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MU professor remembers ‘March on Washington’

On Friday, Aug. 27, 1963, Huntington, W.Va. resident Phil Carter took the ride of a lifetime. Carter, a Huntington native, worked at Lake Vesuvius as ... Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Friday, August 23, 2013 10:01 am

News

Appalachian Uprising readies for second event of 2013

SCOTTOWN — Organizers call it “The Fastest Growing Bluegrass Music Festival in North America.” Appalachian Uprising is held the first weekend in June at Eden ... Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Thursday, August 22, 2013 11:17 am

Business

New business the old-fashioned way

  As big-box stores and super-retailers continue taking over American consumerism, a small piece of Americana remains on state Route 243 in Deering. Patrick’s Country ... Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 11:10 am

Education

New health course part of national pilot program

CHESAPEAKE — The medical field continues to grow, and students at Collins Career Center are getting a leg up on the competition. A two-year, grant-funded ... Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 11:08 am

Chesapeake

Grant sought for teaching innovations

CHESAPEAKE — Collins Career Center is encouraging students to “learn by doing.” Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 11:07 am

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True Patriot

There is an American Flag ribbon on the door of Hilda Davidson’s residence at Sherman Thompson Towers. But once inside her impeccable one-bedroom apartment, family ... Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:23 am

Coal Grove

Brammer resigns from Coal Grove Village Council

Village of Coal Grove council member Chris Brammer resigned his seat at a meeting on Saturday because he is moving to Texas. Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:19 am

News

Three sisters help celebrate youth choir’s 50th anniversary

For three sisters from Ironton, singing is a family affair. Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Monday, August 19, 2013 12:48 pm

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Fisher hits it big with ‘Extant’

As a young man, Ironton native Mickey Fisher loved movies and television. He particularly liked movies made my producer-director Steven Spielberg. “My creative DNA was ... Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Monday, August 19, 2013 9:49 am

News

Riding on the Wall of Death

Charlie Ransom leapt from an eight-foot high platform and ran wildly into the middle of Second Street in Ironton. Moments later he walked back toward ... Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:00 am

News

Local chef sheds light on ‘real’ bikers

There isn’t much James “Stubby” Orasco hasn’t seen during his decade as chef at Frog Town USA in Ironton. The biker bar is a top ... Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:00 am

Education

Curriculum, running track undergo changes at Rock Hill

The Rock Hill School District made several changes over the summer including curriculum based, security and aesthetic improvements. Wes Hairston, Rock Hill superintendent, said beginning ... Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Friday, August 16, 2013 11:19 am

News

Ironton-Lawrence County CAO named Ohio’s first Primary Care Medical Home

The Ohio State Legislature’s Joint Commission named the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization’s health centers as the state’s first Gold Seal Primary Care Medical Home. ... Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:53 pm

Education

York excited to take reins at Dawson-Bryant

  There isn’t much George York hasn’t seen in his 50 years as an educator, but he still manages to get excited about his job. ... Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:47 pm

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Youth wins second national soapbox derby

Defying odds has become somewhat of a habit for 16-year-old Kyle Bolen. Read more

by Brandon Roberts, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 12:30 pm

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