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Fowler Sentenced in September 2018 Shooting
Lyle Arthur Fowler II was sentenced on the latest charges filed against him in Benton County as a result of the September 7, 2018 shooting incident in which Fowler was arrested after firing several s...
Vinton Unlimited Plans October 21 Grant Workshop
To introduce Vinton’s new Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant, Vinton Unlimited is holding an introductory workshop for potential applicants. Attendees will have the opportunity to preview the applicatio...
Virginia Gay Hospital welcomes David Lane, PA-C
Virginia Gay Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of David Lane, PA-C as an Emergency Room/Hospitalists. David recently completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Iowa. ... Brandon Hosts annual homemade Chicken Noodle dinner
Several made the journey to the Methodist Church in Brandon on Saturday to be treated to a warm homemade meal of chicken and noodle, mashed potatoes, squash, green beans, rolls, dessert and miscellan... The Enchanted Forest visited Vinton
Several area children, some in costume dressed like princesses visited the Presbyterian Church's Enchanted Forest on Saturday. The church set up several stations across the park, as well as prov... Hey Buddy, the road is Muddy...
When you see a sign that says "Rock Ends" it's not poopoing your favorite '70's group it's telling you that you are about to be driving in mud.Click here to watch at about the 1:43 mark where there i...
The Vinton Depot to get New Roof
Wow, are we excited! The Benton County Historical Society (BCHS) is looking ahead with plans for the Vinton Depot. We have received a $10,000 grant from the Benton County Community Foundation and a $...
Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation asks you to “Round Up for Hope”
Owner, Karilea Ries and VGHHCF Director, Robin Martin discuss the new Round Up for Hope campaign. Both businesses owned by Ries, Camerons’ Clothing and Henkle Creek Mercantile, will be participating ... Farm Safety Day
Dick Flickinger was probably the highlight of the day for children who attended the Farm Safety Day on Saturday at the Fairgrounds.A soft-spoken man, at 83 Dick came to speak to the children about wh... FEMA's David Maurstad visits Vinton view progress following devastating floods
FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation & Insurance David Maurstad visited Vinton on Thursday morning. Touring various parts of Vinton that have been affected by flooding in the last s...