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Candidate filing deadline next week for May elections
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2019 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The deadline to register as a candidate for a listing on the ballot for the May 4 elections for the Mount Vernon City Council, the Mount Vernon Independent School District Board of Trustees, and the Franklin County Water District Board of Directors is Friday, February 15.
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Temperatures fluctuate in wide range during January
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- Published on Thursday, 07 February 2019 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Weather in Franklin County during January 2019 ranged from a 72° high to a 24° low.
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Filing continues for local board seats
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- Published on Sunday, 03 February 2019 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Registration continues for anyone wishing to sign up as a candidate for seats on the Mount Vernon City Council, the Franklin County Water District (FCWD) board of directors, and the Mount Vernon ISD Board of Trustees.
Man stabbed at motel, suspect arrested in Mississippi
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 15:39
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Local law enforcement officers raced toward the Super 8 Motel just after 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 after a man was stabbed in one of the guest rooms.
Read more: Man stabbed at motel, suspect arrested in Mississippi
STOPit program initiated to report bullying, incidents
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- Published on Monday, 28 January 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Mount Vernon ISD, with the help of Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones, has initiated the STOPit App which will empower students to stand up against bullying.
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Appointments made to county historical commission
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 February 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Commissioners Court appointed 19 members to serve two-year terms on the Franklin County Historical Commission during their meeting Monday.
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City approvess reimbursement for installation of pressure pumps
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- Published on Thursday, 24 January 2019 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The reimbursement of $12,886 for costs related to the installation of pumps to increase the water pressure available to the Zambaka USA facilities in Mount Vernon was approved by members of the Mount Vernon City Council in their January meeting.
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Budget amendments debated
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- Published on Sunday, 03 February 2019 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A total of $56,031 in budget amendments was approved by the Franklin County Commissioners Court to more accurately reflect the operations of the county, but raised other questions about 2018 budget amendments.
Property tax deadline nears, payment options available
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 January 2019 12:00
- Written by Super User
Franklin County Tax Assessor / Collector Sue Ann Harper wants to make sure county residents know 14 days remain to pay their property taxes without additional penalties.
Read more: Property tax deadline nears, payment options available
