

Bikers support affordable housing
July 01, 2009

Heritage Days a week away
July 01, 2009
New events, old favorites highlight annual celebration