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Pinwheels planted to bring awareness
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Thursday, 05 April 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
To bring awareness to Child Abuse prevention, pinwheels will be planted at the Franklin County Courthouse at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12.
Games, food, fun planned at disc golf championships this weekend
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- Published on Thursday, 05 April 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
More than 170 players will be in Franklin County for the 2018 Amateur World Doubles disc golf championships April 5 through 8.
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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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Egg hunting
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- Published on Wednesday, 04 April 2018 15:14
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Parents and youngsters grab as many candy filled, plastic eggs as possible during the community egg hunt in Little Creek Park Saturday, March 31.
Tour de Cypress pedaling into 14th annual event
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- 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.
Weilbacher retires
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Saturday, 31 March 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A reception honoring Lualice Long Butler Weilbacher on her retirement as Chief Deputy for the District Clerk of Franklin County after eight years of service was Monday, March 26.
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.
Fire Department Easter hams pick up Saturday
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- 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.
Registration open for “Paint our Town” project
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- 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.
