LCSO employees get pay raises

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office employees will get raises but will continue to pay a portion of their health insurance, as stipulated in a new contract approved Thursday by the Lawrence County Commission. The employees have already approved the contract.Friday 10:21 a.m.(6 comments) | Read story

Abandoned house burns

CHESAPEAKE — The state fire marshal continues to investigate a structure fire that happened mid morning Thursday near the village limits of Chesapeake.Friday 10:20 a.m.Read story

County sells 26 parcels at tax auction

IRONTON — Twenty six Lawrence County parcels fell under the hammer Thursday during the first of three scheduled auctions to dispose of property whose owners are delinquent on the taxes.Friday 10:19 a.m.(1 comment) | Read story

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