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City of Mount Vernon Mayor Jill Boudreau schedules Mayor’s Coffee Hours for August 2019 MOUNT VERNON – Please see below for the complete, corrected schedule for Mayor’s Coffee Hours with Mayor Jill Boudreau in August. –  Friday, August 16, 10am, Logan Creek Retirement Community, 2311 E. Division Street –  Saturday, August 24, 10am, Mount Vernon…

United Way recognizes elite volunteer United Way of Skagit County presented Ann Caldwell, President of  NW Washington Region of US Bank,  with the Ted Reep Award last week at the Friends of United Way Skagit County Garden Party.  The award is given annually to a volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to United…

Mount Vernon Man Rescued from His Apartment MOUNT VERNON—At 5:39pm on Thursday July 25, Mount Vernon Fire Department units were dispatched to a medical call at a residence located at the 100 block of North 7th Street. Fire and paramedic crews arrived to discover a male patient suffering from a significant leg injury in his…

Children’s Museum Announces Grand Opening Date Mark your calendars for August 31, 2019!! The Children’s Museum of Skagit County will unveil the final phases of their construction and move to The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington in a day-long celebration beginning at 10:00am on August 31st. In addition to experiencing the new Museum spaces, the annual…

HealthQuest Programs Provided by Skagit Regional Health Blood Drive AUG 27 (TUE) 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (except 10 – 11 a.m.) Skagit Valley Hospital – Mount Vernon 300 Hospital Parkway –mobile bus Pre-registration required by calling 1-800-398-7888.   Stop the Bleed®: What Everyone Should Know to Stop Bleeding After an Injury During this free,…

Police Chief Change at Mount Vernon Police Department After 40 years of service to Mount Vernon residents, Chief Jerry Dodd retired on July 12, 2019. “The Mount Vernon Police Department, and the city of Mount Vernon itself, owe a great deal of gratitude and respect for what Chief Dodd was able to accomplish here over…

Skagit Habitat to dedicate 35th Home in Skagit County

Silverado 4th Annual Block Party

“Pigs in Paradise” Campaign Emphasizes the Importance of Saving and Giving Back Cash-filled piggy banks and pay it forward stories can lead to a lucky winner’s personal paradise. Bellingham, WA – July 25, 2019 – Peoples Bank announced its newest campaign, “Pigs in Paradise,” to underscore the importance of both saving and giving back to…

New Operating Hours for the Wednesday Mount Vernon Farmers Market  Wednesdays 11am—4pm! It seems that both the shoppers and the vendors prefer earlier hours, and we have taken notice! The location remains the same (Skagit Valley Hospital lawn on Kincaid Street), but no longer do you have to wait until the afternoon to get your goodies. The…