Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The monthly meeting of the Franklin County Genealogical Society will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 17. Texas Ranger John Vance, a 23 year veteran of Texas Law Enforcement, will be the speaker.

“Lunch and Learn” Lenten series offered

Details: Category: Community; Published on Wednesday, 12 March 2014 20:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 205 E. Pecan St., Mount Pleasant, is sponsoring a Lunch and Learn Lenten series on five Thursdays beginning today, March 13, and ending April 10.

Wilma Pruitt to celebrate 85 years

Details: Category: Community; Published on Wednesday, 05 March 2014 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Wilma Dean Capps Pruitt will be celebrating her 85th birthday in March. A reception has been planned for Saturday, March 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Prosperity Bank Community Room at the corner of I-30 and Hwy. 37. For details about Mrs. Pruitt’s life, see the February 27 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Poor Boys seek buying teammates

Details: Category: Community; Published on Saturday, 08 March 2014 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members are being sought for the Poor Boys buying team to purchase livestock at the annual Mount Vernon FFA and 4-H Project Show on Saturday, March 29 at the Livestock Pavilion located on FM 115.

TMC Mount Vernon named among best for emergency care

Details: Category: Community; Published on Tuesday, 04 March 2014 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

ETMC Mount Vernon is one of “America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care,” according to WomenCertified, home of the Women’s Choice Award.

Republican precinct, county conventions slated March 15

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 07 March 2014 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Franklin County Republican Party will conduct its precinct caucuses and county convention on Saturday, March 15 at the Family Life Center of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

North Franklin fish fry March 8

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 03 March 2014 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the North Franklin Volunteer Fire Department will be hosts for a fish fry on Saturday, March 8 beginning at 5 p.m. Fried catfish with all the trimmings will be served for a donation. All proceeds from the event will benefit both the North Franklin VFD and the Hagansport Community Center.

Health Fair planned for March 20

Details: Category: Community; Published on Thursday, 06 March 2014 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

he Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, East Texas Medical Center, Jordan Health Services, Mission Manor Nursing Home, and Mount Vernon House have joined forces for the fourth annual Franklin County Health Fair.

Mardi Gras dance Saturday night

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 28 February 2014 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ladies Guild Mardi Gras Dance is Saturday, March 1 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center at the church. The celebration will include live music performed by the Dallas Hart Band.