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Tim Throckmorton: America would have been different without history-making courage

Upon observing the lack respect for the American flag by many young Americans, Former Secretary of Education William…

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MJ Wixsom: There is nothing like the resilience of a dog’s love for their people

There’s a moment every day that never fails to make me smile.  I’ll step outside to check the…

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Jim Crawford: Budget only increases economic disparity

“Working families over elites” is s the subheading of the House version of the Trump budget sent to…

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Jeri Fields: Working to stop the scams

Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use tactics to deceive you…

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Martha Diaz Aszkenazy: USPS must be pulled from brink

The United States Postal Service is on the brink of a self-induced collapse.  The failed policies of the…

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Tim Throckmorton: Give us the true king… Jesus

The history of our great nation and the history of our faith is much more than an epic…

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MJ Wixsom: The luxury of a having a veterinarian

It’s easy to take things for granted — running water, reliable electricity, and for many of us, ready…

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Jim Crawford: Sobering reflections

“From the outside looking in, it’s hard to understand. From the inside looking out, it’s hard to explain.”…

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EDITORIAL: Telling the full story of U.S. history

Earlier this month, the Lawrence County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau unveiled two historic markers in Ironton, dedicated to…

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Tim Throckmorton: Jonah and a burned-out bulb

In 1875, British poet William Ernest Henley published a short poem that expressed one way to cope with…

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Doug Johnson: Jonah and a burned-out bulb

There are many people who spend a great amount of their time trying to accumulate earthly wealth, yet…

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Jamie Herrmann: SNAP much needed for many in Ohio

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been proven to support healthy aging. Over 250,000 older Ohioans rely…

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Mike Dyer: Why Protect OHIO deserves our support

Veterinarians are pillars in their communities providing essential animal care and support. Yet, far too many communities, especially…

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Mark Shaffer: Ro-Na progress has come a long way

I was there on a rainy Saturday in July 2008 when the Ironton City Council members were in the…

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Tim Throckmorton: George Washington was a man of God

It happened 250 years ago this very week… “I do not think myself equal to the Command I…