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Vinton County, Ohio
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About Vinton, OH

Population
Approximately 13,000 residents
County Seat
McArthur, Ohio
Coverage Area
524 square miles in southeastern Ohio

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Vinton County site centralizes sheriff and government contact information

Vinton County site centralizes sheriff and government contact information

Vinton County's official website lists sheriff and county office contacts so residents can find emergency, non-emergency...

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Vinton County Clerk expands access with online docket search

Vinton County Clerk expands access with online docket search

The Vinton County Clerk of Courts offers online docket searches and public access to court services, making records and ...

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Education

Alexander defense stifles Vinton County in 60-56 win

Alexander defense stifles Vinton County in 60-56 win

Alexander beat Vinton County 60-56 in a tight Jan. 13 game; the result shapes TVC-Ohio pecking order and matters for loc...

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Community

Lake Hope State Park Offers Year-Round Cabins and Group Lodging

Lake Hope State Park Offers Year-Round Cabins and Group Lodging

Lake Hope State Park in Zaleski and Vinton County operates as a multi-use recreation asset with campgrounds, cabin renta...

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Hamden council schedules special session to fill two vacancies

Hamden council schedules special session to fill two vacancies

Hamden village council will meet Jan. 15 to appoint two members. Seven applicants have submitted resumes for considerati...

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Community

Vinton County nonprofit seeks sponsors for May fishing fundraiser

Vinton County nonprofit seeks sponsors for May fishing fundraiser

Vinton County Cancer Research Group seeks donations and sponsors for a May 30 fishing tournament to fund gas and food ca...

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Vinton County Dog Shelter details operations, intake rules, and contact steps

Vinton County Dog Shelter details operations, intake rules, and contact steps

The Vinton County Dog Shelter in McArthur operates by appointment and accepts dogs only, requiring residents to call ahe...

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Community

ODNR to host 60th Hocking Hills Winter Hike Jan. 17, drawing regional visitors

ODNR to host 60th Hocking Hills Winter Hike Jan. 17, drawing regional visitors

Ohio Department of Natural Resources will hold the 60th Hocking Hills Winter Hike on Jan. 17, drawing regional hikers an...

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Vinton County Relies on Volunteers and County EMS for Rural Emergency Care

Vinton County Relies on Volunteers and County EMS for Rural Emergency Care

Vinton County delivers emergency services through a mix of county-level agencies and volunteer fire departments that cov...

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Education

Gallia-Vinton ESC held organizational meeting at University of Rio Grande

Gallia-Vinton ESC held organizational meeting at University of Rio Grande

The Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center board met Jan. 13 to start its 2026 agenda, affecting regional schooling co...

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Community

Local extension educator promotes winter sowing for spring gardens

Local extension educator promotes winter sowing for spring gardens

Ohio State University Extension educator Jessica Burns this week offered winter sowing tips for cold-tolerant seedlings ...

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Community

Vinton County Fair Society Sustains Agriculture, Youth and Local Economy

Vinton County Fair Society Sustains Agriculture, Youth and Local Economy

The Vinton County Fair & Agricultural Society runs the county fair and year-round community programs that support local ...

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Vinton County Seeks Public Input on Mitigation Plan Update

Vinton County Seeks Public Input on Mitigation Plan Update

Vinton County Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to review the county's 2016 Mitigation Plan and submit sug...

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Vinton County publishes comprehensive government directory with key contacts

Vinton County publishes comprehensive government directory with key contacts

Vinton County maintains an up-to-date government directory listing elected offices, department responsibilities and dire...

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Community

Local charity blood drive boosts support for Vinton County patients

Local charity blood drive boosts support for Vinton County patients

Vinton County Cancer Resources Group held a blood drive Jan. 7 and continues weekly bingo nights and other fundraisers t...

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Community

Moonville Rail-Trail Preserves History and Boosts Outdoor Tourism

Moonville Rail-Trail Preserves History and Boosts Outdoor Tourism

The roughly 10-mile Moonville Rail-Trail, managed by the Vinton County Park District with major volunteer support from t...

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Vinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities Plans January Meeting in McArthur

Vinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities Plans January Meeting in McArthur

The Vinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities has scheduled its monthly in-person Board Meeting for Tuesday, Jan...

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Community

Local Philanthropy Strengthens Food Safety Net in Vinton County

Local Philanthropy Strengthens Food Safety Net in Vinton County

Local partnerships and charitable giving have bolstered programs addressing food insecurity in Vinton County, supporting...

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Education

Vinton County High Awarded Purple Star for Military Family Support

Vinton County High Awarded Purple Star for Military Family Support

Vinton County Local School District announced that Vinton County High School has received a Purple Star designation from...

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Education

Vinton County Announces 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees and Ceremony

Vinton County Announces 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees and Ceremony

The Vinton County Local School District has named Dane Chandler, Rylee Fee, and Coach Jack O'Rourke to the Vinton County...

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Community

Vinton County's 2025: Mural, Sports Triumphs, Bigfoot Festival Boost

Vinton County's 2025: Mural, Sports Triumphs, Bigfoot Festival Boost

Vinton County closed 2025 with a string of cultural and community highlights that reshaped local tourism and civic pride...

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Community

Lake Hope State Park Hosts Weekend Naturalist Events for Residents

Lake Hope State Park Hosts Weekend Naturalist Events for Residents

Lake Hope State Park near Zaleski offered a series of naturalist-led programs the weekend of Jan. 8–10, 2026, combining ...

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Government

Vinton County bookings include sexual, drug, probation arrests this week

Vinton County bookings include sexual, drug, probation arrests this week

Several Vinton County arrests appeared on the regional jail roster, including sexual-imposition and drug charges. These ...

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Government

Vinton County Board of Elections Outlines Voter Services and Procedures

Vinton County Board of Elections Outlines Voter Services and Procedures

The Vinton County Board of Elections maintains key voter information for residents, including absentee ballot applicatio...

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Government

Vinton County Publishes Comprehensive Directory of Local Officials and Services

Vinton County Publishes Comprehensive Directory of Local Officials and Services

Vinton County has compiled an accessible reference page listing elected officials, departmental contacts, office hours a...

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Community

Vinton County Covered Bridges Remain Landmarks, Loss Still Felt

Vinton County Covered Bridges Remain Landmarks, Loss Still Felt

Vinton County’s cluster of historic covered bridges continues to define local scenic routes and attract visitors, even a...

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Community

Lake Hope State Park anchors Vinton County outdoor recreation and local economy

Lake Hope State Park anchors Vinton County outdoor recreation and local economy

Lake Hope State Park, adjacent to Zaleski State Forest near McArthur, offers year round outdoor opportunities including ...

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Community

December Marriage Filings Highlight Local Workforce and Community Ties

December Marriage Filings Highlight Local Workforce and Community Ties

Vinton County Probate Court processed marriage filings for December 2025, and a public release on Jan. 6, 2026 included ...

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Community

McArthur Resident Mary Bentley Dies at 88; Funeral Today

McArthur Resident Mary Bentley Dies at 88; Funeral Today

Mary Louise Caudill Bentley, an 88-year-old longtime resident of McArthur, died Jan. 2, 2026 at The Pavilion at Piketon....

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