November 15, 2018

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.
Student message: ‘Don’t get wrapped up in drugs!’

The best way to avoid having a drug problem is to say, “I don’t intend to start using them.”
Commissioners move forward on generator and historical marker

Emergency services and historical recognition were on tap when the Vinton County Commissioners met Monday morning, Nov. 5.
Wellman ready to hit the ground running

The business of the county should be about attracting new businesses.
Vinton County Commissioner-elect William Wellman, who is currently a Clinton Township trustee, voiced this theme after he was elected Tuesday night, Nov. 6 to complete an unexpired two-year term. He defeated Mark (Tony) Walker in the race for the unexpired term of Commissioner Mike Bledsoe.
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.”