Mount Vernon News

The City of Mount Vernon resurrected its application to seek a $800,000 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation.

The City of Mount Vernon is proposing an ordinance to preserve and protect designated trees within the city.

Mount Vernon Police Officer Justin Williamson was appointed as Franklin County coordinator for the Northeast Texas Area Crime Stoppers.

The annual Community Thanksgiving Church Service in Franklin County is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov.

Boys with Mount Vernon Cub Scout Pack 271 and Boy Scout Troop 271 will conductA the a oeScouting for Fooda drive from 9 a.m. until around 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

Applications has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage CommissionA for a Private Club Registration Permit by Lone Star Saloon Private Club Inc.

Donations are currently being accepted for the annual Secret Holiday Workshop at Logana s Pointe in Mount Vernon.

Marsha Alstona s photo looking up at a young girl against a bright blue sky won her first place in the people division of the annual Mount Vernon Optic-Herald photo contest.

The City of Mount Vernon has received its seventh National Main Street City designation.

Pepper Puryear spoke during the dedication ceremonies conducted for The Harbor on Sunday, Nov.

Christmas For All program duties are being shared by the Franklin County Child Protective Services Board and American Legion Post 243 of Mount Vernon.

Joseph Martina s photo of a waterfall cascading over a rock, won first place in the places and things catergory of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald Photo Contest.

Don Easterling and Dennis Smith will demonstrate locating lost graves by dousing at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

Volunteers Robert Wharton and Wilma Pruitt, food bank secretary/treasurer Betty Bogue, volunteer Gay Nell Cooper, and director Richard Lee with the Community Food Bank of Franklin County will host an Open House from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.

Ashley James McCrackin is the a oeposter girla for the Wagons for Cancer Awareness group.

Students and faculty competing among fifth period classes at Mount Vernon Junior High raised $816.43 during Red Ribbon Week to donate to the Franklin County Community Food Bank.

Approximately 30 people attended the All Souls Day ceremony at the Mount Vernon City Cemetery on Monday, Nov.

Agnes Wilkinson Burnsa legacy will be continued with the Sunday Nov. 8 piano concert.

Members of the Mount Vernon Girl Scout Cadet Troop 3616 served as hosts for the annual Juliette Lowe Birthday Party and Fashion Show on Tuesday, Oct.

Terry Duenkel was given the award for Best of Show at the Mount Vernon Cub Scout Pack 271 lighted pumpkin trail event on Saturday, Oct.