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Three units at sheriff’s office vote to become Teamsters
Historically, law enforcement agencies that are unionized are represented by the Fraternal Order of Police. But at the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, that’s ... Read more | 1 comment
Ironton tax hike, fee move ahead
With a 2012 budget shortfall of between $175,000 and a half million dollars looming on the horizon, Ironton City Council Thursday evening shied away from ... Read more | 7 comments
Ironton BOE could hire new coach Sunday
The Ironton Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for 4 p.m. Sunday to consider employment for the supplemental position of head football ... Read more
Fugitive arrested in Proctorville
PROCTORVILLE — A fugitive from Gallia County was apprehended Thursday morning by officers of the Proctorville police department and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office. ... Read more
Vinton County judge named to Carey’s seat
COLUMBUS — Vinton County Judge Philip H. Rose has been selected by the House Republican Caucus to be appointed to the vacant 87th House ... Read more
- 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 | 4 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
- Students’ goal to reach out to others
- Real Meal program offers meal to needy
- Chesapeake students work toward first D.C. trip
- ‘Tea Lady’ to address Health and Wellness Initiative
- Back child support lands man in court
- Marching band seeks community help
- Ironton leaders analyzing services | 2 comments
- Firefighters check blaze at Dow Chemical fitness room
- Dog shelter becoming more self-sufficient | 3 comments
Sports
Reds excited with chances this season
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — They say you can never have enough pitching. Evidently, Cincinnati Reds’ general manager Walt Jocketty agrees. Read more
- Lady Tigers keep playing defense in win over Pioneers
- Female Flyers shoot way by Lady Royals
- Chesy girls shut down River Valley
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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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Green schools not alone in budget crunch
The Green Local School District in nearby Scioto County may be the first local district to seek more help from taxpayers to keep the doors ... Read more
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Heroes can be found in everyday places
Hero. It is a small word with a big meaning — and near infinite possibilities when ... Read more
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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
