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.

Vinton County High School is in the market for a new head varsity football coach after the Vinton County Local Board of Education members voted 3-2 Monday night, Jan. 14 to not renew the supplemental contract of Jeff Downs.

In a split vote, the Vinton County Local Board of Education chose not to retain head varsity football coach Jeff Downs.