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Supreme Court ruling viewed as victory for both sides

Rarely does the Ohio Supreme Court please both sides in a conflict. Yet, on Wednesday, the reaction proved…

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Looking at Ohio’s coal industry

During the recent Wellston Coal Festival, approximately 60 people attended a discussion on Ohio coal and its importance…

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Fifty cents can buy more than cup of coffee

Buckeyes fans: What would you do to get tickets to a game for .25¢ each? All you have…

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Obama’s jobs program should be considered

Now that the 10th anniversary remembrances of 9/11 are over, it’s time, as it is said, to move…

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Rich politicians pose own issues

There are advantages for the nation to have people of wealth participate in politics. Sometimes that wealth is…

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Supporting patient ‘transitions’

Our Agency is constantly engaged in identifying opportunities that allow us to reach as many individuals as possible…

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Cleaning up dog waste is simple courtesy

On December 22, 2008, the City of Ironton passed Ordinance 08-108 – Removal of Animal Waste, in an…

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Anticipating the fall season

There are lots of things happening both behind the scenes and on the main stage here in Ohio,…

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How do you treat the people in your life?

Have you ever thought about how the way you treat others affects you? Let’s dig into that thought.…

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Investing in fairgrounds benefits our youth

At the Lawrence County Commissioner’s meeting on Thursday, a motion was brought forward and carried stating that the…

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Was the GOP debating issues?

The Republican Presidential debates this week were insightful…but not very informative. We now know that Texas created more…

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Flat job rate is improvement

The U.S. Bureau of Labor released the new U.S. employment statistics for August last week and they show…

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Never forget September 11, 2001

Recently, I was reminded of the value of freedom while attending a military retirement ceremony in Washington D.C.…

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Whole nation has gone pledge crazy

I pledge. You pledge. We all pledge. Pledge allegiance to the flag. Pledge to stop smoking and drinking.…

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Hunger for money makes people easy targets

I have in my possession, at this very moment, a magical elixir that will cure all human ailments.…