Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Labor Day weekend is just a few days away; so, it is time for the community U.S. Flag Detail to organize. Anyone able to participate in the posting of the flags, is asked be at the square about 7 a.m. on Friday, and the same time again on Tuesday to retrieve the flags.

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.

Mary Bolin to celebrate 95th birthday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Wednesday, 31 August 2016 09:00; Written by 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.

Rodeo sign up next week

Details: Category: Community; Published on Saturday, 27 August 2016 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Cowboys and cowgirls planning to compete in the 2016 Labor Day Weekend Championship Rodeo must sign up on Monday and Tuesday, August 29 and 30.

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.