Good morning, Vinton County. The SE Ohio Foodbank is preparing for a big holiday food distribution event on December 16, making it easy for eligible residents to grab fresh food with no need for pre-registration. Meanwhile, the City of Athens is on a serious mission to recover more than $700,000 lost to a sneaky phishing scam, a reminder of the growing cyber threats facing local governments. It seems the holiday spirit is alive and well on one front, while on another, vigilance is in the air.
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🥦 SE Ohio Foodbank’s Holiday Food Distribution on the Horizon. The SE Ohio Foodbank, part of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, is gearing up for a food distribution event on Monday, December 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their Logan location. Fresh produce, protein, and shelf-stable items will be available for households that qualify for state benefits or earn less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Residents from several counties, including Athens and Hocking, are welcome, and no pre-registration is necessary—just bring a photo ID and proof of residency. For further details, folks can reach out to the foodbank directly at (740) 385-6813.
🏙️ Athens City on the Hunt for Cyber Heist Funds. The City of Athens is in a race to recover over $700,000 lost to a cunning phishing scam that impersonated a contractor involved with local construction projects. The deceit involved a fake bank transfer agreement, leading to the city mistakenly paying the scammers instead of Pepper Construction. Caught just days after the payment, city officials promptly notified authorities, including the FBI, and now face the daunting task of tracing and reclaiming the funds, which often proves difficult. Meanwhile, experts note that local governments like Athens are prime targets for these sophisticated attacks, highlighting the importance of heightened cybersecurity measures for all public sector employees.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
| Team | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
 Vinton County Vikings | ||
| vs Alexander | L 53-35 | |
| vs Meigs | W 59-20 | |
| @ Logan | L 48-25 | |
 Grove City Christian Eagles | ||
| vs Madison Plains | L 55-33 | |
| vs FCA | L 49-38 |
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