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Also on today's calendar: Vinton's Creek Edge Farmers & Artisan Market 2026.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• One flown from single vehicle roll over crash on US 50 (athensmessenger.com) — A serious single-vehicle rollover crash on US 50 in Madison Township, Vinton County, left a Hamden man with significant injuries and flown to Grant Medical Center in Columbus. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still investigating, with Vinton County EMS, Zaleski Fire, and the Vinton County Sheriff's Office all responding at the scene.
• Vinton County Health Department confirms single measles case in county (thetelegramnews.com) — A lab-confirmed measles case has been identified in Vinton County, and local health officials are urging anyone with possible symptoms to stay home and call a healthcare provider before visiting a clinic. The Vinton County Health Department stresses vaccination as the best protection and offers guidance on symptoms, exposure timelines, and when residents should contact their doctor.
• Athens County orgs among OneOhio Recovery Foundation grant awardees (athensindependent.com) — Vinton County is among several southeastern Ohio counties sharing $1.1 million in new OneOhio Recovery Foundation grants aimed at addiction treatment, recovery support, and job training. While specific projects are based in neighboring communities, the funding is intended to strengthen services and resilience for residents across the region, including those in and around Vinton.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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