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FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–Judi Ehresman has only lived in Vinton for a couple of years, but she has already claimed it as her own.
“We absolutely love it here,” Ehresman said. “We think Vinton is the friendliest little town, and we really love it.”
Ehresman spent her whole life in Indiana. When her sons moved to the East Coast... »
Author finds her voice in fiction
VINTON–Judi Ehresman has only lived in Vinton for a couple of years, but she has already claimed it as her own.
“We absolutely love it here,” Ehresman said. “We think Vinton is the friendliest little town, and we really love it.”
Ehresman spent her whole life in Indiana. When her sons moved to the East Coast... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON-Steve Sizemore’s life is a Cinderella story of sorts. For most of his twenties, he bounced around from one odd job to the next, never landing anywhere worthwhile. Then one day, an old coach asked him if he had ever considered teaching.
Sizemore soon realized that he was indeed cut out for the profession, and... »
WBMS teacher finalist for prestigious award
VINTON-Steve Sizemore’s life is a Cinderella story of sorts. For most of his twenties, he bounced around from one odd job to the next, never landing anywhere worthwhile. Then one day, an old coach asked him if he had ever considered teaching.
Sizemore soon realized that he was indeed cut out for the profession, and... »
Breaking News, Cave Spring Connection, Salem Times Register, The Vinton Messenger
Green eggs take over elementary schools
ROANOKE COUNTY – Green eggs are taking over elementary schools all over the area today, as school children celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. At Glenvar Elementary School kindergarten teacher Kim Clapper cooked chartreuse-tinted scrambled eggs and warmed slices of ham on an electric skillet in her classroom for her students. Before that, a volunteer read Seuss’... »
Cave Spring Connection, FEATURES, Salem Times Register, The Fincastle Herald, The Vinton Messenger 
March is filled with events related to the Big Read Roanoke Valley, and co-chairs Lucy Lee and Ann McCallum believe that there is something for everyone.
The Big Read is a nationwide program created by the National Endowment for the Arts. Every year, a different piece of literature is selected, and everyone in the area... »
March filled with Big Read events
March is filled with events related to the Big Read Roanoke Valley, and co-chairs Lucy Lee and Ann McCallum believe that there is something for everyone.
The Big Read is a nationwide program created by the National Endowment for the Arts. Every year, a different piece of literature is selected, and everyone in the area... »
Breaking News, Cave Spring Connection, Salem Times Register, The Vinton Messenger
School Board receives bad forecast in Richmond
ROANOKE COUNTY- Recently, some of the citizens of Roanoke County have come down hard on their School Board members. Many have even shown up at meetings just to tell them how despicable they are. “I don’t know what that accomplishes,” Vinton Magisterial District representative Mike Stovall said. “Do people honestly believe we want to close... »
Cave Spring Connection, News Messenger, Radford News Journal, Salem Times Register, The Fincastle Herald, The New Castle Record, The Vinton Messenger
Meet the new dean of VT’s College of Ag & Life Sciences
BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will hold a reception for alumni and friends to meet the college’s new dean, Alan Grant, on Saturday, March 6, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Holtzman Alumni Center and The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Blacksburg. Grant started his position on... »
Cave Spring Connection, FEATURES, The Fincastle Herald, The Vinton Messenger 
You know the guy looks familiar, but some how out of place—the one coaxing the blues out the mouth harp. Where have you seen him before?
The blue jeans and faded T-shirt don’t give him away. If he had on a coat and tie? Maybe.
It’s likely you’ve seen him on a television news program or... »
Lawmen by day, blues players by night – Solrevolt releasing first CD
You know the guy looks familiar, but some how out of place—the one coaxing the blues out the mouth harp. Where have you seen him before?
The blue jeans and faded T-shirt don’t give him away. If he had on a coat and tie? Maybe.
It’s likely you’ve seen him on a television news program or... »
Breaking News, The Vinton Messenger
Victims assaulted during Vinton home robbery
VINTON – Two persons were taken to the hospital after being assaulted and tied up during a robbery Wednesday night, Feb. 17 on Bush Farm Drive in Vinton, according to an announcement by the Vinton Police Department. The Vinton Police said the Vinton Communications Center received a call about the robbery at 11:35 p.m. The victims... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON – The Parrot Heads face an uphill battle when it comes to people’s opinion of the group.
“One of the challenges we face is people’s perceptions,” Jay Furick, the president of the Parrot Heads of the Blue Ridge, said. “They think we’re just fun-loving people who wear crazy outfits.”
What many people do not realize... »
Life’s a buffet of fun, work for this club
VINTON – The Parrot Heads face an uphill battle when it comes to people’s opinion of the group.
“One of the challenges we face is people’s perceptions,” Jay Furick, the president of the Parrot Heads of the Blue Ridge, said. “They think we’re just fun-loving people who wear crazy outfits.”
What many people do not realize... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON-Shelly Moses was one of “those kids:” the ones who always knew what they would be when they grew up.
As a child, Moses played school with her sister, and then moved up to the children in daycare. She was always looking for someone to teach. Moses’ problem was finding exactly what she wanted to... »
WBHS grad part of elementary Spanish program
VINTON-Shelly Moses was one of “those kids:” the ones who always knew what they would be when they grew up.
As a child, Moses played school with her sister, and then moved up to the children in daycare. She was always looking for someone to teach. Moses’ problem was finding exactly what she wanted to... » COMMENTS
You go girl!! Proud of you. Aunt Charlotte
1 Comment »Charlotte St.Clair February 12, 2010