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Nation must change the standards

There’s something remarkably similar to the dual American problems of obesity and political trash-talking. Short term solutions made…

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Myers was a true Lawrence Countian

It’s become all too familiar that I read the obituaries in The Tribune and see that someone has…

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Tucson does offer lessons for America

The Tucson, Ariz., memorial service was valuable to honor those who died and those who experienced loss. It…

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Health care mandate needs challenged

Earlier this week, a request to support legislation concerning health insurance made its way across my desk, and…

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Are you ready to train to be a SUGAR helper?

The Lawrence County Health Department and the Appalachian Rural Health Institute will host a training for volunteers to…

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Seniors must be prepared for emergencies

Some believe that one of the benefits of living in Southern Ohio is that we have the opportunity…

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Some grades not found on a report card

Ironton High School’s curriculum, and the proficiency with which it is taught, is evaluated by the state of…

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Ohio’s House is now officially in session

Last week, I moved into my Columbus office in the Vern Riffe Center, across the street from the…

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Which Constitution does Congress want?

The new Republican leadership in the House of Representatives is determined to make the constitution a regular and…

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Americans are being ‘clubbed’ to death

It was Groucho Marx who famously stated, “I would never belong to any club that would have me…

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Here’s some great predictions for 2011

Yes, we did. Survived 2010. 365 tumultuous days of what my good friend Elizabeth (Betty) Windsor, is wont…

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Mastering the art of customer service

Tribune publisher Mike Caldwell recently wrote an opinion piece about the poor or lack of customer service he…

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New year habits for highly effective canines

With the coming New Year our family sits down and does what we call roles and goals. These…

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Historical Society looks forward to the new year

Hello again and for the last time this season for the Lawrence County Historical Society. The museum has…

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What’s really in a name?

Have you ever wondered how a breed becomes a breed? The American Kennel Club (AKC) is considered the…