Columnists

Doug Johnson: Our view of the world depends on our location

In 1973, G. W. Target wrote a short story entitled “The Window,” which tells of two men, both ...

Lifestyles

Viviane Khounlavong: Finding spring renewal through meditation

Spring has sprung. Once again, a new season of life and abundance is upon us.  This time of ...

Lifestyles

PROFILE 2024: Stories with a message

Ironton children’s author is now up to her eighth book Just outside of Ironton, a small cottage is ...

Lifestyles

MJ Wixsom: A journey with daffodil project

In the heart of Ashland, Kentucky’s Central Park, a breathtaking sea of daffodils dances in the spring breeze, ...

Business

PROFILE 2024: Realm of fandom

Purple Earth Comics pushes past momentous milestone For John Horst, when it came time to venture into the ...

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: Why did He have to say that?

The words came quickly and were spoken in the midst of an agonizing death, yet they still cause ...

Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: Crucifixion to resurrection

The Bible does not go into great detail concerning what Jesus felt during His crucifixion.  However, since He ...

Opinion

MJ Wixsom: Diving into scuba lessons

As a veterinarian, my passion for understanding and caring for animals extends far beyond the confines of land. ...

Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: Crime doesn’t pay, but sin does

You may have heard the phrase “Crime doesn’t pay.” Well, it’s true… sooner or later the penalty will ...

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: Just one look put Peter under conviction

The night was not unlike any other if it weren’t for the shouts of soldiers and the clamor ...

Lifestyles

Celtic folksinger Connie Dover to perform in Ironton on St. Patrick’s Day

Connie Dover, acclaimed by the Boston Globe as “the finest folk ballad singer America has produced since Joan ...

Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: Advertising error leaves man without results, help

Several years ago, “Dear Abby” mentioned a fellow named R. D. Jones in one of her newspaper columns. ...

Columnists

Tim Throckmorton: Dodging decisions won’t help eternally

Merriam Webster Dictionary defines a procrastinate as, blameworthy delay, especially through laziness or apathy. Dawdling, loitering, dallying… The ...

Opinion

MJ Wixsom: Doctor to take trip to help strays

I will be out of the office the last two weeks in March.  As a veterinarian deeply committed to ...

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: Princesses are not the only ones need saving

I must confess that at one time I openly made fun of grandparents!  I’d say things like, “why I’d ...

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