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Mount Vernon set to give away hundreds of backpacks

Mount Vernon is teaming up with the city's school district for the third annual "Back to School Backpack Giveaway and Fair." The event takes place this Saturday at Hartley Park. Donations will go

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Aug 26, 2014, 12:20 PM

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