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Horses and Cows Were Common around Mount Vernon
The Gazette was delivered on horseback at one point.
Horses

I-66 Express Lanes Open out to Gainesville
Officials cut ribbon on the $3.7 billion express lanes project where tolls and carpooling are part of the picture.
Express lanes

America Recycles Day, Reminder that Recycling Is Forever
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Garage Construction Dominates Central Springfield
Multiple uses planned for the Springfield Community Business Center Commuter Parking Garage.
Springfield project

Tour de Mount Vernon Explores Mount Vernon Sites
Annual bike ride gets more riders each year.
Tour de Mount Vernon

Pedestrian Fatality in Familiar Spot along Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon
County roads continue to be hazardous for pedestrians.
Pedestrian Hazards

Off-The-Beaten-Path Is Cervantes Secret in south Springfield
Artisan coffees accent the Central American theme with an industrial look.
Cervantes Coffee

Local Artist Takes on A Three-Story Mural
Wall of designs and bubbles adds to the portfolio of Marisela Rumberg.
Artist does Mural

Mount Vernon Deals with July’s Heat Wave
Hot temps bring out the frozen treats and creativity.
Heat Wave

Rocking Local
Local rock band is highlighted by Led Zeppelin covers, original songs and George Castanza.
Summer of George

Neighborhood Parade Steeped in Tradition
Bikes shared the route with cars, patriots and smiles in Kings Park.
July 4 parade in Springfield

Pot Dispensary Getting Ready to Open in Mount Vernon
Beyond Hello Cannabis Dispensary almost ready for grand opening.
Marijuana

Shaved Ice, Burritos and Food Trucks are a Hit at Taste of Springfield
Burke Author at the Taste Event with Historic Novel
Taste of Springfield

Bamboo Is in County’s Crosshairs in Burke
Plant might offer privacy along property lines but quickly gets out of control; choosing native plants and trees is safer.
Bamboo

Greenery of Spring Celebrated at River Farm in Mount Vernon
Plant extravaganza set for the second weekend in April.
Plant fair

Before Cell Phones, Texting and the Web, CB Radio Ruled
The Citizen Band culture even had their own colorful lingo.
"Blast from the Past" with CB Radios
Shopping Cart Killer Suspect Is in Custody
Four murder cases of spanned Richmond Highway to Harrisonburg, where other bodies found.
Murders in Mount Vernon, Harrisonburg
LA Musician Got Her Start in Mount Vernon
Fort Hunt alumni Julie Gigante started playing the violin at age 5 and now is featured on an 11,000-square-foot mural in Los Angeles.
LA Musician from Mount Vernon
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