November 17, 2018

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.
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.