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Fire Department Easter hams pick up Saturday
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Friday, 30 March 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Smoked hams from volunteers with the Mount Vernon Fire Department will be available for pick up Saturday, March 31 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Fire Station on Hwy. 37.
Deadline Monday for “Paint our Town” registration
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- Published on Thursday, 29 March 2018 20:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The deadline to register a home to be spruced up as part of the third annual “Paint Our Town” is Monday, April 2.
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Buzzard committee causing trouble on east side of town
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Saturday, 24 March 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A committee of buzzards line the peak of Charles Horton’s barm. They are causing problems on the east side of Mount Vernon, and there’s not much anyone can do about it.
Read more: Buzzard committee causing trouble on east side of town
Tour de Cypress pedaling into 14th annual event
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Tuesday, 27 March 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Pedaling into its 14th year, the Tour de Cypress Bike Ride in Mount Vernon has been set for Saturday, April 21.
Ribbon Cutting
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 March 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Greg and Shannon Ostertag, center, and the staff of M.L. Edwards and Company, celebrated joining the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting Thursday, March 8.
Community Easter fun set for March 31
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- Published on Monday, 26 March 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The annual community Easter egg hunt and a children’s Easter art class, both set for Saturday, March 31, promise to provide fun for the whole family.
Red Cross volunteers needed
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Saturday, 17 March 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The American Red Cross is looking for people who would be willing to help their community prepare and respond to emergencies.
Registration open for “Paint our Town” project
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Sunday, 25 March 2018 13:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Registration is now open to become part of the third annual “Paint Our Town” project set for Saturday, May 5.
Easter hams available from fire department
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Thursday, 15 March 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Volunteers with the Mount Vernon Fire Department will be smoking hams through Saturday, March 24, to raise funds.
