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Injuries reported after accident
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- Published on Saturday, 02 January 2021 14:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Possible injuries were reported in a two vehicle accident around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 20.
Law enforcement notes reduced incident reports during holiday
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- Published on Saturday, 02 January 2021 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Both the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) and the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) noted a reduced number of incidents reported during this past holiday week.
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Council approves board, committee appointments
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- Published on Tuesday, 29 December 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Appointments to the Mount Vernon Landmark Commission, the Animal Shelter and Housing committees were approved by the Mount Vernon City Council during their December meeting.
Speed reduction request made for Hwy. 37N
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- Published on Friday, 01 January 2021 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The reduction of the speed limit along Texas Highway 37N was requested by Franklin County Commissioners Court members at their Monday, December 28, meeting.
District court clears 14 cases
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- Published on Monday, 28 December 2020 14:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Fourteen cases were cleared from the docket of the Eighth Judicial District Court by presiding Judge Eddie Northcutt in Franklin County during the December court settings on the 4th and 18th.
Hospital building offer to be considered
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- Published on Thursday, 31 December 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
An offer for the purchase of the old hospital building will be considered in a special called meeting of the Franklin County Commissioners Court.
Locally stolen vehicle used to commit crime in Mount Pleasant
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- Published on Saturday, 26 December 2020 14:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A 1999 Ford F250 stolen from the residence of Andy Trampus on Arrington Dr. in Mount Vernon was used in a crime in Mount Pleasant on Thursday, December 17.
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COVID-19 vaccine arrives locally
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 December 2020 15:29
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A limited number of COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Franklin County. The pharmacy at the Brookshires Grocery Store received 100 vaccines last week.
Recruitment, retention initiatives to resume
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- Published on Friday, 25 December 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
he Mount Vernon Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors authorized the reinstatement of the business recruitment and retention program at its December meeting.
