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Jammin’ on the square
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- Category: Community
- Published on Friday, 18 August 2017 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Jimmy Herrera had plenty of jams and jellies for sale at the Farmers Market during the Second Saturday event.
Ed Snow to speak to Rotary Club
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- Published on Thursday, 17 August 2017 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Ed Snow, a highly decorated WWII and Korean War paratrooper, will be the speaker at the noon Friday, August 18 meeting of the Mount Vernon Rotary Club.
Locke celebrates 100th year
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- Published on Monday, 14 August 2017 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Velma Locke celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, July 9 with family and friends at a party given by Mickey and Andrea Locke.
MOM meeting Thursday
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- Published on Thursday, 17 August 2017 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The MOM (Ministering Our Military) support group will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, August 17.
Ross to speak to Alzheimer support group
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- Published on Saturday, 12 August 2017 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
John Ross, an eldercare lawyer from Paris, will be the guest speaker at the Alzheimer Support Group meeting.
Reynolds’ 90th birthday reception will be Aug. 19
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 August 2017 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Edson Reynolds will be honored with a reception to celebrate his 90th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 19 at the Mount Vernon House, 502 Meadow Park Dr.
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Goodies at the market
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- Published on Thursday, 10 August 2017 20:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Taylor and Jenna Lawrence, along with their Granna Jeanne Lawrence, sell fresh baked goodies and lemonade at the Farmers Market on Saturday, August 5.
Edmondson to retire as Republican Party Chairman
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 August 2017 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Bert Edmondson, who for the past 12 years has been acting as the Republican Chairman for the Franklin County Republican Party announced in an e-mail to voters that he would like to retire from that position.
Beekeepers to meet
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 August 2017 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Caddo Trace Beekeeping Association will meet Monday, Aug. 14 at the Agri-Life Building, 1708 Industrial Rd. in Mount Pleasant.
