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Community Easter fun set for March 31
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- Category: Community News
- 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.
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.
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.
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St. Clair Endowment allocates $37,000 to community programs
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Thursday, 15 March 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Grant awards totaling $37,000 were presented from the Harris and Irene St. Clair Endowment on Tuesday, March 13.
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Ribbon Cutting
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- Category: Community News
- 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.
Super Handy to celebrate anniversary
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Tuesday, 13 March 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Mount Vernon Super Handy Convenience Store will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the chain of stores.
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.
Revised use application approved for city properties
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Monday, 12 March 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Mount Vernon City Council members approved a revised use form for citizens and groups requesting use of city properties with a statement on the application that alcoholic beverages at the park are not permitted.
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