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Splashpad to top council discussions
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- Published on Sunday, 13 October 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A discussion on the potential for development of a splash-pad water recreation site at Little Creek Park is expected to dominate the monthly meeting of the Mount Vernon City Council.
Fall clean-up efforts through Saturday
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- Published on Thursday, 10 October 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
It is not too late to take advantage of the free disposal of large items and debris in the Fall 4th Quarter Clean-up. The Fall clean-up continues through Saturday, October 12 for the city.
Counties, customers raise concerns over NETEX rail service
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- Published on Saturday, 05 October 2019 13:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
At least eight officials from member counties spoke harshly to the board of directions of the North East Texas Rural Rail Transportation District (NETEX) during their meeting last month.
Read more: Counties, customers raise concerns over NETEX rail service
Cleveland takes oath of office
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 October 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
John Thomas Cleveland took his attorney’s oath and was sworn in on September 24, 2019, by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma.
Ramsay to run as County Attorney
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 October 2019 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Landon Ramsay has announced his intention to run for Franklin County Attorney as a Republican.
VanDeaver Town Hall next Tuesday
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- Published on Sunday, 06 October 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
House District 1 Representative Gary VanDeaver has planned a Town Hall meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October. 8, at the Mount Vernon High School Lecture Hall.
Rep. VanDeaver plans series of Town Hall meetings
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 October 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A series of Town Hall meetings have been planned for the week of October 7 to 10 for Representative Gary VanDeaver to connect with everyone in House District 1.
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Mild temperatures recorded in September
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- Published on Saturday, 05 October 2019 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Below average rainfall and no record high nor low temperatures were recorded in Franklin County during the month of September.
Voter registration deadline soon for amendment election
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- Published on Monday, 30 September 2019 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The deadline to be registered in order to qualify to vote in the 2019 Amendment Election is Monday, October 7.
Read more: Voter registration deadline soon for amendment election
