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Tom Standridge named Rotarian of the Year
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- Category: Community
- Published on Thursday, 21 June 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Tom Standridge was named as the 2017-18 Rotarian of the Year by the Mount Vernon Rotary Club and presented with a plaque and jacket during the club’s weekly noon luncheon and program Friday, June 15.
Birdhouse painting
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- Category: Community
- Published on Wednesday, 20 June 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
In celebration of her recent birthday, Ann Reynold’s family members spent a day painting the many Martin houses and blue bird houses at her home.
Alzheimer Support Group to meet
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- Category: Community
- Published on Monday, 18 June 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Alzheimer Support Group for the Mount Vernon area will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at the Franklin County Library on the square.
Liberty Cemetery Memorial Day set
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- Category: Community
- Published on Tuesday, 19 June 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The annual Memorial Day service at the Liberty Cemetery will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 24.
Dukes grand opening
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- Category: Community
- Published on Sunday, 17 June 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Vendors and community groups lined the sidewalk in front of Dukes Travel Plaza Saturday, June 9 during the facility’s grand opening celebration.
Ribbon Cutting
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- Published on Tuesday, 19 June 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A. Yvee Arnold cuts a ribbon to celebrate Franklin County Chamber of Commerce membership for Grace Outreach Ministries and the Madeline House.
Annual Turtle Derby planned
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- Category: Community
- Published on Saturday, 16 June 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The 12th annual Turtle Derby has been set for Saturday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alamo Mission Museum.
Newsom(e) reunion planned
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- Category: Community
- Published on Monday, 18 June 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
No matter how it’s spelled, the Newsome and Newsom families are gathering for a reunion Sunday, June 24, beginning at 11 a.m.
Lemonade stand
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- Category: Community
- Published on Friday, 15 June 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Students at Kids Under Construction sell lemonade, cookies and desserts as a fund raiser for the school age class Wednesday, June 6.
