Good morning, Vinton County. Some voices simply refuse to fade with time. Just ask Don Souders, the Hamden resident who first graced the Wellston Rotary Show stage back in 1947. This local legend made a triumphant return for the 71st annual show, delivering a heartfelt Elvis Presley classic that brought the house down. With 66 shows under his belt throughout his lifetime, Souders proves that talent—like fine wine—only gets better with age.
While we celebrate artistic legacies, Mother Nature could use some helping hands this weekend. The Vinton County Park District is rallying volunteers for an Earth Day cleanup at the breathtaking Shea-Williams Nature Preserve. This 71-acre natural treasure, with its protected wetlands and mature hardwood forests, awaits care from community members ready to collect trash and establish a new hiking trailhead. The two-hour Saturday morning event requires no registration—just bring your gloves and environmental spirit.
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🎭 Don Souders makes triumphant return to Wellston Rotary Show stage. The Hamden resident, who first performed in 1947, made a surprise appearance at the 71st annual show held at Wellston High School. Having participated in 66 shows throughout his lifetime, Souders served as one of the "end men" this year. He captivated the audience with a solo rendition of Elvis Presley's classic "I Can't Help Falling in Love With You." His performance was considered one of the top highlights of the weekend's entertainment.
🌍 Vinton County Park District invites volunteers for Earth Day cleanup. The event will take place at Shea-Williams Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., where participants will collect trash and establish a new hiking trailhead. The scenic 71-acre preserve features protected wetlands, rock outcroppings, and mature hardwood forest. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing and bring gloves, though tools and supplies will be provided. No registration is necessary, but all participants will need to sign a waiver of liability before joining the Park District staff for this Earth Day celebration.
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Wellston's Golden Rockets continued their perfect season with a commanding 6-0 shutout of Vinton County, improving to a spotless 7-0 record. The Vikings never found their footing against Wellston's dominant pitching, sending them home with a 2-5 record and plenty to think about before their showdown with the 9-1 Chillicothe Cavaliers.
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Vinton County (2-5) | ||
@ Wellston | L 6-0 | |
Grove City Christian (3-5) | ||
vs Fisher Catholic | L 15-10 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Hamden fixer upper corner lot: For $29,900, this investment opportunity in Hamden offers a 2 bed, 1 bath home on a double corner lot with public utilities. Perfect for flipping, renting, or renovating to your taste, but cash or conventional financing only, sold as-is.
Bargain disaster needs huge work: For a modest $20,500, this fixer upper in Londonderry, OH comes with a detached garage but needs serious TLC. The boarded property has no access and is being sold strictly as-is.
Hunting paradise for whitetail enthusiasts: Vinton County land for $899,900 offers 382 acres of prime wildlife habitat. The property features thick cover, young timber, travel corridors, and water sources that create an ideal environment for the area's renowned whitetail deer.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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