• Article Photo. Snow removal began Thursday as the first big winter storm of the season covered Vinton with 4-5.
    Snow removal began Thursday as the first big winter storm of the season covered Vinton with 4-5."

For the first time this winter season, Vinton area residents are manning shovels, snow plows and other sidewalk- and street-clearing equipment. Approximately five inches of snow covered the ground as residents awoke Thursday morning.