Vinton County - Telegram News

December 5, 2020

Sheriff’s Office heading north to share space with VCBDD

At some point, the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office will be heading north to relocate to the county-owned building currently occupied by the Vinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities (VCBDD).
VCDDD Board, Vinton Industries support move of Sheriff’s Office

The Vinton County Developmental Disabilities Board (VCBDD) will soon be sharing its county-owned building with the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office and VCBDD Superintendent John Pekar foresees no problems with the dual occupancy.
Christmas Parade to have Santa, Mickey and Minnie

Organizers of this Saturday’s Christmas Parade in McArthur have announced some additional details about the event.

The parade, which is being organized by McArthur resident Randy Yates and other volunteers from the Vinton County Cancer Support Group, is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. from the old high school property on High Street in McArthur. Those wishing to participate should be present to line up at 3:30 p.m.
Hamden Fire Department purchasing new truck

The Hamden Volunteer Fire Department announced recently that it will be purchasing a new Rosenbauer Timberwolf 4x4 fire truck to add to its fleet. The new truck will be a replacement for an older truck.
Trustee notes residents will help water company for the proposed project

The ongoing effort to extend water service on Garrett Ridge is continuing to gain steam as Jackson Township Trustee Vice President Ray Seitz has released a letter supporting the project. He wanted to extend his thanks publicly to Vinton County Commissioner Mark Fout for organizing the effort. The letter also is signed by about 40 residents.
Vinton County South Elementary announces first-quarter honor students for 2020-2021

Following is the Honor Roll from Vinton County South Elementary, for the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year.
Vinton County School Board hears about Report Card changes

Changes are coming to the Ohio Department of Education Report Card program that will fundamentally change the way the state looks at children and factors that affect their learning patterns.
Work begins on County Master Water Map

The creation of a comprehensive Master Water Map to show where water lines are and where they are needed is underway by the Vinton County Commissioners and the Vinton County Development Department.
Central students celebrate Super Heroes with mask-wearing theme

Central Elementary students are using their creativity to encourage other students to wear their masks through a school program entitled “Super Heroes Wear Masks.”
Two charged following alleged aborted burglary

The effective actions of a resident and the response of the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two burglary suspects Friday night in Vinton County.