In the Middle of a Pandemic? Laugh

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 19, 2020 11:26 pm

I'm a gal that has waaay too many surgeries to mention. The upside is that I got to be a professional on how to go under anesthesia and come out on the other side better.

Tips for staying at home, the fun stuff

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 19, 2020 2:11 pm

Tuesday, on the verge of everything closing down, I went to the Supervisors meeting like I do every week. The street was humming a little quieter and there was less chatter on the streets.

Trying to function with a cold nose

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 11, 2020 4:42 pm

I've noticed that life can go from a dull and boring pace to warp speed in no time flat. Right now I'm in the warp speed pattern and missing the dull and boring.

Letter to the Editor: VMEU board vacancies and appointments

VINTON TODAY
March 11, 2020 4:23 pm

Dear Editor:I understand that there are now two vacancies on the VMEU Board of Trustees, so I have written to Mayor Maynard to urge him to appoint Amy Edison to one of those seats.

Letter to the Editor: Threats and Intimidation Unacceptable in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
February 26, 2020 4:01 pm

Dear Editor, Recently a member of the community was threatened with violence for providing a service to the citizens of Vinton. On the surface, it may appear Ms.

All you need is love

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 14, 2020 5:57 pm

Today is the day that all of the sweethearts take a day to show their love for their mates and sweeties. It's a day for the rest of us to look on and cheer you on as you continue your journey together to your happily ever after.

Saying goodbye to a giant of a man

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 11, 2020 4:26 am

I suppose there is in the memory of every former child a teacher that will stand out to you as you think back on your childhood. My kids don't have much variety in that department.

Letter to the Editor: Threat to the Editor

VINTON TODAY
February 10, 2020 4:19 pm

Dear Editor, I am having a hard time with the statements made by a Marion police officer about threats (during a TV story which included an interview with VT editor).

Letter to the Editor: Requesting the City to do the right thing

VINTON TODAY
February 6, 2020 3:55 pm

Dear Editor,I have been wondering if any of the City Council members took the time to read the papers that we gave them?I understand that they passed it off to the City Attorney.

Those Dang Russians, there they go messing with our elections again

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 4, 2020 2:21 pm

Have you ever planned for months and months, saved your pennies, nickels and dimes, packed your bags and headed down the road for your vacation, arrived and then decided to just drive on by? That's kind of what happened last night with the Iowa caucuses.