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Cub Scouts Earn rank, honors and advance to next level
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- Published on Saturday, 26 May 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Cameron Bryan takes part in a bridging ceremony as members of Mount Vernon Cub Scout Pack 6271 received awards Saturday, May 19.
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100th Birthday
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- Published on Friday, 25 May 2018 20:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Friends and family members gathered in the Century Room to to help Lurleen Tinsley celebrate her 100th birthday. The event was Saturday, June 19.
Weatherfords meet for reunion
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- Published on Sunday, 20 May 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A reunion for the family of Doc and Mary Lou Weatherford was Saturday, May 5, at the home of Ricky and Judy Weatherford in Carthage.
Friendship Cemetery meeting planned
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- Published on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The annual meeting of the Friendship Cemetery Association will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the cemetery.
Talco Cemetery Decoration Day set
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- Published on Sunday, 20 May 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Talco Cemetery Association’s cleanup day and fund raiser will be May 26, 2018.
Ribbon cutting
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- Published on Monday, 21 May 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Kate Brock of Kate’s War Paints cuts the ribbon as she becomes a new member of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
Genealogy meeting set for May 21
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- Published on Saturday, 19 May 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The May meeting of the Franklin County Genealogical Society (FCGS) will be at 7 p.m., May 21, at the research library at 108 Main Street in Mount Vernon.
Ribbon cutting
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- Published on Monday, 21 May 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A ribbon cutting to celebrate Brushy Creek Shepherds becoming a member of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce was performed at the Chamber’s office on Thursday, May 10.
Relay for Life event Friday
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 18.
