Benton County Courthouse closed until Tuesday, January 16, 2024

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
January 11, 2024 5:56 pm

Friday, January 12, 2024 Benton County courthouse and county offices will be closed to the public. The courthouse will be open for one hearing that is scheduled in the morning, the doors will be locked at the conclusion of the hearing.

Updated: Urbana, Van Horne Vinton Clinic to be closed on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 11, 2024 4:57 pm

Updated last 1/12/24 1:10 p.m.Urbana and the Van Horne Clinics will be closed on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 due to inclement weather.Vinton Family Medical Clinic will be closing at noon today, Jan.

Vinton-Shellsburg closed Friday

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 11, 2024 4:53 pm

Due to inclement weather conditions, Vinton-Shellsburg schools will be closed on Friday, January 12th. This closure includes the cancellation of all activities and practices Friday.

VS evening events cancelled for 1/11/24

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 11, 2024 12:24 pm

Due to unfavorable road conditions and the possibility of refreezing as the evening progresses, all competitions scheduled for Thursday have been postponed.

Day 3- No school

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 11, 2024 9:50 am

Unfortunately, due to road conditions, it has become necessary to transition from our previously announced two hour delay to complete closure for Thursday, January 11.

Snow Angels in Vinton and Beyond

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 10, 2024 10:58 am

With a simple offer to help the elderly or anyone else that can't remove snow, Dakoda Sellers made an offer to help out those in town. There were 263 responses to his post.

Urbana Family Medical Clinic to be closed Wednesday, January 10th

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 9, 2024 10:59 pm

The Urbana Family Medical Clinic will be closed Wednesday, January 10th due to weather.

Vinton-Shellsburg planning for the future

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 9, 2024 5:03 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg Schools are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in the development of our school district as we embark on a collaborative journey with Miron Construction and OPN Architects to further refine and implement our long-range facilities master plan.

VS cancels school for second day

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 9, 2024 4:41 pm

I regret to inform you that, due to the ongoing weather conditions, school will be canceled for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, January 10th.

Compensation Board meets for County Employees

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 9, 2024 2:56 pm

The Compensation Board met to discuss the proposed raises for the county department heads. A seven minute meeting was held. Representing each department and the terms they are serving are listed below:Representing Sheriff Ron Tippett - Lynn Schoenmann, who replaced Anders Norgaard upon his passing in September.