BREAKING NEWS: Vinton County Sheriff’s Office is evacuating the Village of Zelenski, Creek Rd., Morgan Rd., Infirmary Rd., S.R. 677, S.R. 278 and S.R. 328 after a chemical leak from Austin Powder’s Red Diamond facility, according to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office.

BREAKING NEWS: The Vinton County Sheriff's Office released a statement a shelter is available at Vinton County High School for displaced people. School buses are taking people to the high school from St. Sylvester Catholic Church.

Per Robert Czechlewski, EMA director of Jackson County, we are waiting on an official press release from the Austin Powder Plant before we can get started. NewsWatch WOUB Public Media #Zaleski #VintonCounty

Per Robert Czechlewski, EMA director of Jackson County, a 5,000 gallon tank of nitric acid busted, and only 3,000 gallons were released. #Zaleski #VintonCounty NewsWatch WOUB Public Media

When the nitric acid was released into the air, it created nitric oxide, which makes up the visible orange plume over Zalenski. NewsWatch WOUB Public Media #Zaleski #VintonCounty

There are no reported injuries from the Austin Powder Plant leak at this time, per Jackson County EMA Director Robert Czechlewski. #Zaleski #VintonCounty

Per Jackson County EMA Director Robert Czechlewski, there was no kind of explosion or fire this morning.

Per Jackson County EMA Director Robert Czechlewski, the entire village of Zaleski has been evacuated. #Zaleski #VintonCounty

“If you have any irritation, or shortness of breath, clean up.” “If you feel any lingering effects, please go to the hospital.” - Vinton County Health Department Environmental Director Brad Price #Zaleski #VintonCounty

BREAKING NEWS: The evacuation order has been lifted for the village of Zaleski after today's chemical leak from Austin Powder's Red Diamond facility. #VintonCounty

NEWS: In an exclusive interview with Nancy Sonick, we learned she plans on resigning from council in November. This leaves Nelsonville City Council with one less option come December, when the other six council members' terms end. NewsWatch reporter Joshua Hoerner has more.

NEWS: Racers from all over the world gathered in MacArthur Ohio on Saturday for the Southern Ohio Forest Rally. But one crew came with a cause bigger than racing. NewsWatch reporter Charlie Ihlenfeld has more.

BREAKING NEWS: Firefighters are still battling a fire at the historic Hotel McArthur in McArthur, Ohio. All of downtown McArthur is shut down and people are advised to avoid the area. This is a developing story, we will update as we learn more.

BREAKING NEWS: Firefighters contained the fire at Hotel McArthur in McArthur, Ohio. The Vinton County Emergency Management Agency says the roads in downtown McArthur will reopen once the site is cleaned up.

NEWS: A fire broke out yesterday at Hotel McArthur in McArthur, Ohio, causing severe damage to the building. NewsWatch reporter Joshua Hoerner was on site and spoke with locals about what they saw and what it means for McArthur. The full broadcast is on our YouTube channel.

NEWS: Most summer camps offer fishing, swimming, or sitting around a campfire. But at The Castle in Marietta, summer camp is about making early Ohio history fun. NewsWatch reporter Ty Carpenter was at the history camp's second day of activities.

BREAKING NEWS: Trimble Local School District Superintendent John Hurd is resigning effective July 31. The Board of Education will consider his resignation during tonight's special meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Trimble High School. Tune in to NewsWatch tonight at 6:30 p.m. for more.

NEWS: Bishop Educational Gardens' annual LilyFest invited people from across Ohio came to smell the lilies, buy crafts and take a stroll through the gardens. NewsWatch reporter Talia was at the festival and saw how LilyFest brings communities together. #lilyfest

NEWS: Back to school can be exciting, but for some families, it can also be overwhelming. More than a thousand people gathered in Nelsonville for the Athens County Back to School Bash to ease that burden. NewsWatch Reporter Ty Carpenter spoke with local families at the event.

NEWS: Athens residents and community organizations came together to provide early detection measures for breast cancer at Brake for Breakfast. Charlie Ihlenfeld spoke with organizers about why early detection is important this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. #woub #BreastCancer