Columnists

Hey, Google’s my new bud

I’m drinking morning coffee and exchanging pleasantries with the omnipotent Google Home device that arrived as a gift…

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Nominate an Unsung Hero

Who are your heroes? Is it a family member, athlete, pastor, member of law enforcement or emergency personnel?…

Columnists

Minding manners matters

“Can you believe some jerk told me it was rude to talk on my cellphone inside the movie…

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Law fights opioid epidemic

There is a saying that ‘it takes a village’ that references raising children. However, this adage can certainly…

Columnists

The new GOP Congress at work

Ok, 2017 brings us a new Republican Congress, energized by the election of a Republican president, and eager…

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Event highlights academics

In many cases, when we hear the term “competition” with school districts, the first thought that comes to…

Columnists

Cleaning up after Obama

It’s clear President Obama — despite the boos from Flyover Country — doesn’t plan to get off the…

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Ethics office is essential

When making their choice in the voting booth, voters choose the individual who they best feel will represent…

Columnists

Resolutions can often fail

If your New Year’s resolutions crash and burn, don’t despair. According to an article in “Forbes” magazine, only…

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Agreement a good first step

Over the last few years, Lawrence County and the region have felt the brunt of the economic downtown…

Columnists

End heroin’s damage in 2017

I didn’t know the young man well — I’d hired him to do some handyman work around my…

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Help animals find homes

Finding a new family pet can be more difficult than what it seems at the surface. Many factors…

Columnists

Ironton must move forward

Dec. 1 marked one year since I stepped into the position of mayor.  Having already worked for the…

Columnists

Dick Polman: The latest lie of Trump’s alt-reality

You never hear the term “black liar” anymore. I think it died in the 19th century, which is…

Editorials

Set New Year’s goals wisely

In less than 48-hours, we will turn the page to 2017. For some, their resolutions may have already…