Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A Ladies Night Out shopping event is Thursday, December 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event will be centered around Glammiez Boutique and Floral, J. Boyd Art Studio, M.L. Edwards & Co, Recycled Renaissance, and the Market at Sheers.

Christmas parade registrations open

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Saturday, 01 December 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Community Events Committee is still accepting applications for floats to join the annual Christmas Parade. This year’s parade has been set for 7 p.m. Saturday, December 15 and the theme is “All About Disney.”

Council limits routes for trucks with oversize loads

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Friday, 23 November 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Truck traffic with oversize loads will be limited in downtown Mount Vernon with specifics added to the city’s code of ordinances at last week’s meeting of the Mount Vernon City Council.

Licensed Retriever hunting test planned at Selah Ranch

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Monday, 26 November 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A hunting dog test will be conducted at the Selah Ranch north of Mount Vernon December 8 and 9. The event will be open to the public and will also offer a fund raising opportunity for a local group.

Angel Trees going up, application deadline looms

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Thursday, 22 November 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Christmas for All Angel Trees are going up this week all around the community to aid families,

Annual Tour of Homes planned for December 9

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 25 November 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

There’s nothing like a Tour of Homes to tug at heartfelt memories, especially in December. The tour, sponsored by the Franklin County Historical Association, will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 9.

Thanksgiving food baskets

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Thursday, 22 November 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the Lowe’s RDC team distributed Thanksgiving meal baskets to clients of the Community Food Bank of Franklin County on Friday, November 16.

General Election returns canvassed

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Saturday, 24 November 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Ten provisional or by-mail ballots were added to the voting totals for the canvass of the November 6 General Elections performed by the Franklin County Commissioners Court on Monday, November 19.

Library re-opening

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Monday, 19 November 2018 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Tom Wilkinson performs a ribbon cutting during the ceremonial re-opening of Wilkinson Texana Library at the Old Firestation Museum Saturday, November 10.