Mark Shaffer, Author at The Tribune

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Morris sworn in as county recorder

For the first time in two decades, the Lawrence County Recorder’s Office had a new face sworn in on Monday. Lori Morris won the election ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, January 4, 2025 12:00 am

News

Historic horse track clubhouse in Raceland burns

RACELAND, Ky. — A major piece of Raceland history was lost early Thursday morning as the clubhouse that was part of the Raceland Park burned ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, January 2, 2025 9:27 am

Coal Grove

Village to build pocket park

COAL GROVE — The Village of Coal Grove will be getting a bit more public space. It recently got a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 12:00 am

Coal Grove

Coal Grove ramps open again, project to resume in spring

COAL GROVE — The construction work on the two roundabouts on Ohio 243/Marion Pike, on both sides of the U.S. 52 interchange, is done for ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, December 26, 2024 5:00 am

Coal Grove

Coal Grove to improve dock access

The Village of Coal Grove has got the money and is getting ready to start making improvements on its riverfront dock. “The Capital Budget money ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 12:00 am

News

Honoring the fallen

Wreaths Across America event was Saturday On Saturday, hundreds turned out to honor the fallen veterans at Woodland Cemetery as part of the long-running Wreaths ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00 am

Coal Grove

Coal Grove council to have a special meeting on Saturday

The Coal Grove Village Council will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the townhall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Friday, December 13, 2024 9:06 am

News

Mother, daughter wins Ironton bucks

A trip to get Christmas items turned into a mother and daughter into a winning duo during Ironton’s Small Business Saturday. Morgan Madden and her ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00 am

News

2024 Ironton Fighting Tigers state championship paper available

If you’re looking for a print copy of the Ironton Tribune’s coverage of the Ironton Fighting Tigers 2024 Division 5 state championship win and can’t ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 3:20 pm

News

Ratliff remembered by community

Additional reporting by Heath Harrison Former hardware store owner, WWII vet was 99 Roy Ratliff, one of Lawrence County’s last surviving World War II veterans ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:00 am

News

South Point to build pickleball courts

Christmas caroling set for Dec. 16  SOUTH POINT — A contract has been approved for concrete to build pickleball courts in the Village of South ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Sunday, December 8, 2024 12:00 am

Education

Symmes Valley schools closed after bomb threat hoax

Symmes Valley schools were closed on Thursday after a bomb threat was emailed to the school before classes even started for the day. Superintendent Greg ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Sunday, December 8, 2024 12:00 am

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Symmes Valley schools closed after bomb threat, investigators seeking person responsible

Symmes Valley schools were closed on Thursday after a bomb threat was emailed to the school before classes even started for the day. Superintendent Greg ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:02 pm

News

City tree is in place

On Monday, Nov. 26, a crew from the Ironton Street Department used a bucket truck and a chainsaw to set up a 25-foot tall Christmas ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 12:00 am

News

Harvest for the Hungry continues tradition

On Saturday, Harvest for the Hungry continued their long tradition of making sure local families had food to celebrate Thanksgiving. Volunteers were on hand to ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am

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