Dick Kenney was drafted two weeks before his high school graduation; thankfully, they deferred so he could at least receive his diploma, but he was on a bus the very next morning at 6 am.

Join us for the Bacon Buddies ® Show at the Benton County Fair! WHO: Persons with an intellectual and/or developmental disability age of 8 years and older are eligible.

Here at Virginia Gay Hospital, we are committed to providing you with excellent healthcare.It is our pleasure to announce that Virginia Gay Hospital has been recognized by national healthcare research leader PRC with an Award of Distinction in:Communication with Nurses, Communication with DoctorsResponsiveness of Hospital StaffCommunication About MedicinesCleanliness and Quietness of Hospital EnvironmentDischarge InformationCare TransitionThis competitive national award recognizes organizations who achieve excellence throughout the year by improving patient experiences, healthcare employee engagement and/or physician alignment and engagement based on surveys of their patients.

Please join us at the Vinton Skate Center on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 4:00-5:30 to honor our retirees and award winners of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District.

Ehlinger's Express celebrated their new look, new pumps and new brand with their grand re-opening on Saturday.In March, the business closed down for a few days to install new pumps adding the latest technology and security features under the BP brand.

Sunday afternoon the Benton County Sheriff's Department, Vinton Fire Department and the North Benton Ambulance all responded to a two-vehicle accident.

Below is a list of all the members of the Class of 2023. Here are photos of the graduates making their way to the front!Video of the ceremony can be seen HERE.

Grant Will Help the Library Work with Residents with Disabilities on increasing access to library servicesThe Vinton Public Library has been selected as one of 240 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.

The Vinton Community Foundation is announcing the distribution of $36.963.00 in grants to the following organizations serving the City of Vinton.Vinton Community Foundation & Local Option Sales Tax Fund - $30,963.

In support of  Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Month,  Colton Stewart's race car is on display in front of Virginia Gay Hospital.  This message is close to Colton and his wife Korina.