Columnists
Don Lee: Rickenbacker survived plane crash in Pacific Ocean
EDITOR’S NOTE: Don Lee is taking a break from his column this week. The following is a piece that originally was published on Dec. 22, ...
Top Stories
Praying for America
National Day of Prayer held on courthouse steps As is the tradition, on Thursday, local ministers from the ...
Keeping it fresh: Market returns
Saturday brought the return of the produce and crafts to Market Square in Ironton. “Ironton aLive’s Ironton Farmers ...
GENERATIONS: She’s the boss
She never wanted to be a business owner, but Cindy Barnes has owned Peddler’s Family Restaurant since 2013. ...
Shake Shoppe to have fundraiser
The Shake Shoppe will be helping to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State on Saturday, ...
News
House passes Baldridge’s bill to allow Ohioans to discharge fireworks
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House of Representatives passed on Thursday House Bill 172, legislation sponsored by State Rep. Brian Baldridge, R-90, that would remove the ...
by Staff Reports.
Rock Hill Redmen
Redwomen swing and sting Lady Panthers
CHESAPEAKE — There’s an old John Anderson country song where he sings, “We’re just a swingin’.” The Rock Hill Redwomen came out swinging and never stopped ...
by Jim Walker, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 1:08 am
Reds
Naquin, Barnhart spark Reds 14-2 rout of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tyler Naquin homered and drove in four runs, Tucker Barnhart keyed a six-run fourth inning with a two-run double and the Cincinnati ...
by Associated Press, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:35 am
Sports
Lady Vikings’ comeback falls just short
AID — What if? Pt. Pleasant made two outstanding catches that robbed extra base hits by Jocelyn Carpenter and Emily Estep that cost the Symmes Valley ...
by Jim Walker, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyles
ARTS AND CULTURE: Rustic Rachy – Rachael Sanders
Artistic Style: Arts & Crafts Location: Ironton How did the project start? I began painting and drawing in junior high and stuck with it in ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:00 am
Ironton Tigers
Lady Titans edge Lady Tigers in 16-inning pitcher’s duel
This wasn’t a pitcher’s duel. It was a pitching clinic. Ironton Lady Fighting Tigers’ Keegan Moore pitched a 16-inning complete game while the Portsmouth Notre Dame ...
by Jim Walker, Monday, May 10, 2021 11:27 pm
News
Ironton: Boil water advisory issued
A boil water advisory has been issued for Ironton residents along Kevin street in the north end of town due to a water main break. ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, May 10, 2021 2:28 pm
News
Ironton man arrested for drugs, attempting to solicit sex with a minor
An Ironton man who is an assistant coach at Dawson-Bryant schools was arrested in an Ashland, Kentucky, park on Friday evening after he allegedly attempted ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, May 10, 2021 11:44 am
News
Ohio Department of Aging seeks ‘Stories of Strength’ to celebrate Older Americans Month
COLUMBUS – Each year, Ohio and the nation celebrate May as Older Americans Month. This year’s theme is “Communities of Strength.” To help show the ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, May 10, 2021 6:00 am
COVID-19
COVID-19 cases down to 24 in county this past week
Among the items on the commission agenda was a proclamation making May 3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week in Lawrence County. Commission president DeAnna Holliday said it ...
by Mark Shaffer, Monday, May 10, 2021 12:00 am
Education
OUS announces ADN, BSN graduates
Ohio University Southern has announced its list of Spring 2021 Associate Degree Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates. During the spring semester, 51 ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, May 10, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyles
FOOD: Fresh Fruit Pizza Tart, Garlic pasta w/Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil
Fresh Fruit Pizza Tart • 16.5 ounces sugar cookie dough, prepared • 4 ounces nonfat cream cheese, softened • 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream • ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, May 10, 2021 12:00 am
Columnists
Jim Crawford: Making government serve the people
In the 1990 Tom Hanks movie “Joe vs. the Volcano,” Hanks is portrayed as a down-on-his-luck everyman working in a dead-end job like so many ...
by Guest Columnist, Monday, May 10, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
Tortorella out after 6 years as Blue Jackets’ coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Tortorella is out as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after six seasons. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said in a statement ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, May 9, 2021 8:38 pm
Chesapeake Panthers
Southeast Ohio Sectional Baseball Pairings
Northwest/Portsmouth at Nelsonville-York/Rock Hill Wellston/Piketon at 3. Ironton (17-4) Chesapeake/North Adams at South Point/Eastern Brown
by Staff Reports, Sunday, May 9, 2021 7:29 pm
Reds
Reds-Indians makeup date Aug. 9
CLEVELAND (AP) — The three-game series finale between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians set for Sunday has been postponed by rain and re-scheduled for ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, May 9, 2021 6:35 pm
Gallery
Gallery: National Day of Prayer
Local pastors gather on Lawrence County Courthouse steps for National Day of Prayer.
by Mark Shaffer, Sunday, May 9, 2021 9:00 am
Columnists
Celebrating 30 years as a veterinarian
Guardian Animal had a birthday this past week. Facebook thought it was my birthday so a lot of well-wishers thought I lied about my age. ...
by Guest Columnist, Sunday, May 9, 2021 6:30 am
Columnists
Doug Johnson: Just because we want it now, doesn’t mean we get it
Have you ever asked God for something and didn’t get it? Has it ever seemed like God was too late to meet your need? In ...
by Guest Columnist, Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:00 am
News
Johnson visits U.S.-Mexico border
Calls on Biden and Harris to tackle immigration WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, was part of a three-member group of Congressional Republicans from ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:00 am
COVID-19
COVID-19 case rate continues to drop in Ohio
Less than half now at Red Level Three COLUMBUS — Ohio’s average number of COVID-19 cases continued to fall for a third consecutive week, but ...
by Heath Harrison, Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:00 am
COVID-19
Acton to receive JFK Profile In Courage Award
Former health department director cited for work during pandemic BOSTON — The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation has announced that it will honor the former ...
by Heath Harrison, Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:00 am
Reds
Indians bounce back to beat Reds 9-2
CLEVELAND (AP) — César Hernández hit a three-run triple and Aaron Civale pitched seven strong innings to stay unbeaten as the Cleveland Indians struck back ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, May 8, 2021 10:08 pm
Ironton Tigers
Eagles soar by Fighting Tigers
COLUMBUS — This wasn’t the way you want to celebrate. The Ironton Fighting Tigers clinched the Ohio Valley Conference baseball title outright on Friday when Fairland ...
by Jim Walker, Saturday, May 8, 2021 9:56 pm
Sports
Seniors lead Flyers easy win over Pointers
Jimmy Mahlmeister wasn’t the star of the show. However, he was the emcee. Mahlmeister pitched a three-hitter and went 3-for-3 as the St. Joseph Flyers blanked ...
by Jim Walker, Saturday, May 8, 2021 9:56 pm
South Point Pointers
Pointers rally in 7th to beat Titans, 7-5
PORTSMOUTH — From the start of the game to the end, the South Point Pointers got better, much like their season. The Pointers rallied for three ...
by Jim Walker, Saturday, May 8, 2021 9:54 pm
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