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Clean 2020 audit received, FCAD budget approved
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 March 2021 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A clean audit for the 2020 fiscal year was received by the Franklin County Water District at the board’s March meeting and approval was given for the local appraisal district budget for 2021-22.
Trailer of 18 wheeler splits in half
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- Published on Monday, 29 March 2021 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
An 18 wheeler trailer split in half during an accident on I-30 around 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18 near a construction zone.
County accepts two grants, stimulus could be $2 million
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- Published on Saturday, 27 March 2021 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The two grants which could total more than $130,000 and the promise of up to $2 million in federal stimulus funds were topics of discussion at the Franklin County Commissioners Court meeting Monday, March 22.
Read more: County accepts two grants, stimulus could be $2 million
No fooling, deadline is April 1 for voter registration
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- Published on Monday, 29 March 2021 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
No fooling, the last day to register to vote in the local municipal elections will be Thursday, April 1.
Read more: No fooling, deadline is April 1 for voter registration
Passengers injured in separate accidents Saturday and Sunday
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 March 2021 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Several passengers reported injuries in two separate accidents over the weekend.
Read more: Passengers injured in separate accidents Saturday and Sunday
Several home burglaries reported
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- Published on Sunday, 28 March 2021 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Several home burglaries were reported to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office this week.
Latortue selected for Trademark Who’s Who
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 March 2021 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Dr. Jean Latortue has been selected for inclusion in the forthcoming Trademark Who’s Who Honor’s edition for demonstrating dedication, leadership and professional excellence.
Animal shelter
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- Published on Saturday, 27 March 2021 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Vanessa Van Diver with Pets Going Places speaks with the executive committee of the Franklin County Industrial Foundation about her organization’s plans to create a countywide animal shelter.
Reckless driver detained, arrested
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- Published on Monday, 22 March 2021 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A report of a reckless driver on Miller St. was received around 10:45 p.m. Monday, March 8. Officers detained Frank Hall, age 30, and conducted a field sobriety test.
