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Opinion

Help find our ‘Unsung Heroes’

We have grown into a society fixated on hero worship. But, unfortunately, much of our culture often showers this attention on the wrong individuals. Athletes. ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Sunday, January 27, 2013 12:00 am

Opinion

Don’t gamble on casino money

County governments and school districts across Ohio that are facing significant funding cuts have been hoping the local share of casino revenues will be a ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Sunday, January 20, 2013 5:20 am

Opinion

Decisions have consequences

Sir Isaac Newton’s third law of physics is that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Although the 17th Century scientist was talking about ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Sunday, January 13, 2013 12:00 am

Opinion

Censorship threatens society

It looks like 2013 is shaping up to be a great time for many television viewers. Well, at least it is for now, even as ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:56 am

Opinion

What was county’s top story in 2012?

Looking back, what was the top story in Lawrence County in 2012? That may sound like a simple question but the variety of answers can ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Sunday, December 30, 2012 12:35 am

Opinion

Christmas spirit can save economy

Two days in advance of the big yuletide deadline may not sound like much, but for the first time since ever, all my Christmas shopping ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Sunday, December 23, 2012 12:00 am

Opinion

Shooting should prompt questions

Just as a human being, and certainly as a parent of two young children, the breaking news alerts sent a sick feeling through my entire ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Sunday, December 16, 2012 12:00 am

Opinion

Reaching people, fighting hunger

It seems like everyone is doing a food drive these days, in part because the need is so great. But we don’t want your cans, ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Sunday, December 9, 2012 12:12 am

Opinion

Chamber’s Smith more than a voice

It seems somewhat ironic that it was an automobile that kept me from an event honoring a man who has become closely associated with selling ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Sunday, December 2, 2012 12:00 am

News

High Notes

  Jamie Vendera has built a reputation on his powerful voice and ability to shatter glass, a feat that could soon land him in the ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Monday, November 26, 2012 9:41 am

Opinion

Power of advertising on full display

Advertising, in all of its multitude of formats, can be a very powerful tool and the proof of that can be found in some unlikely ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Sunday, November 25, 2012 5:10 am

News

Ironton aLive helping make downtown shine

  The Rotary Fountain Square in downtown Ironton will soon sparkle — transformed into a winter wonderland of 5,000 twinkling white lights — thanks in ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 11:30 am

Opinion

Addition by subtraction doesn’t add up

Anyone who paid attention to local politics in the recent election probably heard a lot about the devastating cuts to what is commonly called the ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Sunday, November 18, 2012 12:00 am

News

Ironton Kiwanis serving up Breakfast with Santa

IRONTON — Santa Claus and his taste for pancakes are coming to town a little early this year, thanks to the Ironton Kiwanis Club. The ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, November 15, 2012 9:54 am

News

VFW hosts annual Woodland ceremony

The men of VFW Post 8850, in their maroon jackets and traditional hats, stood as a stark contrast to the lightly-clouded blue skies Sunday during ... Read more

by Mike Caldwell, Monday, November 12, 2012 10:16 am

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