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Ohio doctor convicted of overprescribing painkillers, fraud
TOLEDO (AP) — A doctor who portrayed himself as an advocate for patients who need legitimate pain treatment has been convicted of overprescribing painkillers. A ...
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ARC co-chair visits projects up close
Manchin visits with CCTC, CAO GETAWAY — The head of the Appalachian Regional Commission paid a visit to ...
Six decades of service
Burcham retires from public office and Proctorville council PROCTORVILLE — When Dale Burcham retired from Proctorville’s village council ...
Here’s the beef
Fair hosts condensed, one-day cattle show The beef shows on Wednesday had less participants that most years, mainly ...
4-Hers show chickens at fair
ROME TOWNSHIP — The first animal competition took place on Saturday at the Lawrence County Fair, the day ...
News
Veterinarian has to have many skills
One of the things that I love about my job is the wide variety of patients and cases that I see. This is not the ...
by Guest Columnist.
Marshall University
Herd’s Salguero named to Rimington Trophy watch list
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall center Alex Salguero was named to the national watch list for the Rimington Trophy on Friday, an award that honors the ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:17 am
Ashland, KY
Work under way on U.S. 23 turn lane project
Watch for lane, shoulder closures near Raceland RACELAND, Ky. — Work’s under way on a $275,000 Kentucky Department of Highways project to extend U.S. 23 ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
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Foundation receives $50K for African American Community Fund
NELSONVILLE — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s African American Community Fund (AACF) is among 20 nonprofit funds receiving a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Bank ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
News
FirstEnergy to pay $230M in settlement in Ohio bribery case
CINCINNATI (AP) — The energy giant at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio admitted to riveting new details of its role ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
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Man arraigned on charges from Monday night chase
On Thursday morning, the man who led police on a high-speed chase through two states was arraigned in the Ironton Municipal Court. Adam W. Ray, ...
by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
News
AG Yost inks a $26B deal with major drug companies that fueled opioid epidemic
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Wednesday announced a historic $26 billion nationwide agreement with the three largest distributors of opioids and Johnson ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
News
Local veteran of Normandy dies at 98
Rudmann was POW after D-Day A local hero from the Greatest Generation of World War II has passed. Lawrence Rudmann Sr., of Ironton, was a ...
by Heath Harrison, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
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Enjoying the park
Groups help kids reconnect after pandemic The South Point Village Park on Tuesday was filled with kids taking part in Impact Prevention’s summer programs. Besides ...
by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
News
GALLERY: Pets of the Tri-State
Submitted photos from readers
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
Chesapeake
Chesapeake mayor recall effort ruled invalid
CHESAPEAKE — A petition to recall Chesapeake’s mayor has been ruled invalid by the Lawrence County Prosecutor. Terry Griffith, of Chesapeake, a former council member, ...
by Heath Harrison, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
Reds
Reds rally by Cardinals, 6-5
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tyler Stephenson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 win over the St. ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
Editorials
EDITORIAL: A local hero passes
The city of Ironton lost a true hero of the ages when Lawrence Rudmann died this week at age 98. A veteran of World War ...
by Editorial Board, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
Gallery
GALLERY: Faith and Funfest
Impact Prevention and Parks aLive hosted a Faith and Funfest in South Park for children including a look at first responder equipment and free snacks.
by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am
Ohio State
Big Ten chasing Buckeyes again for league title
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There aren't many revelations to be learned about Ohio State’s recent dominance in the Big Ten. But say the school’s name to Indiana ...
by Associated Press, Friday, July 23, 2021 11:59 pm
Ohio State
Big Ten sets COVID protocols; OSU trio preseason all-league
Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren said the conference will take a “decentralized” approach to COVID-19 protocols by allowing each school to put in place its ...
by Associated Press, Friday, July 23, 2021 11:57 pm
Sports
NFL teams face forfeits, no pay for COVID outbreaks
NFL teams that experience a COVID-19 outbreak among nonvaccinated players could forfeit regular-season games, with players on both teams not getting paid.
by Associated Press, Friday, July 23, 2021 11:57 pm
Sports
Ladies 9-Hole League welcomes back Fox
PINE GROVE — As the Sweathog foursome said to their teacher Mr. Kotter in the old TV show, “Welcome back.”
by Jim Walker, Friday, July 23, 2021 11:56 pm
Sports
Blue Jackets Schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Hockey 2021-22 Schedule Oct. 14 Arizona
by Associated Press, Friday, July 23, 2021 11:55 pm
Browns
Browns’ WR great Speedie finally gets spot into HOF
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mac Speedie spent his life overcoming hurdles both physical and figurative. He's about to clear another.
by Associated Press, Friday, July 23, 2021 11:54 pm
Browns
Mayfield not stressing about contract situation
GATES MILLS, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield is letting everyone else stress over his contract situation and future with the Browns. He’s got other priorities.
by Associated Press, Friday, July 23, 2021 11:52 pm
Ironton Tigers
Ironton SL All-Stars Hang State Champs Banner
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 23, 2021 11:51 pm
Sports
Cleveland will replace Indians nickname with Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP) — While riding his bike over a bridge across the Cuyahoga River near Progressive Field, Indians owner Paul Dolan rarely paid much attention ...
by Associated Press, Friday, July 23, 2021 11:49 pm
Columnists
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Protecting the ‘Made in the USA’ brand
Ohioans look for the “Made in the USA” label, because they want their dollars to support our economy, and they know it means a quality ...
by Guest Columnist, Friday, July 23, 2021 12:00 am
News
KBC recruiting summer blood donors to donate
Two cars being given away as reward LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky Blood Center is encouraging blood donors to give blood during the summer months, which ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 23, 2021 12:00 am
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Donation made for rescued beagles
Charleston, West Virginia shop Kin Ship Goods announced it raised $3,266 from sales of its T-shirts to go to Pitiful Paws rescue group. The funds ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 23, 2021 12:00 am
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