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Here are the unofficial 2024 primary election results for Vinton County
By: Atish Baidya
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —A total of 27.05% of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election in Vinton County, according to unofficial election results. In the Vinton County Commissioner race… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2023 General Election results for Vinton County
By: WOUB News Team
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VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Vinton County. Mike Neri earned a position as Hamden Village Mayor, with 40.84%… Read More
Gallia Academy Advances After Dominating Display Against Vinton County
By: Ty Carpenter
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GALLIPOLIS, Oh (WOUB)— The Gallia Academy Blue Devils defeated the Vinton County Vikings at home in a dominating 34-6 victory to advance in the playoffs. Vinton County would receive the kickoff,… Read More
Grant funding from the state will help run water lines to rural homes in Vinton County
By: Gabriel Scotto
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VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Vinton County will receive a $5.8 million grant from the state to bring drinking water to underserved households. More than 18,000 feet of watermains will… Read More
Details of former Vinton Township fiscal officer’s theft of public funds for his roadside zoo are released
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Vinton Township fiscal officer used public funds to buy things for his roadside zoo and adjacent properties that include a wildebeest, two owls, windows… Read More
A former Vinton Township Fiscal Officer receives a four year, 11 month prison sentence for stealing public funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former fiscal officer for Vinton Township in Vinton County was sentenced Monday to spend 4 years and 11 months in prison after pleading guilty to… Read More
Woman attacked by three dogs in Vinton County still in recovery while the dogs’ owners head towards a trial
By: Kaitlin Thorne
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VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – A 64-year-old cyclist was attacked by a pack of dogs in Vinton County at the end of October. A month and a half later, she… Read More
An attack on a Vinton County High School freshman leaves family with questions for the district
By: Kaitlin Thorne
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VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – A freshman at Vinton County High School was treated for a concussion and other minor injuries after an attack by a fellow student during lunch… Read More
Water is finally coming to homes in Vinton County’s Garrett Ridge area
By: Jacob Motta
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) — After decades of waiting, some Vinton County residents are getting access to clean, reliable water. A $799,000 federal grant will help fund the engineering and construction… Read More
Hundreds of Vinton County residents still lack water as officials work on a new solution
By: Jacob Motta
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McArthur, Ohio (WOUB) — For more than a decade, Jim Aders has hauled 1,800 gallons of water a month back to his home to supply himself, and his wife with… Read More
Local newspapers face emptying newsrooms as multiple journalists resign in protest
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The two newspapers in Athens and one in Vinton County are losing most of their editorial staff in the midst of a dispute over advertising. The… Read More
Large solar projects in southeast Ohio spur conflicting feelings for local landowners
By: David Forster
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WOUB Digital · Large solar projects in southeast Ohio spur conflicting feelings for local landowners ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Many years ago, Dan Abraham bought some land in Vinton County… Read More
The unofficial 2021 General Election results for Vinton County
By: Andre Norrils
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VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — The contested races in Vinton County have been decided, with 29.79% turnout of eligible voters. Cindy L. Strausbaugh (1,560), Laura Ann Martin (1,190) and Scarlet… Read More
Sanitation Company Agrees To Halt Operations That Polluted Vinton County Creek
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Faced with legal action by the state, a Vinton County company has agreed to clean up a creek it polluted and take steps to prevent future… Read More
Ohio Attorney General Sues Vinton County Company Over Creek Pollution
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio’s attorney general is suing a Vinton County sanitation company, accusing it of illegally dumping so much sewage and grease into a field that it polluted… Read More
Raccoon Creek Again Stained By Pollution Following Years Of Cleanup Efforts
By: Taylor Burnette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Septic tank waste and restaurant grease spread into a section of Raccoon Creek in Vinton County after a local business put too much waste in a… Read More
For Many Vinton County Residents, Only Source Of Clean Water Is Outside The Home
By: Madison Moore
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) — Access to clean water in homes is a given for most families in the United States. In southeastern Ohio, notably Vinton County, however, this is not the… Read More
For Many Vinton County Residents, Only Source Of Clean Water Is Outside The Home
By: Madison Moore
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) — Access to clean water in homes is a given for most families in the United States. In southeastern Ohio, notably Vinton County, however, this is not… Read More
Vinton County Primary 2020 Results Of Contested Races
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — In Vinton County there are 8,307 registered voters, the majority (5,069) of which are listed as nonpartisan. There were no issues to be decided in… Read More
Vinton County Becomes Last County To See COVID-19 Cases
McARTHUR , Ohio — (WOUB) The Vinton County Health Department is reporting that there are 2 confirmed cases of COVID-19. According to a press release posted on their Facebook page,… Read More
DeWine Appoints Judge to Vinton Co. Court of Common Pleas, General Division
By: Aaron Payne
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McARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) — Governor Mike DeWine has appointed a judge to serve on the Vinton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. DeWine named James P. Salyer to the… Read More
Lake Hope to Receive $118K from ODNR for Water System Upgrades
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A local state park is set to upgrade its water system thanks to an investment from the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) received approval from… Read More
Week in Review: Vinton County Girls and Boys Teams Face Early Tests
By: Jacob Murray
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The Vinton County boys team finished the week at 1-1, meaning their record now stands at 7-2 (3-1 in TVC-Ohio) for the year. The Vikings have just started their TVC-Ohio… Read More
Southeast Ohio Receives ARC Grant to Study Broadband Expansion
By: WOUB News Team
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MCARTHUR, Ohio — The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded a grant to study broadband internet expansion in two southeast Ohio counties. Vinton County Commissioners received $49,000 from the ARC for the… Read More
Fall Treasures in your Woodland
Fungi, Lichens and more… Explore the forest in search of fungi, lichens and other organisms that are present in the fall. Learn about the ecology and function of these often… Read More