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Brown reintroduces bill to protect vulnerable call center jobs in the U.S.
Senator seeks to to prevent offshoring, create public list of companies that send jobs overseas WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, along with ...
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The man with the vision
Longtime CCTC head Dodgion retires after 47 years in education GETAWAY — Today is Steve Dodgion’s last official ...
Liberty Bank celebrating its 125th anniversary
In 1896, one of Ironton’s longest running businesses got its start, and continues to serve Lawrence County to ...
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 ...
Lifestyles
Local author earns acclaim for children’s books
Has been taking part in children’s events at libraries, schools SOUTH POINT — A Lawrence County author and former staff member at the Huntington Museum ...
by Heath Harrison.
Browns
Chubb, Browns agree to extension
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns weren’t going to let Nick Chubb run away. Cleveland and the star running back agreed Saturday night to a three-year, $36.6 ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, August 1, 2021 10:01 pm
Coal Grove Hornets
CGLL election meeting Aug. 15
The Coal Grove Little League will conduct elections at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15, at the little league fields.
by Staff Reports, Sunday, August 1, 2021 9:34 pm
Reds
Reds whip Mets as Votto fill-in Schrock gets 5 hits, homers
NEW YORK (AP) — Reds rookie Max Schrock did his best Joey Votto imitation. Schrock went 5 for 5 with a home run while giving the ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, August 1, 2021 8:52 pm
Reds
Votto inches from HR record; Báez helps Mets rally past Reds
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto could not have come any closer. The star slugger fell inches short of matching the major league record with a ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, August 1, 2021 8:51 pm
Columnists
Doug Johnson: Our worldly treasures can weigh us down sometimes
A few years ago, Pastor Chuck Swindoll told the story of Yussiff, the Terrible Turk. He was a 350-pound wrestler who won the European wrestling ...
by Guest Columnist, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:00 am
News
Ironton Wizardfest is set to return in November
After an absence last year, Ironton Wizardfest will make a comeback this fall. Organizer Brad Bear said this year’s festival is set for Nov. 13-14 ...
by Heath Harrison, Saturday, July 31, 2021 9:00 am
Columnists
Tindall’s work was critical for the Apollo mission
EDITOR’S NOTE: Don Lee is taking a break from his column this week. The following is a piece that originally was published on July 24, ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, July 31, 2021 5:56 am
News
Ohio University suspends Delta Pi frat for hazing violations
ATHENS (AP) — Ohio University has suspended another fraternity for violating hazing rules. The Athens-based school has notified the Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Chi ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, July 31, 2021 12:00 am
Huntington, W. Va.
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington has new health program officer and communications, research manager
HUNTINGTON — The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington recently welcomed Claire Snyder, health program officer, and Kim Price, communications and research manager, to the foundation’s grantmaking ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 31, 2021 12:00 am
Gallery
GALLERY: Memory Lane 7-31-21
Scenes from our region’s past
by Heath Harrison, Saturday, July 31, 2021 12:00 am
Gallery
FOCUS: Scenes from CCTC
Superintendent Steve Dodgion has retired after 42 years at Collins Career Technical Center. Here are scenes from the last few years of the school’s programs ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 31, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyles
Jehovah’s Witnesses to hold global event
Breaking a century-old tradition in the name of health and safety, the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event to ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 31, 2021 12:00 am
News
Baldridge issues statement on Commercial Liability Partners, Killen Power Plant decommissioning
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Brian Baldridge, R-90, on Monday issued a statement vowing to keep tabs on Commercial Liability Partners and the Killen Power Plant ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 31, 2021 12:00 am
News
Lawsuit: Ohio wrongly denying parole to ex-death row inmates
COLUMBUS (AP) — Former death row inmates in Ohio are being denied the opportunity for parole despite legal precedent requiring they receive “meaningful consideration” for ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, July 31, 2021 12:00 am
News
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in county
286 cases since June 1 At Tuesday’s meeting of the Lawrence County Commissioners, one of the topics of discussion was the county’s rising COVID-19 infection ...
by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, July 31, 2021 12:00 am
Columnists
Mark McCown: Attorney can be noble, but can’t be nobility
Dear Lawyer Mark: I’ve got a question for you that deals with lawyers, but not really the law. I’m sending you this letter my cousin ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, July 31, 2021 12:00 am
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Ohio offering $100 coronavirus vaccination incentive to state employees
COLUMBUS (AP) — State employees will receive $100 for getting the coronavirus vaccine and their spouses will receive $25 if they also get vaccinated, under ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, July 31, 2021 12:00 am
Editorials
EDITORIAL: Dodgion built much success
Next week, Collins Career Technical Center will have a new superintendent for the first time in two decades. Longtime educator Steve Dodgion has retired, after ...
by Editorial Board, Saturday, July 31, 2021 12:00 am
Reds
India, Votto belt HRs as Reds down Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the ...
by Associated Press, Friday, July 30, 2021 11:20 pm
Bengals
Burrow ready but Bengals stay cautious
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow says his surgically repaired knee is “just about 100 percent,” but the Cincinnati Bengals really don't want anyone knocking their ...
by Associated Press, Friday, July 30, 2021 11:19 pm
Browns
Tretter blasts NFL wristband rule
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns center and NFLPA President J.C. Tretter feels the NFL is trying to shame players by urging teams to require vaccinated and ...
by Associated Press, Friday, July 30, 2021 11:18 pm
Sports
Group shares wins at Ladies 9-Hole outing
PINE GROVE — The Ironton Ladies 9-Hole Golf Association went 3-for-4. After hostess Pat Lambert served breakfast treats and tea made by Theresa at the Pine ...
by Jim Walker, Friday, July 30, 2021 11:16 pm
Browns
Browns, Mayfield not yet talking contract extension
“Honestly, all he needs to do is work, perform and he’s going to be fine,” Browns general manager Andrew Berry said when asked what the ...
by Associated Press, Friday, July 30, 2021 11:14 pm
News
Diedrich Boulevard by Kroger to be down to one lane next week
RUSSELL, Ky. – Traffic on the southbound lane of Diedrich Boulevard by the Kroger shopping center will be down to one lane next week. The ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 30, 2021 6:14 pm
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