In the wake of Ohio becoming the 23^rd state to allow its citizens to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, Jackson County Sheriff Tedd Frazier recently addressed the topic on the Main Street TV (MSTV) Main Street Morning Show.

In a ceremony in the Appalachian Garden of the Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 377 which makes an historic investment of $500 million to transform Appalachian communities in 32 Ohio counties.

A Gallia County man sustained serious injuries on Thursday afternoon, June 30, when his 18-wheeler dump truck smashed through a guard rail on State Route 32  in Vinton County and plunged into a ravine and into Raccoon Creek.

Emergency responders were on the scene late Thursday afternoon, June 30, in Vinton County after an 18-wheeler truck smashed through a guard rail on State Route 32 and plunged into a ravine, barely avoiding going into Raccoon Creek just below. The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on State Route 32 just west of the intersection with Arbaugh Road.

Fifth graders at Oak Hill Elementary have found a new smiling friend in their science class.

Personnel matters dominated the Vinton County Local Schools Board of Education agenda during a meeting held Tuesday night, June 21 at the district office.