Opinion

EDITORIAL: Working to protect students

It was a a frustrating and frightening several days for Rock Hill faculty and students, with the district…

Opinion

Tom Purcell: The gift of Christmas cheer

I’m not feeling it this year. I’m just not feeling the Christmas spirit of any kind, and I…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: A bright start to season

On Monday night, downtown Ironton and the Lawrence County Courthouse were hosts to quite a crowd, as families…

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Medicare plan guarantees needed help

When I retired, I chose a Medicare Advantage plan for my health care coverage because my plan, especially…

News

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman: Border issue still needs addressed

Today is my last hearing as ranking member, and it’s appropriate that it be this hearing because it…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Working hard to protect hard-earned pensions

For so many Ohioans, giving up dollars at the bargaining table now in exchange for contributions to a…

Lifestyles

Atheist’s beliefs face challenge from a bear

According to a new report was published recently in human evolution… All humans are descended from just two…

Columnists

Doug Johnson: God will get you through the valley of the shadow

Missionary David Miner Stern was plunged into grief when God saw fit to take to Himself his little…

Columnists

Holidays are hard when missing a dog

I have been missing Ranger a lot lately. The staff suggested that it was because Facebook suggested a…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Harvest does it again

Sometimes, when things go off like clockwork year after year, it’s easy to take for granted just what…

Opinion

Jeri Fields: Thankful to get the chance to serve you

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings we have in our lives and to share memories…

Opinion

Tom Purcell: Reasons to give thanks

Is the glass half empty or half full? In my experience it’s always been half full — and…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Things to be thankful for this past year

With the holiday season beginning and another year drawing to a close, we would like to reflect on…

Lifestyles

Mark McCown: Being the cool dad could mean jail time

Dear Lawyer Mark: I had an argument with my wife the other day about my boy and drinking,…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Journalism is vital to our society

A free, independent press is vital to our democracy. It’s enshrined in our constitution. We depend on reporters…