McArthur P.D. to get new police vests

McArthur Police Chief Matt Kight displays the police vests the department is buying with a $539 appropriation from council, which serves as match money for the grant-funding package.
McArthur village hears proposal for single garbage collector contract

The idea of the Village of McArthur contracting for a single-garbage collector once again came before Village Council members when they met Thursday afternoon, Nov. 15.
Library enhanced by parking lot

A new 40-vehicle parking lot behind the Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library in McArthur has been completed. It is the second significant addition to the library facilities in the last three years. The first one was a major building expansion nearly doubling the building size.
Hamden Police chief brings much experience to position

Hamden Police Chief Joseph Hewitt may be a first-time police chief, but he brings a great deal of experience to the post as he has previously served as a Vinton County Sheriff’s Office deputy and as the Laurelville assistant police chief.
McArthur’s ‘Christmas in Downtown’ is Dec. 8

Kick off the Christmas holiday season Saturday, Dec. 8, when the Vinton County Chamber of Commerce hosts its 15th Annual Christmas in Downtown. This one-day event will feature free activities, crafts, a parade, Santa Claus, a $100 giveaway, and more. This year’s theme is “A Disney Christmas.”
K9 narcotics ‘sniff searches’ conducted at VCHS and VCMS

On Nov. 8, School Administrators and the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer conducted a routine K9 narcotics search at the Vinton County High School and Vinton County Middle School. K9’s from the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office, McConnellsville Police Department, and Ohio State Highway Patrol, were involved.
South Elementary offers salute to veterans

A patriotic program mixed with a show of respect and dignity to veterans unfolded Friday morning, Nov. 9 at Vinton County South Elementary School.
State Auditor: Elks Township trustees overpaid, owe total of $1,392

Officials at Elk Township owe $1,392 to the Vinton County community for overpayments they received in 2017, state auditors reported Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Vinton County offers public salute to veterans for service, sacrifice

The service and sacrifice of veterans and the importance of honoring and respecting them were the central themes of the annual Vinton County Veterans Day Program held Sunday morning, Nov. 11 in front of the Vinton County courthouse.
Man faces five charges after incident on Union Ridge in Vinton County

Vinton County Sheriff Shawn Justice released information Friday, Nov. 9 about two recent incidents which resulted in arrests.

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