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Bailey wins Council place, Cunningham retains board seat
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- Published on Thursday, 06 May 2021 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Spring 2021 Municipal Elections were concluded Saturday, May 1, and Rebecca Bailey and Gary Cunningham were declared winners in their respective races.
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Commissioners appoint representatives to boards
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- Published on Tuesday, 04 May 2021 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Commissioners Court appointed representatives to three different boards at their April meetings including the rail board, library board and historical commission.
Oncor road-use agreement approved
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- Published on Saturday, 01 May 2021 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Commissioners Court approved a road use agreement with the Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC in its meeting Monday, April 26.
Discussing the immigrant situation
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- Published on Tuesday, 04 May 2021 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County officials and area law enforcement authorities gathered Friday, April 23 to discuss the dilemma of illegal immigrants in the local jail who Federal authorities would not accept custody.
NDS settlement, architect proposals tabled
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- Published on Saturday, 01 May 2021 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Commissioners Court canceled a planned executive session with an attorney and tabled agenda items on the NDS settlement and possible added work for architects on the health building Monday, April 26.
Permits suspended for dual property projects
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- Published on Monday, 03 May 2021 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Building permits were suspended for construction that would be located on both property leased from the Franklin County Water District and adjacent deed-owned property.
Municipal election is Saturday
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- Published on Thursday, 29 April 2021 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Election Day for the Mount Vernon City Council and the Franklin County Water District Board is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1.
Vehicle reported stolen hit by train in Como
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- Published on Sunday, 02 May 2021 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A Chrysler Pacifica was reported stolen around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 24 from a residence in the 700 block of the Northeast Access Rd.
Feds leave Sheriff’s Office in precarious situation
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 April 2021 16:24
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has been left in a precarious situation with the responsibility for illegal immigrants who were detained in Franklin County with no assistance from the Federal government.
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