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FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–Sometimes for senior citizens the choice comes down to buying food, buying medication, or paying for heat. The Soup for Seniors program, sponsored by the Local Office on Aging (LOA) in collaboration with AARP, hopes to alleviate this problem for the elderly to some extent during the harsh winter months by collecting and distributing... »
Soup for Seniors sets a goal of distributing 30,000 cans this January
VINTON–Sometimes for senior citizens the choice comes down to buying food, buying medication, or paying for heat. The Soup for Seniors program, sponsored by the Local Office on Aging (LOA) in collaboration with AARP, hopes to alleviate this problem for the elderly to some extent during the harsh winter months by collecting and distributing... »
Featured Sports, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON – The Gator Center pool in Roanoke was buzzing last Saturday as 17 schools competed in the fifth annual All-Timesland High School Invitational swim meet. It was a special day for the William Byrd girls, who served as host of the meet and came home with the championship.
The Byrd girls not only won... »
Byrd girls win All-Timesland meet, set five new records in the process
VINTON – The Gator Center pool in Roanoke was buzzing last Saturday as 17 schools competed in the fifth annual All-Timesland High School Invitational swim meet. It was a special day for the William Byrd girls, who served as host of the meet and came home with the championship.
The Byrd girls not only won... »
Featured Sports, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON – The William Byrd wrestlers returned from Low Moor with the first place trophy last week as they won the Alleghany Duals.
After losing their first match to Salem the Big Orange made some adjustments and didn’t lose another match, beating Pulaski County, Alleghany, Heritage and Greenbriar.
“We went into Alleghany under the radar, giving... »
Big Orange wins the Alleghany Duals
VINTON – The William Byrd wrestlers returned from Low Moor with the first place trophy last week as they won the Alleghany Duals.
After losing their first match to Salem the Big Orange made some adjustments and didn’t lose another match, beating Pulaski County, Alleghany, Heritage and Greenbriar.
“We went into Alleghany under the radar, giving... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–Tyler Osborne is a lucky man. Like many youngsters with farfetched dreams of playing for the NFL or becoming movie stars, Osborne had dreams of playing in a successful band. Now, at age 21, having just graduated from James Madison University in December, he is embarking on a career performing with the indie folk... »
Vinton’s Tyler Osborne joins The Low Anthem band
VINTON–Tyler Osborne is a lucky man. Like many youngsters with farfetched dreams of playing for the NFL or becoming movie stars, Osborne had dreams of playing in a successful band. Now, at age 21, having just graduated from James Madison University in December, he is embarking on a career performing with the indie folk... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–Chris Duncan really has little need for an advertising budget. His relatively new business Vinton Computer is booming, mostly from word of mouth recommendations. He fixes a computer for one person and they tell their friends and family members about him. Repairs on one computer turn into ten computers. So far his business has... »
Business is booming at Vinton Computer
VINTON–Chris Duncan really has little need for an advertising budget. His relatively new business Vinton Computer is booming, mostly from word of mouth recommendations. He fixes a computer for one person and they tell their friends and family members about him. Repairs on one computer turn into ten computers. So far his business has... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–One of the goals Vinton Police Chief Ben Cook has for his department is to keep up with advances in technology. Master Sergeant Jimmy Testerman is contributing to the realization of that goal by the improvements he is making to the Vinton Police Department website.
When officers are up for promotion, they are asked to... »
Vinton Police Department Bobcop website enhances communication between citizens and police
VINTON–One of the goals Vinton Police Chief Ben Cook has for his department is to keep up with advances in technology. Master Sergeant Jimmy Testerman is contributing to the realization of that goal by the improvements he is making to the Vinton Police Department website.
When officers are up for promotion, they are asked to... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
Individual attention, structured activities, playtime, naptime, cubbies for personal belongings, informal diagnostic testing, daily progress reports. It sounds like the ideal place to leave your child for the day. In fact, according to the staff at Vinton’s Field of Dreams Doggie Day School, it’s the perfect place for your dog.
Located on Jackson Avenue near... »
Field of Dreams Doggie Day School provides a nurturing environment for pets
Individual attention, structured activities, playtime, naptime, cubbies for personal belongings, informal diagnostic testing, daily progress reports. It sounds like the ideal place to leave your child for the day. In fact, according to the staff at Vinton’s Field of Dreams Doggie Day School, it’s the perfect place for your dog.
Located on Jackson Avenue near... »
The Vinton Messenger
Vinton Town Council approves purchase of rights of way and easements by Appalachian Power Company
VINTON–Vinton Town Council met in Chambers on December 20 for their regular third Tuesday session. The main item on the agenda was consideration of a request from Appalachian Power Company to purchase several rights of way and easements on property owned by the Town in order to complete the Huntington Court Transmission Line. This project... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON—The communities of Vinton, Mount Pleasant, and Bonsack celebrated the holiday season in many ways this week, from performing in Christmas programs, to decorating, to playing Santa to the less fortunate.
By Debbie Adams
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Vinton, Mount Pleasant, and Bonsack celebrate the holiday season
VINTON—The communities of Vinton, Mount Pleasant, and Bonsack celebrated the holiday season in many ways this week, from performing in Christmas programs, to decorating, to playing Santa to the less fortunate.
By Debbie Adams
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The Vinton Messenger
Loved seeing children in program and adults helping others.
1 Comment »Cathy Wydner December 27, 2011