The Solvay Field, at Ninth and Lorain streets in Ironton, was transformed into a skating rink in January 1977 as city workers bulldozed the snow to the outer edges of the baseball field. Shown are Larry Fraley in the front loader, city worker John McCabe and city recreation director Darrell Fry. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Tom Clutters)

“Our Gang” comedy films were enjoyed by 30 or so young people and adults during a January 1977 showing at the Briggs Lawrence County Library. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Tom Clutters)

Bill Dingus, director of Ohio University, Ironton branch, talks to Dean Scott, who will be teaching an automobile course at the school starting in January 1977. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Tom Clutters)

In January 1977, the shelves were cleared of bread around Ironton after news of an blizzard was broadcast. The blizzard didn’t amount to much, although temperatures dropped down to near zero. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Tom Clutters)

In early January 1977, members of the Risin’ Sun CB Club, in cooperation with the Lawrence County Civil Defense, have making deliveries of water to area residents whose service had been disrupted by the severe weather. From left, Jack Davis, Glenn Collins, Shay Farmer and Bill Davis. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Tom Clutters)

In January 1977, a McDonald’s restaurant opened for business in the K-Mart Shopping Plaza, just east of Burlington, with a seating capacity of 98. From left are owner Dick Cielec, employee Paula Dennison and assistant manager Scott Meade. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo)