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News

Domestic violence suspect hospitalized after being shot by deputy

PEDRO — The state is investigating after a Lawrence County deputy shot a suspect during a domestic violence call after the suspect threatened to kill ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Monday, January 15, 2024 12:00 am

Business

Peddler’s closes after three decades

Owner cites high food costs A simple, handwritten sign on both doors marked the end of one of Ironton’s long-time local restaurants. “Permanently closed. Sorry,” ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Friday, January 12, 2024 2:04 pm

Business

‘It grew into a monster!’

New Backfire Boo-tique specializes in creating for horror fans, haunted houses At just 18 years old, Tayen Poplin has started a brick and mortar store, The ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 12:00 am

Business

Council voting to keep commercial marijuana businesses out of residential areas

On the agenda of the Ironton City Council on Thursday, Dec. 28, was the issue of where marijuana can be grown or sold commercially in ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, January 6, 2024 12:00 am

Education

Returning home to help the community

Clay left Ironton, comes back to help with healthy outcomes Zoie Clay is the new Family and Consumer Sciences educator at The Ohio State University Extension ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Friday, December 29, 2023 12:00 am

Education

Symmes Valley Elementary named among top 1 percent

Symmes Valley Elementary has been recognized as one of 26 Ohio schools for exceptional student performance in the past two years. “There are currently 2,536 ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Monday, December 25, 2023 12:00 am

News

Retired deputy honored as ‘Officer of the Year’

Bollinger served 25 years as Lawrence County deputy Just days before his retirement from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Detective Sgt. Aaron Bollinger got a ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, December 21, 2023 12:00 am

News

Coal Grove Planning Commission meeting canceled

The Coal Grove Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday night has been canceled. It will be rescheduled at a later date. Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 10:59 am

News

Appointment made to complete housing board

After a brief interruption, the Ironton Metropolitan Housing Authority has a functioning board again. The IMHA did not have an active board when the director ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Sunday, December 17, 2023 12:00 am

News

3 hospitalized from U.S. 52 accident on Wednesday

An accident on Wednesday sent three people to a hospital and tied up traffic on U.S. 52 for a couple of hours. Ohio State Highway ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, December 16, 2023 12:00 am

News

Commissioners approve 2024 budget

While everyone is getting ready for Christmas at this time of the year, for elected officials on all levels of government, it is the season ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, December 14, 2023 12:00 am

News

Commissioners approve 2024 budget

While everyone is getting ready for Christmas at this time of the year, for elected officials on all levels of government, it is the season ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Sunday, December 10, 2023 12:00 am

News

4 years, 3 promotions

Blankenship sworn in as IPD captain It was a familiar scene in the lobby of the Ironton City Center last Thursday — Brandon Blankenship was being ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Friday, December 8, 2023 12:00 am

local

Council swears in mayor, new councilman

At a late evening organizational meeting on Friday, the Ironton City Council swore in a new councilman, returning councilmen and the mayor as well as ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 12:01 am

Business

Second trip nets Ironton Bucks

Igo finds Elf on Shelf during Ironton’s Small Business Saturday event It took two trips for this year’s winner find the Elf on the Shelf ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 12:00 am

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