Community
Ruegg to speak at Beekeepers meeting
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- Published on Sunday, 05 March 2017 20:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Drew Ruegg will be the guest speaker at the meeting of the Wood County Beekeeper’s Association at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6.
Six record highs recorded in February
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- Published on Thursday, 02 March 2017 20:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Six record highs were recorded during the month of February, which seemed more like spring than winter. A total of 3.24 inches of rain fell in Franklin County during February.
Pinewood Derby
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2017 16:45
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Cub Scout Calloway Sinclair leaps for joy as his Pinewood Derby race car wins first place in the speed division for the Bear Den.
Bryan, Burns, Belew top overall Pinewood Derby winners
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- Published on Sunday, 26 February 2017 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Cameron Bryan, Christian Burns, and Sullivan Belew took overall honors for speed in the annual Cub Scout Pack 271 Pinewood Derby races Saturday, February 18 at the First United Methodist Church.
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SAFE-T Agency getting ready for Fun Run
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2017 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The SAFE-T Agency crisis center is accepting registrations for the fourth annual Super Hero 5K and Fun Run. The event will be Saturday, April 1 at the Danny pavilion in Dellwood park, South Florey Street in Mount Pleasant.
Account opened to benefit Guthries
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- Published on Friday, 24 February 2017 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
An account has been established at First National Bank to benefit Jeff and Melinda Guthrie as he battles for his life.
Ribbon Cutting
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 February 2017 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Brenda Brand prepares to cut a ribbon to celebrate Winslow’s Custom Buildings joining the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 9.
KUC food drive
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- Published on Friday, 24 February 2017 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Kids Under Construction conducted its annual food drive to benefit the Franklin County Food Bank. This year’s item total of 1,330 surpassed last year’s total 879.
LaTortues, Turner, Rhymes-Johnson honored
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 February 2017 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Black Onyx Club (BOC) honored Eddie Turner, Jean and Marie LaTortue, and Connie Rhymes-Johnson for their service to the community