Blessed Hope Youth to hold Soup Supper

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 31, 2018 5:23 pm

The Blessed Hope youth group will hold a soup supper on Sunday, January 6, at the American Legion Hall, located on R Ave., in Vinton. Soup will be served from 4-7:00 p.

VS band plans spaghetti supper, Thursday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 19, 2018 6:17 am

On Thursday, December 20, during the double header Girls/Boys basketball game against Williamsburg, the VS Band will serve a spaghetti dinner from 5-8 p.

Garrison United Methodist Church Announces Christmas Services

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 17, 2018 5:32 am

Pastor Annette K. Ruhs Kruse will be holding services at Garrison United Methodist Church over the Christmas season. The following is the Christmas service schedule.

Bear Creek holds Open House

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 14, 2018 12:26 pm

The Bear Creek Church held and open house from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Bear Creek Church is located next to the Bear Creek Cemetery on County Road V-71/Brandon Blacktop, about 3 1/2 miles from either south of Brandon or north of Hwy.

American Legion Fish Fry TONIGHT

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 14, 2018 12:26 pm

The American Legion will hold a Fish Fry tonight from 5-7 p.m. The Legion is located at 105 N. R Avenue in Vinton.

Delve into Your DNA

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 14, 2018 9:06 am

By Sharon Happel Have you seen all the news about DNA testing and Family tree building websites? Are you curious how it all works? Come get a first-hand look at how to build your own family tree, find your ancestors historical records and learn the secrets your DNA holds.

Vinton-Shellsburg MS& HS choirs to present the Holiday Choral Extravaganza

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2018 7:10 am

On Monday, December 17, the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School & High School choirs will be joining forces for a Holiday Choral Extravaganza.   The concert will feature all choirs in the VSCSD performing many festive favorites.

FARMERS BANK CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE UNDER WAY TODAY

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 8, 2018 9:06 pm

Santa will be at Farmers Savings Bank from 2-5 p.m. today as part of the bank’s annual Holiday Open House. In the “Spirit of Giving”, FSB will be giving away a total of $225 in VU bucks, and will also donate $2 to a church designated by each person who signs up.

Riverbottom Ramblers to Perform at Farmers Mercantile December 9th

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 5, 2018 4:05 pm

The Riverbottom Ramblers will perform at Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison, on Sunday, December 9th from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Farmers Mercantile Hall is located at 100 West Main St.

Heart of Mary Cluster Christmas Schedule

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 5, 2018 3:34 pm

The Christmas Mass schedule for the Heart of Mary Cluster is as follows:   Monday, Dec. 24th - 4:00 p.m. - St. Mary, Vinton Monday, Dec.