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What’s next for Memorial Hall?
A meeting is scheduled next week that could decide the fate of Memorial Hall after the county commissioners heard another opinion that the historic structure ... Read more
Flashing lights come under ODOT radar
You’re zipping down U.S. 52 between South Point and Proctorville, then you see them. Those flashing yellow lights on either side of the highway, officially ... Read more
Chesapeake, Ironton get ODNR grants
Two schools in Lawrence County have received money from a grant program from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. On Tuesday Ironton and Chesapeake schools ... Read more
Village getting court software estimates
COAL GROVE — Hoping to curtail unexpected expenses in the future, the Village of Coal Grove is looking to update it’s mayor’s court computer software. ... Read more
Leads followed in ‘Belle’ case
Law enforcement continues its detective work as it tries to find the identity of the woman now referred to as the “Belle in the Well.” Read more
- Coal Grove gets rescue truck for $1
- County wants to reach out to international corporations
- Officer injured while making arrest
- Rockwood repair timeframe delayed
- City floodwall system facing tougher restrictions
- Probation violator gets prison time
- Local senior citizens make big contributions
- HRs lift Nationals past Reds, 2-1
- Community Health Day set for May 19
- Chief explains police dispatch changes | 9 comments
- County seeks $1.3 million from SEOEMS | 1 comment
- City leaders, community dedicate new facilities
- Ironton man charged in cocaine seizure
- Conference’s mission to empower women
- Spotlight Dinner Show and Auction is May 24
- Bridging the meal gap
- Special Relay event geared for dogs to fund cancer research
- History buffs’ research assists PBS
- Council, employees spar over budget, layoffs | 3 comments
- Commission to take SEOEMS to court
- County asked to give up first-creditor rights on fairgrounds
- Special achievements
- IPD lays off three
- FEMA repairs progressing despite recent rains
Sports
14 area athletes qualify for regional
OAK HILL — It was a productive first day. A total of 14 area track athletes performed well at the Division II district track meet and ... Read more
- Cueto amused at idea he’s automatic
- Pacers upset Heat; Spurs cruise past Clippers
- Big Ten favors bowls for planned playoffs
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At long last
After completing high school, how long would you wait for your diploma? One man waited 59 years to receive what he rightfully earned. Read more | 3 comments
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RT @ODOT_SouthOhio: Lawrence County flooding closures: SR378 north of SR243; SR243 near McKinney Creek; SR217 near SR378.7 days ago
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Editorials
Global focus key to local opportunities
More than ever before, we live in a global economy. The days of just competing for new jobs with neighboring cities and states have long ... Read more
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Remembering we are all human
It might be the biggest understatement in the history of language, but here goes: Technology is ... Read more
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Taking the first step
PEDRO — Nathaniel Cheek has lived anything but a conventional life. The young man suffered a traumatic brain injury in an automobile accident at ... Read more | 1 comment
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IPD lays off three
When it meets this evening, Ironton City Council is likely to discuss the layoffs at the Ironton Police Department. Read more
