Mark Shaffer, Author at The Tribune

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14 people indicted by grand jury

The Lawrence County grand jury returned 14 indictments in December and most of the charges are related to drugs or identity fraud. People indicted and ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Monday, February 3, 2025 12:00 am

News

Show of support

Firefighters show up at court to support one who was attacked On Wednesday morning, firefighters from several volunteer fire departments and some EMTs met up ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Sunday, February 2, 2025 12:00 am

News

EMS has a busy month

Dora Myers fundraiser set for Sunday The Lawrence County commissioners learned that December was a busy month for EMS. In a monthly report submitted by ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, February 1, 2025 12:00 am

News

Commission approves $15K for Third and Center

The Lawrence County Commissioners heard from the director of Third and Center at their meeting on Tuesday and were provided with an overview of the ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, January 25, 2025 12:00 am

Coal Grove

Coal Grove man arrested in VA parking lot

Suspect charged after domestic violence incident COAL GROVE —  A man was arrested peacefully after he was found sleeping in the VA hospital parking lot ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Friday, January 24, 2025 12:54 pm

Coal Grove

Wanted Coal Grove man captured

COAL GROVE — Coal Grove Mayor Andy Holmes said that a man that the police department has been searching for has been apprehended. In a ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, January 23, 2025 4:32 pm

News

Ironton man dies after hit and run

An Ironton man died after being involved in a hit and run accident on Wednesday night. IPD detective Capt. Brian Pauley said the police department ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:35 pm

Coal Grove

Police searching for Coal Grove man after domestic violence report

COAL GROVE —  A domestic violence situation turned into a manhunt after the suspect ran from police on Wednesday night. According to a Coal Grove ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, January 23, 2025 10:44 am

Business

Meet Hank

WIRO-FM returns to its country roots, sports broadcasting  After weeks of speculation, 107.1 WIRO-FM is now a classic country station. The radio station was bought ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:00 am

News

Worthington man arrested for Raceland clubhouse fire

RACELAND, Ky. — A Worthington, Kentucky man has been arrested on Tuesday for the fire that destroyed the Raceland clubhouse in early January. The fire ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:05 pm

Ashland, KY

Raceland clubhouse fire investigation continues

RACELAND, Ky. — An investigation into the fire that destroyed the clubhouse at the former Raceland horse track continues. Around 2 a.m. on Jan. 2, ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am

News

‘It was time’

Hager retires after two decades as county recorder Friday was a bittersweet day for Sharon Gossett Hager. After 30 years in the county recorder office, ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, January 11, 2025 12:00 am

News

First woman added to Veterans Commission

Kayla Brown became the first woman appointed to the Lawrence County Veterans Service Commission when she was sworn in by Lawrence County Common Pleas Judge ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am

News

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

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