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FBP and JEDISO support local infrastructure
WELLSTON — Buckeye Construction & Restoration, LLC. (BCR) has been performing masonry and restoration work in southern Ohio for more than 40 years. The small company continues to grow and with a $50,000 grant from Fluor-BWXT (FBP) and the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio (JEDISO), the company plans to expand with the purchase and redevelopment of an underutilized property. “This is exactly why we provide these grants,” said FBP Community Commitment Chair, Tim Poe. “We want these small businesses to continue to grow...
'I honestly didn't expect it, I was shocked'
Vinton County Fair Queen and Court were crowned Saturday at the Terry Fout Stage at the Vinton County Fairgrounds. Gabby Champion was crowned as the 2024 Queen with First Attendant being Makayla Harris, and Second Attendant as Camdyn Ackley. Other Fair royals who were crowned include as King, as Prince, 3rd and 4th Grade Attendant-Paige Robinette, 5th and 6th Grade Attendant-Olivia Case, and 7th and 8th Grade Attendant-Lily Hurne. No prince was named this year, but maybe that’ll change at the next fair. ...
As trial approaches, issues still being worked out in Moritz case
LOGAN — With his scheduled trial date less than a month away, indicted former Hocking County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Caleb Moritz may learn on Friday whether two state assistant attorneys general will continue to serve as prosecutors of his criminal case. That’s the day appointed Judge Randy Deering has set for a hearing, on the issue of whether he should grant a motion by Hocking County Prosecutor Jennifer Graham to terminate the special prosecutor appointments of Cynthia Ellison and Brad Tammaro of the Ohio AG’s...
Herrmann named Executive Director of the AAA7
Jamie Herrmann has been named Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), according to Dr. Christine Raber, President of the AAA7 Board of Trustees. Herrmann will be joining the AAA7 from Compass Community Health where she has been serving as the Revenue and Risk Director since 2017. She is a graduate of Shawnee State University earning a bachelor’s degree in Individualized Studies, with a concentration in Healthcare Administration; and an associate’s degree in Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assisting. ...
Wellston man taken to Huntington hospital after wreck on State Route 93
JACKSON — A Wellston resident was taken via helicopter to a Huntington, West Virginia, hospital after being seriously injured in a wreck Friday on State Route 93. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers responded to a two vehicle, serious injury crash at 11 p.m. Friday on State Route 93, near milepost 9 in Franklin Township, Jackson County. Donald Riffle, 52, of Wellston, was operating a 2016 Peterbilt rollback...
Associated Press News Briefs
Obama, Pelosi and Democrats make a fresh push for Biden to reconsider 2024 race ahead of convention WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid. Former President Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about Biden’s candidacy. And Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately warned Biden that Democrats could lose the ability to seize control in the House if he didn’t step away from the race and that polls showed he...
JD Vance introduces himself as Trump's running mate
MILWAUKEE (AP) — JD Vance introduced himself to a national audience Wednesday after being chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate, sharing the story of his hardscrabble upbringing and making the case that his party best understands the challenges facing struggling Americans. Speaking to a packed arena at the Republican National Convention, the Ohio senator cast himself as fighter for a forgotten working class, making a direct appeal to the Rust Belt voters who helped drive Trump’s surprise 2016 victory and voicing their anger and frustration. ...
Jackson County Jr. Fair News
Check out these amazing photos from the Jackson County Jr. Fair! Photographer BJ Blackburn of the Jackson County Livestock Committee took these photos — top notch work! On another note, my mind turns to Sandra Jean Leonard, 77, of Jackson, Ohio, who passed away on April 21, 2024. Sandy was very active in her support...
Who will be crowned as Vinton County Jr. Fair Queen and Court?
Welcome to “Fairadise!” A new Vinton County Jr. Fair Queen and Court will be crowned Saturday at the Terry Fout Stage. Who will wear the tiara as the next queen when the pageant starts at 7 p.m? Folks, you have teen, 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade and 7th and 8th grade contestants who have a chance...
Jackson Patrol Post investigating a two-vehicle injury crash in Jackson County
JACKSON — Troopers from the Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle injury crash around 8:13 p.m. Sunday, July 14, that occurred on Limerick Road just north of Big Rock Road in Jackson County. Regenia Lear, 62, of Laurelville was operating a black 2014 Volkswagen Passat and Haylie Johnson, 19, of Beaver, was operating a gray 2011 Toyota Camry, according to the OSHP. Lear was traveling southbound on Limerick Road and Johnson was traveling northbound on Limerick Road when she...
Round-up: Miss Vinton County crowned; Fourth of July parades
A round-up of all things Vinton and Jackson counties... Vinton County’s Fourth of July parades in McArthur and Wilkesville offered the community a chance to come together and celebrate the nation’s founding. Politicians like Vinton County Common Pleas Judge James Payne handed out candy as he walked down the street greeting folks. Sheriff Ryan Cain...
