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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 this election so that left the ballots to those who chose a party. Of the 2,148 Republicans registered in the county, 1,456 voted; 633 of… 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, “Both individuals were contacts of a positive out-of-county case.” The patients have been self-isolating and will be monitored by the health department. As of Saturday,… 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 position on Monday, according to a release from the governor. Salyer, of McArthur, will begin on April 26, and must run for election on November… 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 the State Controlling Board for $118,800 for the water and wastewater systems at Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County. Located at the base of… 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 play as well, as they played two teams from their conference this week and their Tuesday match up put them up against the Nelsonville York… Read More

Southeast Ohio Receives ARC Grant to Study Broadband Expansion
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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 Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Project. Vinton and Meigs County will conduct a broadband feasibility study looking into creating the necessary infrastructure needed for a high-speed internet… 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 overlooked organisms.

Victorious Vikings: VC Boys and Girls Have Another Perfect Week
By: Noah Wolf
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Vinton County’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams each went 2-0 this week, making it the boys’ second consecutive perfect week, while the girls have not dropped a game all season long. The Lady Vikings opened up the week with a win over Nelsonville-York at Ben Wagner Gymnasium in Nelsonville, 69-65. Vinton County had to overcome… Read More

The OUtlet: Season 6, Episode 6
By: Abby Grisez
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This is the October 24, 2017 broadcast of The OUtlet. On this week’s show, one reporter will tell you what goes into making the Honey for the Heart parade such a success. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and one group of friends is supporting a fellow mother in her battle with the disease. The… Read More

Vinton County Makes Arrests Related to Bath Salts, Methamphetamine
Bath salts and methamphetamine led to unrelated arrests in Vinton County. Andrew L. Barstow, 24, of Albany; and Robert Sheppard, 34, of Athens, were arrested on March 13 at a residence on Zimmerman Road where deputies from the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office allegedly found evidence of a meth lab outside. After searching the residence and… Read More