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Injured driver leaves accident scene
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- Published on Tuesday, 12 March 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Raymond Hamm, age 31 of Leesburg, was injured in a single vehicle accident Saturday, March 2 just prior to 3 p.m., but left the scene and went to his residence.
Utility district submits second grant application
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- Published on Monday, 11 March 2019 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
If at first you do not succeed, reapply for the grant. The Cypress Springs Special Utility District (SUD) has been successful about every second to third year with their grant applications,
Read more: Utility district submits second grant application
Captive escapes in bizarre tale of home kidnapping
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 March 2019 16:23
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones and investigators Leo Herrera and Leah Thomas search the property owned by David Holladay on High Meadow Drive for evidence.
Read more: Captive escapes in bizarre tale of home kidnapping
Annual employee back ground checks nixed
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- Published on Sunday, 10 March 2019 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Employee background check policies, emergency management training dates, and plans for empty or damaged buildings filled last week’s Franklin County Commissioners Court Workshop meeting.
Appreciation shown
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 March 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
U.S. Congressman John Ratcliffe(R) provided a U.S. flag that was flown over the nation’s capital as a sign of appreciation to members of the local commissioners court. It was presented by his deputy district director Robbin Bass.
Local bank files fraud charges against debtor
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- Published on Friday, 08 March 2019 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The First National Bank of Mount Vernon filed a report of fraud around 10 a.m. Thursday, March 28. The case includes the removal and possible sale of items from a business that is in default.
CodeRed two-year contract renewed for less
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- Published on Monday, 04 March 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County residents and visitors will receive access to early warning messages through a renewed two-year contract for more than $7,000 fewer tax dollars with Onsolve, LLC the parent company for the CodeRed emergency notification service program.
Record high temps noted in February
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- Published on Thursday, 07 March 2019 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Three record temperatures were noted during February 2019 with highs of 80°, 79°, and 79° set on February 5, 6, and 7, respectively.
Tractor, shredder purchase approved
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- Published on Sunday, 03 March 2019 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Water District Board of Directors approved the purchase of a new tractor and shredder for use by the district’s operations division at a cost of $95,574.69, along with other monthly business at its February meeting.
