Columnists

It always time for Christians to do their duty to the world

There have been recorded moments in history where the tides turned, where ideologies converged and where decisions were…

Lifestyles

Mark McCown: Be wary of cars coming out of blind alleys

Dear Lawyer Mark: So, I was walking down a sidewalk in Ironton the other day and when I…

Opinion

Chris Perry: Ask neither forgiveness nor for permission

In light of the horrible events surrounding yet another racially-motivated mass murder, I will ask neither forgiveness nor…

Opinion

U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup: U.S. doesn’t need a Ministry of Truth

The Biden administration has announced they will be establishing a Disinformation Governance Board to counter what they deem…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Time to make it in America

We need to make more in America. For generations, Ohio was a global leader in manufacturing and innovation.…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Getting ready for the big day

On Friday, students from St. Joseph Catholic School worked to clean up downtown Ironton. Coupled with the repainting…

Lifestyles

Not following park rules can lead to misdemeanor charges

Dear Lawyer Mark: I was at a water park with my family last week, and saw the lifeguard…

Opinion

Jim Crawford: What would a Republican victory in midterms mean?

First and foremost, between the 2022 elections and the next presidential election in 2024, Republicans will be busy…

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What was wrong with Romeo?

In the exam room, Romeo looked bad. A seven-year-old large breed dog of mixed heritage, he was overweight…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman: Difference being made in Ukraine

This week is the 77th anniversary of what’s called VE Day, that’s the day when the war in…

Columnists

To see in ourselves what God sees in us

Do you talk to your computer? What I mean is, have you ever uttered a, “hurry up”, or…

Lifestyles

Viviane Khounlavong: Learning how to create motivation out of depression

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a republish of a piece from April 2018, presented here for May, which…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Two groups of shining stars honored

On Thursday, 11 middle school student were honored with the Eddy Awards. The sixth graders, from Ironton and…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Protecting pregnant women’s health on the job

No woman should have to choose between her job and a healthy pregnancy. Yet as Ohioans celebrated Mother’s…

Opinion

Danny Tyree: Care for some stolen random thoughts?

Honest, I’m going to write a book chockful of random thoughts someday (my more serious book about religion…