Vinton County publishes comprehensive government directory with key contacts

Vinton County’s official government directory consolidates the contact information and basic service descriptions for elected officials and county departments, providing a single reference for residents seeking routine services, emergency contacts and civic engagement opportunities. The directory lists office locations, direct phone numbers, emails and departmental websites for a range of county functions.

Key operational contacts in the directory include the Auditor’s Office on the first floor of the Vinton County Courthouse, reachable at 740-790-7007. The Clerk of Courts, Jeremiah Griffith, is located at 100 East Main Street, McArthur, and can be reached at 740-596-3001 or clerkofcourt@vintonco.com; the clerk’s office handles dockets, auto and watercraft titles and passport applications. Common Pleas Court Judge James S. Payne is based at the courthouse with a public phone line of 740-596-4319, and County Court Judge Jeffrey Griffith can be reached at 740-596-5000.

County leadership contacts include Commissioners Kevin Cozad, Tim Eberts and Jeffery Harper, III; the Commissioners’ office is at 100 East Main St., McArthur, with phone 740-790-7018. Commissioners hold regular meetings on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., unless otherwise scheduled. The Board of Elections and other election-related contacts are listed on the directory for voters seeking information about polling and elections.

County departments serving public health, safety and development are clearly identified. The Vinton County Health Department, directed by Ciara Fox, is at 31927 State Route 93, McArthur; phone 740-596-5233 and email vintonhd@odh.ohio.gov. The Emergency Management Agency, led by Bill Faught, is at 106 South Market Street, McArthur; contact 740-596-3524 and ema@vintoncountyohio.gov. Vinton County EMS lists Roni McQuirt as Director and Jeff Woodrum as Assistant Director; residents should call 911 for emergencies and consult the directory for non-emergency contact information. Roy Depue serves as County Engineer, responsible for roads, bridges, culverts and tax maps.

Programs and resources for economic and community development are included. Terri Fetherolf directs the Commissioners’ Development Department at 205 S. Market Street, McArthur; phone 740-596-3529 and website developvc.com. The department describes homeowner and small-business assistance programs and provides office hours and application details. The Department of Developmental Disabilities is at 31835 State Route 93 (740-596-5515). Tourism information is coordinated by Acting Director Amanda Boring at 104 W. Main St., McArthur; contact director@discovervintoncounty.com or visit discovervintoncounty.com.

Animal control and housing resources are identified. Michael Klein is the dog warden at the Vinton County Dog Shelter, 31479 State Route 93 (740-596-9285); the shelter accepts dogs only. Fair Housing materials, including a Fair Housing Guide, Tenant & Landlord Guide and complaint forms, are available for download through county channels.

The directory also provides contacts for Job and Family Services, Juvenile and Probate Court, OSU Extension, the Park District and other agencies. Residents should use the directory’s phone numbers, emails and web links to confirm office hours, file complaints, apply for services or prepare for public meetings. Centralizing this information reduces barriers to civic participation and helps ensure residents can readily reach officials and departments responsible for day-to-day county operations.