NEW JOBS: Vinita expanding industrial park on 170 acres of land, people react

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NEW JOBS: Vinita expanding industrial park on 170 acres of land, people react

The City of Vinita is working on a nearly $1 million investment just miles from the planned American Heartland Theme Park.The city got funding to expand its industrial park to boost economic opportunity for the area."Were only 5,300 people. I mean, 50 jobs is huge," said Vinita resident Kathy Hershey.Over the next several months, the 170 acres of land next to an existing industrial park will be developed by businesses looking to come to the city…