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

Details: Category: Community; 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

Details: Category: Community; 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.

SAFE-T Agency getting ready for Fun Run

Details: Category: Community; 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

Details: Category: Community; 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

Details: Category: Community; 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

Details: Category: Community; 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.