Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Chamber members and other supporters are urged to purchase tickets for the annual chamber banquet no later than Tuesday, February 19. The theme for this year’s event will be the Fab 50s.

Sharing the love

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Wednesday, 13 February 2019 16:04; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Kristina Wade, Ben Moore, and Sienna Collins surround Ray Loyd Johnson while sharing valentine treats and cards at Mount Vernon House Tuesday, February 12.

Chamber banquet tickets available

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Monday, 04 February 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Tickets for the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet are now available at the Chamber office on Kaufman St., Guaranty Bank and Trust, and all First National Bank locations.

Cypress Basin Awarded CHAP Accreditation

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Tuesday, 12 February 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) recently announced that Cypress Basin Hospice has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Hospice Standards of Excellence.

Career workshop at library February 5

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Monday, 04 February 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas will be at the Franklin County Library on Tuesday, February 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a career and employment workshop.

Ribbon Cutting

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 10 February 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Bobby and Alice Berger, center, celebrate the completion of renovations to the sanctuary at the MVT Oasis Fellowship Church with a ribbon cutting and open house Sunday, February 3.

Essay winners

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Friday, 01 February 2019 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Those winning were Katie Tovar - fourth grade, Audrey Eubanks - second grade, presenter Ken Greer, Peyton Bowers - seventh grade, and Krieg Stephens - eighth grade. Mount Vernon ISD students received $50 checks from the United Way for their winning essays about “Why I love Mount Vernon.”

Final act

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Choir members from the First United Methodist Church accompanied by Keitron Fountain, at back, as they sang “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” as the final act of the United Way Variety Show.