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Road repairs
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- Published on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Both the school district and the city joined forces with Franklin County to repair roads in their jurisdictions in 2011.
Water tower face lift
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- Published on Monday, 09 January 2012 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A large white shroud was erected around the water tower during the sandblasting and painting of its exterior.
City’s first quarter clean-up to begin
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- Published on Saturday, 07 January 2012 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The City of Mount Vernon will conduct its First Quarter Clean-Up starting this week.
Above average rainfall recorded in December
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- Published on Monday, 09 January 2012 13:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
In December 2011, the rainfall amount for the month was recorded above average, but the year-to-date amount was well below average.
Water line replacement
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- Published on Friday, 06 January 2012 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A $2.255 million water line replacement project was begun in March and continue through September.
Diane Newsom is new manager for Chamber of Commerce
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- Published on Sunday, 08 January 2012 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Diane Newsom is a new, but familiar face, at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
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Berl Bridwell is investigator
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- Published on Friday, 06 January 2012 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Berl Bridwell was promoted to serve as a day shift investigator for the City of Mount Vernon.
Courthouse restoration
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- Published on Saturday, 07 January 2012 17:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Susan Gammage, an architect with the State Historical Commission and County Judge Paul Lovier discuss paint samples with a contractor for the courthouse restoration.
Property taxes due, some notices missing
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- Published on Friday, 06 January 2012 08:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The January 31 deadline to pay your Franklin County property tax is fast approaching and some property owners have not received their tax statements.
