Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mary Bolin A reception to celebate the 95th birthday of Mary Lovelace Bolin is set from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 3 at the First Baptist Church off Kaufman St. in Mount Vernon.

Plan a sober ride for Labor Day

Details: Category: Community; Published on Tuesday, 30 August 2016 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

As celebrations are planned to mark the last days of summer, the Texas Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety urge drivers to make a plan leading up to the Labor Day holiday, a plan for a safe and sober ride home.

Franklin-Wood Relay for Life is Saturday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 26 August 2016 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Franklin-Wood counties Relay for Life event will be from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 27. The event was originally scheduled for April, but was postponed due to the threat of inclement weather.

Fish-fry planned for Labor Day Weekend

Details: Category: Community; Published on Tuesday, 30 August 2016 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The annual Labor Day Weekend fish-fry and kick-off for the annual United Way of Franklin County pledge drive has been set for Saturday, September 3 from 5 to 7 p.m at the Masonic Lodge in Mount Vernon on the south service road of I-30.

Rural Beauty Spot

Details: Category: Community; Published on Tuesday, 23 August 2016 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce honored the home of Jean Piefer on FM 900 West as the Rural Beauty Spot for the month of August.

Blood drive Wednesday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 29 August 2016 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mission Manor Healthcare Residence will be the host for a Carter Blood Care blood drive on Wednesday, August 31 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the nursing home at 501 Yates St.

City approves ice skating rink on Scott Street

Details: Category: Community; Published on Tuesday, 23 August 2016 13:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Approval was given by the Mount Vernon City Council in their regular August meeting to allow placement of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s Holidays on Ice Skating Rink on Scott Street between Houston and Kaufman streets this winter.