Opinion

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman: Taking on the addiction epidemic within the pandemic

EDITOR”S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of remarks delivered by Sen. Portman on Monday on the floor…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Ready for the future

Last week marked five years since the opening of the Oakley C. Collins Memorial Bridge connecting Ironton with…

Lifestyles

Mark McCown: How and when to appeal a judge’s decision

Dear Lawyer Mark: I had to go before the referee in court over my child support a few…

Columnists

Missing pets during the holidays

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

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Contributing to the season of giving

The holiday season is now under way and, this week, we saw evidence of the generosity of Lawrence…

Columnists

The roots of Thanksgiving and why we give thanks

Thanksgiving, for me the last 40 years, has centered around Terri’s home spun palate pleasing feasts reminiscent of…

Lifestyles

Rachael Fraley: Kids can learn that Health Rocks! with 4-H program

We are excited to offer students ages 8-14 years of the age, the opportunity to participate in the…

Opinion

Alexus Steele: Our books, our future

Dear Lawrence County, Here at Fairland High School, our school board is defying the basic principles of democracy.…

Opinion

Melissa Martin: Giving Tuesday scheduled globally for Nov. 30

Using COVID-19 as an excuse not to donate to a local, state or national charity is Ebenezer Scrooge…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Work to speed up supply chain can start here in Ohio

As we begin the holiday season, and Ohioans are hoping their thoughtful gifts will arrive on time and…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Thanks to health workers

Tomorrow, Americans will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving and reflect on all that they are grateful for in their…

Opinion

Jeri Fields: Social Security can help you start or return to work

If you rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and want…

Opinion

Jim Crawford: Joe’s popularity takes a hit

President Joe Biden is not very popular right now. Recent polling shows his approval to be at about…

Columnists

Mark McCown: Several factors affect divorce outcomes

Dear Lawyer Mark: My husband and me have been talking about getting a divorce. Really, I’m the one…

Opinion

K.L. Allen: New resources make it the right time to finish degree

The past year-and-a-half have been a challenge: lockdowns, health concerns, illness, working from home, job loss—we’ve seen it…