The telephone system at the Vinton County Courthouse is continuing to experience problems. Persons calling the courthouse switchboard and many of the individual offices were receiving busy signals although the lines were available.

With a Winter Storm Watch going into effect on Saturday, Jan. 19 for most Southeastern Ohio counties, crews in the Ohio Department of Transportation's (ODOT) District 10 are being proactive and preparing today (Friday).

Ohio State University Extension’s New and Small Farm College is coming to Vinton County in January. The New and Small Farm College is an eight-week program that introduces new and seasoned farmers to a wide variety of topics. Beginning on Jan. 15 and continuing every Tuesday through March 5, the program teaches participants how to set goals, plan, budget, and where to find resources if they choose to start a small farming operation. The course will also lay out how to manage financial and farm records.