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Site Survey Sign-ups At 484, Blue Zone Hits 31%

In one week and one day, 484 Vinton residents have requested a site survey of their property in preparation for being Fiber Ready. On Monday, June 3rd, a newly reconfigured iVinton website, was ...

Congregation of Blessed Hope hold annual Faith In Action Event

Thursday through Saturday of this week, Blessed Hope Community Church is holding their annual local "mission trip." The event reaches those in the community by lending a hand to those that might...

Benton County in Search of Census Workers

There is a need for 24 workers from Benton County to work in the Benton County area ASAP. The jobs pay $15 to $16.50 per hour and $.58 a mile for travel. Click to view flyerIf you are interested in d...

The making of a milestone: VSCSD’s West Campus celebrates its 100th Graduate

VS Class of 2019 saw 10 members graduate through the West Campus program this year in total 106 The importance of receiving a high school diploma is difficult to exaggerate. Typically, students who leave school before completing their secondary education earn $10,000 less every year than those ...

Party in the Park Parade delayed until Vinton's Sesquicentennial Parade

During this year's Party in the Park, we will break from tradition a bit.On Saturday night we will not be holding a parade this year. Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be helping to co-spon...

Fraud Alert: Genetic (DNA) Testing Scam

 The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a fraud alert warning the public about a preventive genetic (DNA) testing sc...

VSCSD Summer Food Service Program Menu June 10-28

* Breakfast items are Whole Grain, Fruit, 100% Juice, cold cereal and toast are also offered daily. Breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 a.m. Monday - FridayLunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 12:...

City offering $750 reimbursement for Sidewalks repaired, replaced or installed

The city of Vinton is offering residents a little bit of help to repair, replace or install sidewalks within the city limits.  Homeowners are eligible to be reimbursed $750 toward the project by...

School's Out for Summer

Tilford Elementary celebrated the  2018-2019 school year wrapping up at Riverside Park ...now you're humming the song too!Thursday was the perfect day for the annual trip to Riverside Park for some of the students of Tilford Elementary. The kids were sure to warm the equipment up for a...

Old Cycling Veteran wants younger Veterans to join the American Legion

Larry and Kay Ritland, encouraging younger veterans to become involved in their local Legion Posts. Larry Ritland, a former tour bus driver and truck driver, his wife Kay, a former Vinton resident and former Farmers Bank employee, met when their paths crossed thanks to their jobs intersecting. ...