Opinion

Some advice for recent high school graduates

You did it! You are now among the educated, the ones who hold a piece of paper declaring…

Opinion

Family thanks community for support

The family of Chadley Marshall would like to thank the Ironton community for their love and support in…

Opinion

Bill could worsen ‘summer slide’ for students

The summer slide is starting this week for most Ohio students. But it’s not the slippery, steel slope…

Opinion

Portman beholden to NRA campaign contributions

U.S. Sen. Robert J. “Rob” Portman, R-Ohio, is hardly a man with character, conscience, or soul. Robert J.…

Opinion

Lake not open to public at this time

My family and I moved from Ashland, Kentucky to the Former Chuck’s Pay Lake on Spring Branch Road…

Opinion

Tax legislation at stake in November

Campign season is already in full swing for November’s midterm elections, reminding us there is a lot at…

Opinion

Keep the children busy during summer months

It is a beautiful day outside. The sun is shining and the weather is nice. Yesterday, it was…

Opinion

Cemetery upkeep is in need of improvement

We just left the Zoar cemetery. What an atrocious scene! The cemetery is not being taken care and…

Opinion

Many made Clean-Up Day a success

I would like to personally thank the following that assisted in making our City downtown area Clean-Up Day…

Opinion

May God bless our veterans and their families

It is a most special day of the American calendar, to remember and honor the courage of the…

Opinion

Drivers need to exercise caution on roadways

I am not an easy rider. My father was a rather offensive driver. In my youth, I was…

Letters to the Editor

GOP candidate thankful for party’s nomination

I wanted to take the time to write this letter as a way of thanking the voters of…

Letters to the Editor

Respect during funeral was appreciated

I attended a funeral, several days ago, of a dear friend’s father. I felt compelled to write this…

Letters to the Editor

GOP candidate says he would put ‘America First’

On your way to the polls this Tuesday, ask yourself this question: What does our current Congressman expect…

Letters to the Editor

Tax cuts are aiding small businesses

National Small Business Week is just around the corner, giving small businesses everywhere another reason to celebrate casting…