Libby Aden has assumed the position of Franklin County Democratic Party County Chairman. She replaces Ben Dickson, who resigned after accepting an out of county job.

The infectious spirit of Mayor J. D. Baumgardner is spreading throughout the community and helping to build excitement about the Go Rodeo! Festival.

State Representative Mark Homer was the  featured speaker at the Tuesday, Aug. 10 rally for Franklin County area Democrats.

The Mount Vernon City Council and members of the city’s Parks and Recreation Committee will meet jointly at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24.

Large “I” beams were measured, lowered and tamped into places as the process begins to replace a bridge on CR NW1010 Monday, Aug. 16.