Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon Landmark Commission presented recommendations for reducing the size of three of the four historic districts in the city. The board’s proposal was presented to members of the Mount Vernon City Council at its regular meeting on Monday, May 12.

Chef York to do demonstration

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Friday, 16 May 2014 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Certified Executive Chef Jackson York will be featured in a cooking demonstration from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the fourth annual Piney Woods Wine Trail Association Festival this weekend.

Nominate great May yards for honors

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Monday, 12 May 2014 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has begun its annual program to honor those who take special care of the grounds around their homes. Nominations are now open for both the Yard of the Month and Rural Beauty Spot of the Month for May.

Piney Woods Wine Trail Festival this Friday night and Saturday

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Thursday, 15 May 2014 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Piney Woods Wine Trail Festival features a combination of wine tasting, fine arts and music for a weekend of fun in Mount Vernon. This year for the first time the Spring event is expanding to two days.

Carry the Load relay coming for third consecutive year

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 11 May 2014 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Carry the Load relay will pass through downtown Mount Vernon for the third consecutive year on its way from West Point, N.Y. to Dallas during Memorial Day weekend.

Bugs plus kids equal smiles

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Wednesday, 14 May 2014 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Four year old Evelyn Paothong and half a dozen other children of attendees and staff at the Prairies and Pineywoods BirdFest could be seen with wide smiles at the two “Insects at Night” segments with Will Godwin.

National Day of Prayer

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 11 May 2014 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Kory Knott, senior minister of the Custer Road United Methodist Church in Plano, was the guest speaker at the Franklin County National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1.

This Little Light school breaks ground

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Tuesday, 13 May 2014 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

This Little Light Learning Center conducted a ground breaking ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 2. About 20 children and numerous adults gathered at 534 Yates St. in Mount Vernon for the event.

Dancer in training

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Saturday, 10 May 2014 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Carmilito Ramirez Jr., age two, is in training to become a member of the Dancea de Matacines team. The group performed during the Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Sunday, May 4.