Statement from Ironton Tribune publisher kevin Austin on the departure of the paper’s managing/community editor Heath Harrison after 9 years:

Heath,

You will be missed, but your impact and contributions will never be forgotten. They will reside on the pages of The Ironton Tribune forever — from the many years of editorials, stories, articles, photographs and opinions you wrote the truth with integrity and honesty.

As you embark on a new journey, we cannot help but feel a tinge of sadness as we bid you farewell. You have been an integral part of our team, and your contributions have left an indelible mark on our company and the community we serve.

We will miss your work ethic, your dedication to excellence and your positive attitude. But we are also excited for you as you move on to new opportunities and challenges.

Your impact on our team will be remembered for a long time, and we are grateful for everything you have done. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and we are confident that you will achieve great success wherever you go.

— Kevin Austin