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FAA letter not stopping commission in airport development CHESAPEAKE — The Lawrence County Commission is moving forward with plans to see if the county’s airport ... Read more | 4 comments

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Collins levy on tax bill

County property owners who paid the entire year of taxes when the first half was due will still get a tax bill this month. That ... Read more

  1. Parking lot utilizes special concrete
  2. ODOT employees compete in district ‘roadeo’
  3. Annual summer event billed as bigger, better | 2 comments

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Cleanup called success locally

The 24th annual Ohio River Sweep brought out 76 volunteers locally to clean the riverbanks in Lawrence County. “I am pleased with what we can ... Read more

St. Paul hosting day camp all week

It was nearly a decade ago that St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ironton began its Amazing Grace Day Camp as a, well, leap of faith. ... Read more

Celebrating 50 years

Celebrating 50 years

PINE GROVE — The roar of the sirens were first heard. Then came fire trucks, emergency squads and law enforcement vehicles down County Road 26 ... Read more

Bike trail proposed for eastern Lawrence

CHESAPEAKE — Adding bicycle trails to a streetscape design for the Chesapeake-Braddick neighborhood is part of future plans to upgrade the eastern end of the ... Read more

Ohio veterans running out of time to seek bonuses

CINCINNATI (AP) — Time is running out for eligible military veterans to claim Ohio bonuses of up to $1,500, and officials are worried that thousands ... Read more

  1. ODOT road work detailed for summer
  2. KDMC leads in number of runs by county EMS
  3. Sending country’s emblem to its final resting place
  4. Four bid for Ashland bridge job
  5. Teens join to make community better
  6. Learning about local politics
  7. Officials back off on annexation | 1 comment
  8. Sheriff’s office sporting new military vehicle | 1 comment
  9. ‘Peeps’ 5K run raises $7,500 for Hoops Family Children’s Hospital
  10. Repairing damage not as simple as in with the new
  11. SP man sentenced in case of sexual imposition | 1 comment
  12. Volunteers still sought for cleanup
  13. River’s Bend receives honor
  14. Giving blood is always in season

Sports

Kentucky Pro Football HOF induction adds McAfee, Bacon

Kentucky Pro Football HOF induction adds McAfee, Bacon

LOUISVILLE — Two Ohio pro football greats are being honored by Kentucky. George McAfee and Coy Bacon are part of this year’s inductees to the Kentucky ... Read more

  1. Taylor on awards list
  2. H.S. Football Combine
  3. Pittsburgh blanks Reds, 4-0

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Ironton post welcomes new OSHP commander

Ironton post welcomes new OSHP commander

Born and raised in Gallipolis, and having spent over half his career serving at the Gallipolis Post, Lt. Barry Call is no stranger to life ... Read more

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Editorials

Fair board works hard on changes

Almost a rite of passage for young and old alike, the Lawrence County Fair showcases the best of Appalachia and southern Ohio. The annual event ... Read more

Opinions

Fatherhood is unique ‘job’

Unlike just about anything else in life — except for maybe being a mom — fatherhood ... Read more | 1 comment

Life

Making sure no child goes hungry at any time

Making sure no child goes hungry at any time

  ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP — For Dee Travis, it all started over a can of tuna. The literacy coordinator for Rock Hill Elementary School was walking ... Read more

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Committee proposed to find revenue

An ad hoc committee to review instituting a utility tax and other options for increasing county revenue could be named in the next month. Read more | 13 comments

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