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Sixteen children rescued from a Vinton County home shared a small room. ‘I can still smell it,’ attorney general says
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Sixteen children rescued from a home in Vinton County on Tuesday were living in a small room contaminated with human feces. “Most of our livestock was… Read More
Sixteen children were rescued from a “horrific scene” following the search of a Vinton County home
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Four people were arrested and charged with multiple counts of felony child endangerment following the execution of a search warrant early Tuesday afternoon at a home… Read More
The McArthur Research Station could shut down as part of national Forest Service reorganization
By: Amanda Pirani
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A U.S. Forest Service research station in McArthur is one of 57 “under evaluation” for possible closure as part of a national reorganization announced… Read More
Hotel McArthur historic renovation to continue thanks to $5 million in new grant funds
By: Amanda Pirani
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After a fire caused severe damage to Hotel McArthur in July, the historic building is now back on track for a renovation. That’s thanks… Read More
A proposed solar farm receives mixed reactions from Vinton County residents
By: Amanda Pirani
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — On a snowy Tuesday evening, over 30 people squeeze into a small corner room of the Vinton County Courthouse, lining the walls and doorway. … Read More
TVC-Ohio Standings: Meigs Boys and Athens Girls Lead the Conference
By: Hardwood Heroes
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TVC-Ohio Boys’ Standings 1. Meigs Marauders | 10-6 (Conf. 6-1) Written by: Joshua Hoerner Meigs had two games on the schedule this week, the first a nonconference test against… Read More
100 years ago, Ohio’s first female sheriff donned her badge in Vinton County
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Southeast Ohio’s Vinton County recently unveiled a new mural honoring the state’s first female sheriff: the prisoner-wrangling, homicide-solving single mother of five —… Read More
Here are the unofficial results of the 2025 general election in Vinton County
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — According to unofficial results, 22.79% of registered voters in Vinton County cast ballots in the 2025 November general election. Voters in Brown Township selected Floyd… Read More
A former utility clerk for the village of McArthur faces felony charges for allegedly stealing bill payments
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The former utility clerk for the village of McArthur has been indicted for the alleged theft of water and sewer bill payments. Cathy Stoughton is facing… Read More
Health officials say there are no human cases, but they have detected West Nile Virus in Vinton County
By: WOUB News Team
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) — Health officials in Vinton County say they have detected West Nile Virus in the Clinton Township. According to a press release from the Vinton County Health Department,… Read More
Crime rates have declined significantly over a ten-year span in southeast Ohio counties
By: Abigail Semple
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Crime rates in several southeast Ohio counties have dropped significantly over the past decade, contrary to public opinion that crime is increasing. Data collected from the… Read More
Southeast Ohio law enforcement officers face a ‘revolving door’ mental health crisis
By: Abigail Semple
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Law enforcement officers in southeast Ohio are on the frontlines of a “revolving door” mental health crisis that they feel ill-equipped to handle. Meanwhile, mental health… Read More
A historic hotel in Vinton County has been damaged after a fire
By: WOUB News Team
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) UPDATE 2:53 p.m. 7/8/25 — Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire at the historic Hotel McArthur in Vinton County. Reports indicated the fire broke… Read More
Where things stand one week after a chemical leak in Vinton County
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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ZALESKI, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Last week, residents in Zaleski — an area near Hocking Hills in Vinton County — were told to evacuate their homes. A tank at… Read More
Parts of Vinton County were evacuated after a nitric acid leak at the Austin Powder factory
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A gas release at the Austin Powder chemical plant has been stopped and the evacuation order for the nearby village of Zaleski is now lifted. An… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2025 May primary election results for Vinton County
By: WOUB News Team
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VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 6.84% of registered voters in Vinton County cast ballots in the 2025 May primary election. In the only county wide issue… Read More
Vinton’s ‘loud and proud’ approach to overdose awareness sees a massive reduction in deaths
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Anyone taking State Route 93 east out of McArthur Thursday evening might have thought there was a party at the county fairground. There were… Read More
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