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News

Budget commission adds to coffers

The county’s general fund is almost $300,000 richer following action by the budget commission. But the question of the $500,000 that two of the three ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 1:42 pm

News

Family history classes add to depth of work

Taking well-honed genealogical skills a step further is the point of upcoming classes at the Briggs Lawrence County Library. “We will be having a set ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 1:41 pm

Business

Vet clinic opens in downtown Ironton

  All creatures great (maybe not too great) and small are now welcome at the Victorian-style house at 714 Park Ave., AKA, the Ironton Animal ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:30 am

Hot Topics

Is it marriage or not?

Church leaders weigh in on Supreme Court ruling   A week later the nation is still reacting and in some cases reeling over the U.S. ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Sunday, July 5, 2015 12:27 am

News

Debate grows on where $500,000 is or if it is anywhere

Question: Why was the sheriff’s test purchase order to see if there are any funds for moving the jail to the ORV rejected? Answer: A) ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Friday, July 3, 2015 12:11 pm

News

Rain barely slows culvert replacement

CHESAPEAKE — Less than a month in, a culvert replacement project on State Route 243 is basically on schedule. “The rain caused a little bit ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Friday, July 3, 2015 12:10 pm

News

Another Democrat may throw hat in ring

A fourth Democrat may enter the race to unseat current Lawrence County Commissioner Bill Pratt. On Thursday, Ironton area businessman Tim Edwards picked up a ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Friday, July 3, 2015 12:10 pm

Education

Practicing for what they hope won’t happen

PEDRO — Bundled up in yellow bunker gear, firemen tore away the side of the yellow school bus, their faces wet as much from sweat ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Thursday, July 2, 2015 10:03 am

News

Will PO get approval?

Sheriff to see if any funds there for jail move   Sometime today Lawrence County Sheriff Jeff Lawless should get official word if there is ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 1:11 pm

News

Gardeners tilling away for 3rd season

In its third year Ironton’s Community Garden continues to attract the novice and experienced gardeners who need their own little plot. “The garden is going ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 1:10 pm

News

Ready to take plunge

As the public reaction bounces between jubilation and vitriol on the controversial ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday that gay marriages are legal ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Sunday, June 28, 2015 12:01 am

News

Security cameras up and ready at Burlington Commons park

BURLINGTON — A few old-fashioned fundraisers have brought a new sense of security to the Burlington Commons park. On Friday eight security cameras were up ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Sunday, June 28, 2015 12:00 am

News

$500,000: Is it real or not?

Jail census keeps rising   BURLINGTON — Is there really $500,000 set aside to help fund moving the jail to Franklin Furnace. Or not? That ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Friday, June 26, 2015 10:29 am

News

It’s getting closer

Ground broken for start of Portsmouth bypass   MINFORD — Almost like a mantra to progress, the roar of the bulldozers digging up and down ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:13 am

News

Rome Township senior complex gets needed tax credits; expected to open by 2017

ROME TOWNSHIP — A controversial senior housing complex outside of Proctorville is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Monday the Ohio Housing Finance ... Read more

by Benita Heath, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 10:53 am

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