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Tribune Editorials

Week ahead about show of respect

Patriotism has always run deep in Lawrence County with thousands of our sons and daughters answering the call to duty over the years. Although it ... Read more

Leaders do all possible for Bypass

Oftentimes in sports, victory comes down to preparation, execution and giving 100 percent effort. At that point, win or lose, you can feel assured that ... Read more

Plenty going on right here at home

Starting this weekend and running pretty much through the spring and summer, Lawrence County will be a busy and fun place to be. It is ... Read more

Our system worked as intended

It was a lengthy process — and not everyone will be happy with the results — but it certainly appears that our nation’s criminal justice ... Read more

Tribune Columnists

Sharing advice for 2013 graduates

As hundreds of Lawrence County students don their caps and gowns this week as part of that rite of passage from high school into adulthood, ... Read more | 3 comments

Perfect way to spend the day

On a beautiful Saturday morning like the one we enjoyed yesterday, it is likely that everyone can think of dozens of things they would like ... Read more

Colleague led by example

It was almost exactly 11 years ago that I sat in The Ironton Tribune waiting area, an inexperienced college student nervously waiting to be interviewed ... Read more

Cartoons not just for laughs

Being someone who is captivated by storytelling — this being a big reason why I sought a career in journalism in the first place — ... Read more | 1 comment

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Letters to the Editor

Community support made walk huge success

On Thursday, May 9, the Symmes Valley Elementary and High schools held their eighth annual Walk For A Cure for the American Cancer Society. The ... Read more

Burlington citizens must fight alcohol sales

The residents of Burlington may again be asked to make a decision this fall on allowing or not the sale of alcohol in their local ... Read more | 6 comments

Word of God trumps man’s laws every time

For once I can agree with Jim Crawford in that we all have the right to free speech. However, in the church we only have ... Read more | 6 comments

Immigration hearings are basically just a sham

What’s the point of holding a Congressional committee hearing if no one in attendance is going to bother to read the proposed legislation beforehand? That’s ... Read more | 3 comments

Opinion Columnists

Government can’t be trusted with our health

“We have a large government,” political consultant David Axelrod offered as a plea of ignorance to ... Read more | 6 comments

Will Congress act for America?

There are good reasons why Americans hold Congress in low esteem. The Senate is virtually closed ... Read more | 11 comments