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So, exactly who are ‘they?’

Be honest. When you look at Ironton, you see what once was, what could be and what you want to see. The opportunities abound for ... Read more

Nothing grand about bargain

President Barack Obama wants a long-term budget/tax deal that has been named “The Grand Bargain.” The plan is envisioned by the president as the final ... Read more | 5 comments

Provocative, hateful not same

Two weeks ago I wrote a column encouraging churches to take a moral stand and make their voices heard as the Supreme Court deliberates the ... Read more | 11 comments

Officials need to support citizens not NRA

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy on Thursday signed into law one of the nation’s toughest gun-control packages. He did so watched not just by family members ... Read more | 3 comments

Port authority has helped city

The Ironton Port Authority started work in 2005. During the eight years of operation, the IPA has been directly responsible for more than $4 million ... Read more | 1 comment