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Does current flood protection need help?
Those slate gray concrete walls that parallel the Ohio River loom 11 feet above the ground, like a monument to the survival of those who ... Read more
Reflections: Ironton attorney looks back
In his 92 years, Harold Spears has had what he calls “an adventuresome life.” As a WWII Navy combat veteran, Spears can remember seeing the ... Read more
News in Brief – 1/29/12
Ironton attorney stays elections’ board chair Democratic Party Chair Craig Allen has been nominated for his third term on the county board of elections. Allen ... Read more
Catholic Schools Week begins today
Today begins Catholic Schools Week, celebrated nationally and locally. The theme this year is “Faith, Academics, Service.” In a letter to parents, school officials stressed ... Read more
Open Door School celebrates 100th day
Reaching the number 100 in any category is certainly an accomplishment. 100th birthday. 100th anniversary. 100th day of school. The Open Door School reached the ... Read more
- New specialty pizza restaurant and raw bar coming to Huntington
- Sheriff concerned about unfounded rumors of crimes in Proctorville
- Haines trial postponed for fifth time
- Three units at sheriff’s office vote to become Teamsters | 1 comment
- Ironton tax hike, fee move ahead | 8 comments
- Ironton BOE could hire new coach Sunday
- Fugitive arrested in Proctorville
- Vinton County judge named to Carey’s seat
- Sheriff to get two new cruisers | 1 comment
- Special committee focusing on fundraising for new 4-H barn
- Federal investigation nets forgery indictments | 2 comments
- Green school district seeks emergency levy | 6 comments
- Yes or No? | 6 comments
- Chesy students create CD on Ironton historical tour
- Probation violators make court appearances
- Will citizens have to pay more?
- Two arrested in University Mart theft | 1 comment
- CJT’s finds new home in north Ironton
- Easy winter helps county crews with flood repairs
- Wage increase approved for village’s union workers | 2 comments
- OVRDC organizes for upcoming year
- Special presentation aims to break down autism barriers
- Jazz group set to play OUS Rotunda | 1 comment
- Cookie carnival
Sports

Salyers reaches 2 milestones in victory
PROCTORVILLE — Evan Salyers has been putting up double-doubles throughout his career. His double-double Friday night put him in double big company. The Fairland senior had ... Read more
Feature

Mission of hope, helping
This was no end-of-summer vacation; this was a genuine mission. Recently, 27 people from the Tri-State made a nine-day trip to the Central American nation ... Read more
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Lessons from 1937 Flood still resonate
Seventy five years later and the impact of one of the worst natural disasters ever to hit the Tri-State can still be felt today. The ... Read more
Opinions

City needs real solutions not Band-Aids
Talk about putting the proverbial cart before the horse. Some Ironton leaders are putting a whole ... Read more
Life

Radio celebrity exchanges mike for management job
They were words J.B. Miller never expected to hear: He was out of a job. But that’s what happened when the veteran radio personality was ... Read more | 2 comments
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Bridge back on track
Meeting between ODOT, mayor fruitful The bridge is back on track. Six weeks after announcing the Ironton-Russell Bridge project would be pushed back until summer ... Read more | 5 comments




