Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Advanced registration for the 30th annual CountryFest 42 Tournament is now underway at any of the bank’s four locations no later than 5 p.m. Friday, October 13.

Registration deadlines for booths, car show, loom

Details: Category: Community; Published on Thursday, 28 September 2017 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The absolute deadline to reserve booth space at the 43rd annual CountryFest celebration is next Saturday, October 7.

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.

Veterans served

Details: Category: Community; Published on Thursday, 28 September 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A total of 21 residents from the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham were treated to lunch at the American Legion Post 243 on Sunday, September 24.

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.

Two earn Eagle Scout rank

Details: Category: Community; Published on Wednesday, 27 September 2017 09:00; Written by 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.

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.

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.