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New legislation will aid police in fight against drugs

In May, Gov. John Kasich signed Ohio House Bill 93 into law. This law will provide additional support…

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Maybe the voters are actually right

In the election of 2010 the voters said the key issue was jobs. And they were willing to…

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Southern Ohio must train, employ youth

Southern Ohio should promote alternative employment training for youth not going to college. According to the U.S. Census…

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‘Nowhere Express’ fueled by poor choices

All aboard the Nowhere Express! Not happy with your life? Climb on in. A lot of people are…

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Remembering Congressman Clarence Miller

In an Ohio House session, when you want to stand up to say something personal, you ask for…

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What does the health department do in food services?

Today the food service industry is one of the largest industries in the United States. As Americans, we…

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Apparently we cannot all just get along

The debt ceiling artificial crisis left most Americans thinking their government is ugly at least, and dysfunctional at…

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Live your faith

There once was an Englishman named Charles Peace–an ironic name, because Peace was not a peaceful man but…

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The Incredible Shrinking Barack Obama

No matter what consequences stem from the controversial debt limit ceiling deal, one thing is clear: We are…

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Raising debt limit does little to solve problems

Look for all sides in the debt limit debate to begin declaring victory, and feel free to take…

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Time to review state’s tax expenditures

During the last budget process, you might have heard a lot of talk about tax expenditures. Think tank…

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Social Security’s retirement estimator turns three

It’s been three years since Social Security’s Retirement Estimator went online. Within months of coming out, the online…

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Get to know your Ironton Health Department

The Ironton City Board of Health is nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the Ironton City Council.…

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Reason fails; Tea Party does nothing

A few months ago a Christian pastor and his supporters purchased billboard advertisements across the country proclaiming the…

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Even so come lord Jesus

“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Rev. 22:20)…