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Bike racks installed at Rotary Fountain

On Thursday, the Ironton Rotary Fountain gained four new additions, artistic bike racks made by welding students Collins ... Read more | Add your comment

Banks adapting to the coronavirus status quo

It has been about a month since the outbreak of the coronavirus began to change daily life for ... Read more | Add your comment

Artists sought for crosswalk project

A non-profit group is seeking artists to brighten the public space around the Rotary Fountain in historic downtown ... Read more | Add your comment

Ohioans urged to wear masks

COLUMBUS — The number of coronavirus cases topped 4,000 over the weekend and Gov. Mike DeWine advised residents ... Read more | Add your comment

COVID-19

Tribune changing printing cycle

In response to the economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, as well as the change in recent years as to how its readers ... Read more | Add your comment

by Staff Reports.

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Shout it out: City sets community happy hour to yell encouragement

In an effort to keep community spirit alive in the time of the pandemic, the City of Ironton has issued a proclamation for a “Community ... Read more | Add your comment

by Mark Shaffer.

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4-H in-person programming canceled through July 6

Lawrence County 4-H has canceled all in-person programming through July 6, due to restrictions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. In a post on their Facebook page, ... Read more

by Heath Harrison, Saturday, April 11, 2020 12:46 pm

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Community Calendar – 4/11/2020

Monday Fairland BOE Meeting The Fairland Board of Education will have its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Due to the governor’s orders regarding public ... Read more

by Sarah Simmons, Saturday, April 11, 2020 12:20 pm

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Announcements – 4/11/2020

– Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Elkins Waste Services has changed how they pick up residential trash for the safety of workers. All trash must ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 11, 2020 12:19 pm

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April is child abuse prevention month

Columbus — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund encourages all residents to join the #EverydayOhioHeroes campaign to recognize everyday ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 11, 2020 11:56 am

Bengals

Bengals, Browns both need OL, linebackers in upcoming draft

The manner in which the NFL draft will be conducted is totally different. Now let’s see if the Cincinnati Bengals or Cleveland Browns selection process ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Friday, April 10, 2020 11:43 pm

Browns

Browns’ GM Berry prepared for unique, ‘virtual’ draft

CLEVELAND (AP) — With degrees from Harvard in economics and computer science, Browns general manager Andrew Berry would seem perfectly suited to handle any pitfalls ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 11:42 pm

Coal Grove Hornets

Junior Hornets win MSOVC basketball title

COAL GROVE — The Coal Grove 8th Grade Jr. Hornets had set their sights on winning a Championship in 2020, but after a rough 1-2 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 10, 2020 11:41 pm

Ohio State

College football making plans amid uncertainty

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Spring football was shelved because of the coronavirus. There is still plenty of work going on in college football. With the pandemic ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 11:39 pm

Chesapeake Panthers

Wilcoxon gets ‘Friend of Youth Award’

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by Jim Walker, Friday, April 10, 2020 11:38 pm

Sports

NFHS offering access to free online officiating courses

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Current high school sports officials, as well as individuals interested in joining the officiating ranks, will be able to access online education ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 10, 2020 11:34 pm

Sports

New feeder school option OK’d for non-public schools

COLUMBUS — Based on action taken by the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors during a special conference call meeting in December, OHSAA ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 10, 2020 11:33 pm

Sports

NYY most valuable franchise at $5B

NEW YORK (AP) — Forbes estimates the New York Yankees are baseball’s most valuable franchise at $5 billion, up 9 percent over last year and ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 11:32 pm

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Babe Ruth survived Spanish Flu — twice

In 1918, an influenza panic much like today’s COVID-19 struck the nation. The Spanish flu, as it was often called, killed at least 50 million victims ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 10, 2020 11:32 pm

Sports

College baseball talent level to go up with key change to draft

As disappointing as it’s been to have the college baseball season shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, Michigan coach Erik Bakich sees a silver ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 11:29 pm

Reds

Players switching to PlayStation round-robin regular season

NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Snell, Juan Soto and Bo Bichette are among the baseball stars switching over to PlayStation with America’s pastime on hold. Thirty ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 11:28 pm

Education

Diaper drive set for Tuesday

COAL GROVE — A diaper drive is set for Tuesday at the Coal Grove campus of Collins Career Technical Center. According to Adam Fry, director ... Read more

by Heath Harrison, Friday, April 10, 2020 6:52 am

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700,000 in Ohio file for unemployment

(AP) A look at coronavirus-related developments on Thursday: • ECONOMY: Nearly 700,000 people filed for unemployment in the last three weeks, the state Department of ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 6:46 am

COVID-19

Pandemic means less cases being heard

The Lawrence County Common Pleas Court is reducing hours and the grand jury won’t hear cases for another two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Friday, April 10, 2020 6:42 am

Sports

NFL will have 58 prospects participating in draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow and Ohio State edge rusher Chase Young are among 58 prospects who will participate virtually in ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 12:21 am

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LeBron: Closure not likely unless LA can finish year

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Instead of preparing for a playoff run, LeBron James is mostly spending the spring playing hoops with his teenage sons and ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 12:20 am

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Tagovailoa’s agent says he’s healthy, will be ready for camp

Tua Tagovailoa’s agent says the quarterback is healthy and will be ready for training camp. Tagovailoa held a virtual pro day with former NFL quarterback Trent ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 12:19 am

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Ex-Ranger Hamilton indicted, accused of beating daughter, 14

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton has been indicted on a felony charge of injury to a child after his ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 12:18 am

Sports

Report: Rams deal Cooks to Texans

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are trading receiver Brandin Cooks to the Houston Texans, according to a person familiar with the deal. The ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 12:18 am

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Feds deny claims of misconduct in college admissions case

BOSTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors denied allegations that investigators deliberately withheld and fabricated evidence to entrap actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, April 10, 2020 12:17 am

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OHSAA announces tentative details for spring sports seasons

COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association provided new details to member schools on Wednesday regarding spring sports schedules and tournament information if school ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 9, 2020 7:14 pm