November 13, 2018

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.”
McArthur Council discusses storm drains

Although it may take a while to complete, the Village of McArthur has started the process to replace storm sewers. During the Wednesday night, Oct. 17 Village Council meeting, Burgess & Niple Project Manager Michael Spielberg and Vinton County Development Director Terry Fetherolf were in attendance.
Piper Remy starts ‘Vinton County Dignity Project’

Women in the Vinton County community recently came together to help Piper Remy launch the “Vinton County Dignity Project,” which was created to help provide sanitary supplies to any school-aged girl in need, and basic hygienic and laundry supplies for both boys and girls.
‘Partners’ bringing breakfast to the classrooms

The Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom Program, known more simply as Partners, is having a positive impact in the Vinton County Local School District.