Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Grayson Sewell and Jared McNutt, both members of Mount Vernon Boy Scout Troop 271, sponsored by the First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, recently completed requirements, passed a board of review, and were presented the rank of Eagle Scout.

St. John art secured for promotions

Details: Category: Community; Published on Tuesday, 26 September 2017 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon Main Street Alliance board approved a $1,500 purchase of copyrights for a selected group of water color art work by Sandra St. John for use by the organization in promoting Mount Vernon and the Plaza District during their Monday, September 18 meeting.

MOM meeting tonight

Details: Category: Community; Published on Thursday, 21 September 2017 12:00; 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, September 21. at Don Juan’s restaurant, 1904 S. Jefferson St. in Mount Pleasant.

Cannon benefit announced

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 25 September 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A benefit for Kathy Turner Cannon has been set for 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 30 at the Hagansport Community Center.

Recruitment night Monday for 4-H

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 17 September 2017 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A special recruitment night for individuals interested in signing up for the Franklin County 4-H program is set for 6 p.m. Monday, September 18 at the county’s Multi-purpose Building on Taylor Street.

Legion to honor veterans with fish fry

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 22 September 2017 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the American Legion Post 243 will be honoring veterans with a free fried fish dinner at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 24.

Taylor to speak at Genealogy meeting

Details: Category: Community; Published on Saturday, 16 September 2017 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Carol Taylor from Hunt County will be the speaker at the monthly meeting of the Franklin County Genealogical Society.

Backpacks for storm victims

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 22 September 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The First United Methodist Church Ignite kids, students in kindergarten through sixth grade, helped to fill backpacks with school supplies for kids affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Hines to celebrate 50th anniversary

Details: Category: Community; Published on Saturday, 16 September 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Wesley Eddy and Janice Emerson Hines of Mount Pleasant will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, September 16 at Nevill’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.