Associated Press News Briefs
Biden’s press conference will be a key test for him. But he’s no master of the big rhetorical moment WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s press conference offers him a fresh opportunity to try to prove to the American public that he’s capable of serving another four years after his big debate flop threw the future of his presidency into doubt. But Biden is not known as a master of the big rhetorical moment. And his recent cleanup efforts have proved inadequate. The president will...
Vinton Co. Prosecutor announces suspension of funding to VCCVB pending Board reorganization
The Vinton County Prosecutor’s Office announced that the Vinton County Commissioners voted July 2 to suspend funding to the Vinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau (VCCVB) until a new interim board is appointed. This decision comes in light of recent revelations indicating potential irregularities and operational issues within the current board of the VCCVB, the Prosecutor’s Office said in a press release issued Wednesday. “After careful consideration, based on this...
Vinton Co. Local Emergency Planning Committee News
Vinton County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee met July 9 — here are notes from EMA Director Bill Fraught about that meeting. Meeting Called to Order: 12:07pm Attendance for the Meeting: William Faught, John Eckelberry, Jeff Woodrum, Mike Abele, Jim Shiveley, Mike Woodruff, Mark Peters, Mike Sickles, Matt Kight and two very special quest Lorie Mount-OEMA and Dan Endrizzi from OEMA. ...
Out of Reach: Renters in Vinton County have to make $16.54/hr to afford a 2-bedroom apartment
Full-time workers need to earn at least $20.81 per hour just to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment in Ohio, according to a report jointly released recently by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio. The 2024 Out of Reach Ohio report reveals a significant gap between renters’ income and the cost of rent, which has increased rapidly in recent years. Of the 10 jobs with the most employees in Ohio, only two earn more than the statewide...
Judge gives Vinton County resident six life in prison sentences
MCARTHUR — A Vinton County resident has been sentenced to six life in prison sentences after being convicted by a jury of 18 counts related to the rape of two children under the age of 10. On July 3, retired Judge D. Dean Evans, by assignment from the Ohio Supreme Court, issued a sentencing entry from an earlier sentencing hearing on the 18-count conviction from the jury trial of David Longworth. ...
Judge orders hearing on special prosecutor replacement
LOGAN — The judge appointed to hear the criminal case of a former Hocking County Sheriff’s deputy has set a hearing in the case, to consider motions by the county prosecutor to replace the special prosecutors from the Ohio Attorney General’s office who are currently handling the matter for the state. Meanwhile, information has surfaced that, if true, suggests the candidate being proposed as the new special prosecutor — current Vinton County prosecutor William L. Archer, Jr. — could face a serious conflict of interest...
Judge dismisses part of press freedom lawsuit against Pike County sheriff
COLUMBUS — A federal judge has thrown out much of an online news outlet’s press freedom lawsuit against the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. He has narrowed the main focus of the suit to the question of whether the agency had probable cause to arrest the outlet’s editor, after he published an article based on an illegally obtained recording of witness testimony in a murder trial. In an opinion and order filed June 27, U.S. District Judge Michael H. Watson granted a request by the sheriff’s...
Here's why it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's halting debate performance has led some in his own party to begin questioning whether he should be replaced on the ballot before November. There is no evidence Biden is willing to end his campaign. And it would be nearly impossible for Democrats to replace him unless he chooses to step aside. Here's why: ...
Governor DeWine signs Capital Budget Bill
COLUMBUS —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and members of the Ohio General Assembly announced Friday significant investments contained in House Bill 2, the capital budget bill. “This capital budget is all about creating jobs, growing our economy, and directly impacting the people of Ohio where they live and work,” said Governor DeWine. “The investments we’re making today impact our schools and universities, our hospitals, our parks and recreational spaces, and our communities. We know these needed investments will continue to make Ohio...
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Published each Wednesday; The Courier has a reputation for providing readers with honest and fair reporting of the community news serving Vinton and Jackson Counties in Ohio. The Courier, established in 1971, located at 103 S. Market Street, McArthur, Ohio, the county seat of Vinton County, is a multimedia news organization. The Courier began as The Vinton County Courier that was published every Wednesday and over the years has witnessed and been part of many changes in the industry. The Courier delivers with up-to-date online stories and breaking news from around the area, and can be found on racks throughout the counties and at vintonjacksoncourier.com. The Vinton County Courier launched its electronic edition, www.vintonjacksoncourier.com, in 2003 which added access to subscribers and readers 7 days per week. The Courier was purchased by Adams Publishing Group in Minneapolis, MN in March 2014 and is part of a regional group of publications that are part APG Media of Ohio. In 2018, The Vinton County Courier, expanded its coverage area into Jackson County with a consolidation of staff and subscribers from The Jackson County Times-Journal. At this time the name and paper were rebranded as The Courier. The Courier is available through the U.S. Postal Service as well as newsstands, local retail businesses and at the office, which is located at 103 S. Market Street, McArthur, Ohio.
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