A round-up of all things Vinton and Jackson counties…
First, Wellston area scouts representing Cub Pack 5058, Troop 5057, and Girl Scout Troop 9387 replaced worn flags in Ridgewood Cemetery ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. The group of 20 scouts and adult volunteers placed approximately 1,440 flags throughout the cemetery on May 21. Flags collected from the cemetery will be retired during a Flag Day ceremony in June at the Wellston American Legion.
Speaking of Memorial Day, Vinton County will hold two observances: one in McArthur and the other in Hamden on Monday, May 27. Per Vinton Couty Director of Veterans Services Tim Reid, the McArthur activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Vinton County Courthouse, followed by a procession to start around 9:40 a.m. through McArthur, north on State Route 93, ending at Elk Cemetery at 10 a.m.
Later that morning, the Hamden Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor the Memorial Day activities in Hamden, starting with a parade at 12 a.m. through the downtown area. Those wishing to participate in the parade should arrive at 11:30 a.m. Line-up will be at Wilcox and State Route 93. For more information, you may contact Jeremiah (740) 418-7967 or Radonna (740) 418-8816.
Vinton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Jim Payne will be the keynote speaker at both events.
Recently, 2023 Queen Lily Young placed the crown on the new queen Jessica Wells at the 40th annual Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival.
Afterward, Young shared this with the Courier.
“It’s a huge honor that I got the privilege of being the 2023 Wild Turkey Festival Queen. I enjoyed my reign very much and made so many memories that I will cherish forever. Some of my favorite memories are first and foremost being with my court, Emma and Eliza, we will never forget this experience,” she said. “We were fortunate enough to create special bonds with the Feast of the Flowering Moon Court, and The Apple Festival Court and I know we will be friends with these girls forever.”
Young continued, “My favorite parade was The Apple Festival parade because that was our first experience with a parade held at night. Having said this, every festival we attended was amazing and we were greeted with love and kindness everywhere we went, especially from the queen’s courts.”
As to the future, Young said, “I am excited to further my knowledge with cosmetology as I continue my studies at Buckeye Hills Career Center. My ultimate dream is to own my own salon and bring another business into Vinton County.”
Vinton County’s annual Yard Sale will be the first Saturday in June. Organized by the Vinton County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the yard sale offers bargains near and far.
Lastly, I’m republishing this just to do it — Congratulations to the Vikings’ Class of 2024! Vikings graduated last Friday, so here is an encore listing of the new alumni. Thanks Mary Hembree for the photo of you and Maddie Cain.
Ashton William Allman
Kolt Divan Barlow
Kylie Rain Barnett
Isaiah Daniel Bartoe
Mayson Aiden Byers Bartoe
Braiden Jonathon Dean Bay
Ashlee Jade Bentley
Lyssa Deanne Binz
Andrew Thomas Blackerby
Kailee Hope Bowling
Nicholas Scott Bowling II
Landon Reecce Boyer
Garrett Zachary Brown
Tyler Patrick Brown
Brooklyn Paige Burns
Desiray Louise Burton
Madeline Elizabeth Cain
Aleksandra Diana Camp
Morgan Rene Case
Charles Ray Chaffins III
Valey Rose Coleman
Kaitlyn Helen Collins
Kellie Lorraine Collins
Logan Matthew Conger
Olivia Ann Conrad
Alexis Paige Cook
Daisy Anne Cotner
Emma Claire Davidson
Elizabeth Ann Dawson
Madison Lynn Deck
Brailee Savannah Denney
Victoria Grace Dickinson
Megan Renae Durham
Gavin Carl Fetherolf
Chloe Elizabeth Francis
Alaina Veronica Brianne Fuller
Dalton Anthony Gibson
Faith Ann Good
Kalli Mae Good
Ella Elizabeth Graham
Jasmine Alina Green
Alyssa Nicole Hagerty
William Andrew Harris
Kelsie Denise Hatfield
Madison Olivia Hatfield
Matthew Thomas Hembree
Abigail Christine Henneman
Hunter Thomas Henson
Owen Michael Hire
Shaelyn Brooke Holliday
David William Holsinger
Anna June Marie Hougland
Madisyn Sue Hughes
Jonathon Kayden Layne Huntley
Keegan Jasper William Jones
Timothy Craig Allen Jordan
Jason Michael Kirby
Trinity Kristen Kirby
Emily Elizabeth Kirkendall
Pheonix Batavia Lackey
William Eli Lambert
Evan Christopher Long
Lucas Dylan Long
Laithen Derby Mace
Allyson Raye Magee
Ty Alan Marks
Elijah Richard Mayers
Dakota William McKinney
Rylee Elizabeth McNichols
Kael Brighton Mercier
Hunter Reave Milliken
Parker Jordan Mock
Ian Conner Mohler
Macilyn Brooke Montgomery
Dallas Levi Morris
Kayden Lee Morris
Zoe Louise Morris
Josie Lynn Mulhern
Katie Jo Murphy
Reagan Edward Newsome
Sean Anthony Ohm
Gabrielle Elizabeth Pelfrey
James William Ryan Perry
Elijah James Potter
Avery Michael Potts
Marcus Allen Radcliff
Michael Preston Ramsey
Lanny Eugene Rapp II
Robert James Ray
Skyler Jay Reffitt
Piper Ashtyn Remy
Xzavior Thomas Donald Riches
James Douglas Ridgeway Jr
Kaitlynn Cheyanne Rife
Trinity Alexandra Roberson
Braylon Maddox Rose
Carson Oliver Rose
Jamielynn Danielle Rutter
Olivia Grace Salyer
Heaven Lanie Saunders
Delanie Ranee Scarberry
Tanner Allen Schweikert
Desiree Ann Secora
Cameron Anthony Seymour
Noah Allen Sheets
Parker Rolston Shonborn
Jaden Maleia Slone
Jaden Mariah Smith
Kylie Danielle Smith
Sarah Kay Smith
Sophia Marie Smith
Paige Rena Spears
Zachary Dean Spears
Madison Grace Spencer
Gabriel David Sperry
Wyatt Elliott Scott Stalder
Mackenzie Jane Stepien
Hunter Mathews Stevens
James Leon Swaim
Tristan Lee Sword
McKenna Hope Thompson
Joshua Seth Timberman
Branson Kaine Tippie
Keaton Mark Travis
Ashton Broox Tritipo
Michael Edward Umphries
Bostyn Allen Vickers
Teairra Jo Vickers
Morgan Ann Taylor Wallace
Kerrigan Leann Weber
Bailee Jo Williams
Lakin Jaye Williams
Alexandria Belle Wilson
Brady Nathaniel Woltz
Aden Nicholas Woodgeard
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