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Three show interest in business relief grants
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- Published on Saturday, 30 May 2020 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
In the first week that applications were accepted, three business owners have shown interest in the City of Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon Economic Development Corporation COVID-19 Business Stabilization Grants.
Residences in business structures discussed
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- Published on Friday, 29 May 2020 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Residential spaces occupying a portion of a business structure in the Historic Business District was discussed by the Mount Vernon City Council in its May meeting.
County starts 2021 budget reviews with $180,700 in cuts
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- Published on Sunday, 24 May 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Preliminary budget reviews for the 2021 Franklin County Budget began Monday with General Fund line item cuts totaling $180,700 toward a 2-3 percent average reduction.
Read more: County starts 2021 budget reviews with $180,700 in cuts
COVID cases grow to 12 in Franklin
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- Published on Thursday, 28 May 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A total of 12 COVID-19 virus cases have been confirmed in Franklin County. Of these, three have been reported as recovered, and another three are anticipated to be listed as recovered later this week.
City, EDC funds $100,000 for small business grants
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- Published on Thursday, 21 May 2020 15:00
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The City of Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon Economic Development Corporation approved $100,000 to fund COVID-19 Business Stabilization Grants for qualifying small businesses.
Read more: City, EDC funds $100,000 for small business grants
County applies for state transportation grant
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- Published on Tuesday, 26 May 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County Commissioners Court members approved a grant resolution and agreement to apply for thousands of dollars to offset roadwork costs through the Texas State County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant program.
Tornado damage
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- Published on Thursday, 21 May 2020 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Trees were damaged and portions of a garage were stripped by a tornado reported at a residence belonging to Sarah Lappin in the 3500 block of CR NW1019 around 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.
Officers capture suspect after high speed pursuit in city
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- Published on Sunday, 24 May 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The report of a loud vehicle driving above the speed limit through city streets was received around 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 17.
Read more: Officers capture suspect after high speed pursuit in city
Five more COVID cases confirmed
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- Published on Thursday, 21 May 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Five additional novel COVID-19 virus case have been confirmed in Franklin County during the past week.
