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On Sunday, December 8, 2019, at approximately 6:37 p.m., the Vinton Police Department responded to the 700 block of A Avenue in Vinton regarding a dog attack. Officers learned that a pit bull kept by a local resident got out of the house and attacked a neighbor’s dog which was tied up in a yard. When the pit bull owner attempted to restrain her dog, the pit bull then attacked her as well.

Angel Tree has been a staple in Vinton for several years. Lanette Parker heads up the efforts of organizing and helping to obtain gifts for children in the area.Every year it's a challenge to find space that can be used for several weeks for storage as well as a location for gift distribution. Both US Bank and Farmers Savings Bank & Trust have a lot of tags left for distribution.

There will be a two hour late start for students if the VINTON-Shellsburg School District.

Do you know an everyday hero in our community who is working to create positive environments? We want to hear about it!The Benton County Family Nurturing Council is looking to recognize everyday heroes—of any age—in our community through the 'Faces of Benton County' campaign! Do you know of a child, parent/caregiver, family, or community member who has achieved something positive recently that deserves recognition? This campaign is a way to share and highlight such stories.

Christmas is almost here can you believe it? Don't forget to send in any events that might be happening in your organization or church and we'll happily share them for you! If anyone in any of the area churches would like to make video of your program to share with everyone, who doesn't love watching the adorable little ones in a Christmas program? Feel free to tag Vinton Today's Facebook page!

The Vinton Police Department issued the following statement:"Due to the overwhelming support of the community, we will no longer be accepting donations for "Holiday with a Cop". If you still would like to make a donation please consider the many "Angel Trees" in the community at local organizations or consider donating next year.

Eleven years later, the Virginia Gay Hospital Annual Holiday Tree Walk is still going strong. This annual silent auction came to a close on Tuesday, November 26. With the continued support of a generous community, another $10,000 will be donated to the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation’s Tree of Lights Campaign to support health care in Benton County.