Candidates for Symmes Valley homecoming queen pose for a photo in 1970 in advance of the game. From left are Virginia Wilson, senior, Kathy Miller, senior, Martha Miller, sophomore, Lora Henderson, junior and Sue McCarty, freshman. (The Ironton Tribune | File photo)

Howard Singer said he wanted to be the first to “drive” down the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati “because it’s there.” Singer made the journey in a 14-foot vehicle, named the “Valvoline Amphicar,” which could run on both land and water. He made a stop in Ironton in 1978. (The Ironton Tribune | File photo |Jona Clark)

Winners of the Most Outstanding Majorettes at Paul Blazer Majorette Camp in the 1972-73 school year were from Rock Hill Junior High. Pictured are, front, Tammy McCorkle, head majorette, second row, from left, LaFon Jewell, Ginger Murnahan, back, Monica McColister and Kim Hardy. (The Ironton Tribune | File photo)

Mrs. Frank Wilks and Mrs. Bill Evans accept a donation from Mrs. Dale Burcham for a drive for the Fairland High School band in 1970. (The Ironton Tribune | File photo)

Presenting themselves as the perfect Southern couple are Phillip and Teresa LeMaster, portraying characters from American history in their musical drama, “Liberty,” which was presented by Central Christian Church at Family Fun Night in 1987. (The Ironton Tribune | File photo | Ray Saviciunas)

A gathering of local country musicians jams at a booth at the Proctorville Flea Market in February 2000. (Photo by Heath Harrison)