Vinton County

Heating assistance is available through AAA7

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The Ohio Department of Development and Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc. wants to remind Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills. Ohioans can visit energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online, download a copy of the application […]

Champions of Rights Advocacy Group Walk-a-Thon to be held Thursday, May 23

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The Champions of Rights Advocacy Group’s 4th Annual Walk-a-thon will take place on Thursday, May 23 at the Vinton County High School track from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go toward funding inclusive equipment at Wyman Park of McArthur. If you have any questions, contact Tracy McManis at 740-591-1347.

McArthur High School Alumni Reunion to be held Saturday, June 1

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Saturday, June 1, the scheduled date of the McArthur High School Alumni Reunion, is fast approaching. Reservations can be made by sending $20 per person to Betty White Jenkins, 227 McGhee Lane, Wellston, Ohio 45692. Checks should be made payable to the McArthur Alumni Association. Please include the year of each attending person’s graduation on the reservations. The banquet will […]

McArthur High School Alumni Reunion to be held Saturday, June 1

FREE

Saturday, June 1, the scheduled date of the McArthur High School Alumni Reunion, is fast approaching. Reservations can be made by sending $20 per person to Betty White Jenkins, 227 McGhee Lane, Wellston, Ohio 45692. Checks should be made payable to the McArthur Alumni Association. Please include the year of each attending person’s graduation on the reservations. The banquet will […]

Poked and Polished has Grand Opening event in McArthur



The new Poked and Polished Tattoo Parlor and Spa, located at 114 North Market St. in McArthur held its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting event on Thursday, May 2 in the old Alley Way Trends location. The business joins the growing trend of enterprises with a blended or one-stop business plan, which entails several types of services under one roof giving […]

Wilton/Vinton Alumni Dinner set Saturday, May 25

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The Wilton/Vinton Township High School Alumni Dinner will be held at the Old Dutch Restaurant in Logan at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. This year, the Alumni will be honoring the Class of 1964 members for their 60th-year anniversary and there will be  classmates from the Class of 1954 in attendance as they are observing their 70th-year anniversary. The […]

Boring: Coming home to make a difference

New marketing director has ambitious plans to boost tourism


Reopening a hotel, developing a Vinton County storybook, attracting Columbus metro area guests and reaching out to local businesses are just part of new Vinton County Marketing Director Amanda Boring’s to-do list. Boring presents a strong resume as a West Virginia University graduate, holding a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a minor in Spanish. She is also the daughter of well-known local entrepreneurs Duane […]

Making financial education a fun experience

Atomic Credit Union bring money machine to Central Elementary


The money was flying at Central Elementary School on a recent afternoon as the Atomic Credit Union staff members came calling with the Cash Reactor money machine for a school assembly. Andy Eisnaugle, the Director of Financial Education for Atomic Credit Union, served as the host for the program. Atomic Credit Union student assistants Jordan Stepp and Aden Woodgeard also […]

VC Republican Party plans Soup, Supper event on Saturday, May 11

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The Vinton County Republican Party is sponsoring a Soup and Sandwich Supper to be held at the Vinton County Community Building from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. The party is requesting a $10 donation at the door. Children may eat for free.

Making Strides event to be held by Holzer on Saturday, May 11 at Lake Alma

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Holzer’s Making Strides event, which is being labeled as a kickoff to summer, will take place on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pine Hill Shelter at Lake Alma State Park near Wellston. Christy D. Massie, APRN, DNP will be the featured speaker. In addition to a one-mile walk, the program will cover proper sunscreen […]


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