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Lifestyles

FOOD: Making tacos, making friends

Murphy takes passion on the road with ‘Taco and Friends’ food truck While his main job is in construction, Aaron Murphy of Ironton, always wanted ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:00 am

News

IPD swears in new officer

Borders graduated from police academy in 2020 On Wednesday afternoon, the Ironton Police Department got a new police officer, William Borders. “We expect great things ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Sunday, July 25, 2021 12:00 am

News

Man arraigned on charges from Monday night chase

On Thursday morning, the man who led police on a high-speed chase through two states was arraigned in the Ironton Municipal Court. Adam W. Ray, ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am

News

Enjoying the park

Groups help kids reconnect after pandemic The South Point Village Park on Tuesday was filled with kids taking part in Impact Prevention’s summer programs. Besides ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am

Gallery

GALLERY: Faith and Funfest

Impact Prevention and Parks aLive hosted a Faith and Funfest in South Park for children including a look at first responder equipment and free snacks. Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 am

News

Group helps addicted reconnect with community

CHESAPEAKE — As Lawrence County Municipal Court judge, Donald Capper oversees a lot of drug-related cases. Around three years ago, the judge and area pastors ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Thursday, July 22, 2021 12:00 am

News

Here’s the beef

Fair hosts condensed, one-day cattle show The beef shows on Wednesday had less participants that most years, mainly due to uncertainty that the pandemic would ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, July 17, 2021 12:00 am

Gallery

GALLERY: Some Gave All

During Family Fun Days on July 3, Coal Grove unveiled a new monument to honor Purple Heart recipients who had lived in the village. Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, July 17, 2021 12:00 am

News

Scottown boy who got lost in the woods found after 12 hours

SCOTTOWN — An autistic Scottown boy who went missing on Saturday was found safe after 12 hours of being lost in the woods. Brody Davis, ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Monday, July 12, 2021 4:57 pm

News

Getting back outdoors

On Wednesday and Thursday, Etna Park was filled with children playing as part of Ironton aLive’s Parks Alive program along with other groups including Impact ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Sunday, July 4, 2021 7:44 am

News

Ironton Police Department promotes two officers

On Wednesday, members Ironton Police Department gathered in the lobby of the Ironton City Center to see the promotion of two officers, Steve Wilson and ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Saturday, July 3, 2021 7:29 am

News

HEALTHY LIVING: Farmers market in eighth year

It was eight years ago that the Ironton Farmers Market opened up to the public. Since then, Market Square on Second Street in downtown has ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 12:00 am

Business

‘We’re ready to rock and roll’

New Townplace Suites by Marriott ready to open Tuesday After months of delays, the new Townplace Suites by Marriott in Ironton will be opening for ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Man has long history in construction

Taylor built his first house at the age of 17 Jim Taylor has a long history in the construction business. His business, Jim Taylor Construction, ... Read more

by Mark Shaffer, Sunday, June 20, 2021 12:00 am

News

Commissioners seek nominations for 2021 Veteran of the Year

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Lawrence County Commissioners, they discussed nominations for the 2021 Lawrence County Veteran of the Year. “This is an award we ... Read more