Vinton County - Telegram News

January 24, 2022

Vinton County Marriages

The following marriage applications were processed by the Vinton County Probate Court in the period covering Oct. 4, 2021, and Dec. 13, 2021.
VC Park District Commissioners to hold first board meeting Monday, Jan. 24

The Vinton County Park District Board of Commissioners will hold its first regular board meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, at the Vinton County Visitor Center, located at 104 W. Main St. in McArthur.
McClure’s Restaurant closes after 18-year presence

The McClure’s Family Restaurant in downtown McArthur has closed for business and the building is in the process of being sold.
Six-year-old meteorologist charts recent snowstorm

Ava Thompson, the six-year-old daughter of Jaclyn and Steven Thompson of Allensville recently conducted an experiment during the snowstorm that occurred on Sunday, Jan. 16.
Vinton County digs out from major snowstorm

The winter storm rocking McArthur and the rest of Vinton County last Sunday night and early Monday morning, Jan. 16 and 17, made traveling difficult, but the overall response from village personnel was good, according to McArthur Mayor Steve Hammond.
VCHD to offer two COVID-19 vaccination clinics for January and February

The Vinton County Health Department will be having a Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, Jan. 27.
McArthur Police pooch enjoys winter’s first snow

The McArthur Police Department’s K9 Unit, Zara, played in a recent snowfall earlier on the month and was, perhaps, one of the only local residents who thoroughly enjoyed the winter weather.
Vinton County Senior Citizens’ News Notes

Legal Aide will be here Thursday, Feb. 10, in the morning.
VC Board members honored for service, long tenure

Public service was in the spotlight at the Vinton County Local Board of Education meeting conducted Tuesday evening, Jan. 11.
The business and risks of Heritage Tourism

The end of the year brought talk and excitement about the possibility of Vinton County and Southern Ohio getting involved in the growing heritage-tourism movement.