Opinion

EDITORIAL: Civic organizations are stepping up

With spring upon us, we’re beginning to see more activity from civic organizations. With this activity comes a…

Lifestyles

Strange, but true: 1977 — Justice, finally, for Henry Ossian Flipper

By Bob Leith For The Ironton Tribune In 1619, the first African-Americans came to North America. When the…

Lifestyles

Pet walk about community, anniversary

We need volunteers! Guardian Animal Medical Center is hosting a 5K run and 1 mile dog walk on…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Make things in America, bury the term ‘Rust Belt’

For generations, manufacturing was the lifeblood of communities across Ohio and throughout the country. It was heavily unionized…

Columnists

Love of God should be basis for all love relationships

Love is in the air and wedding season is in full swing. Out of all the things that…

Columnists

Mashawna Hamilton: May is the month to appreciate all that nurses do

The American Nurses’ Association has identified the theme of Nurses’ Month as “Nurses Make a Difference” to honor…

Lifestyles

A toy gun considered a weapon if it is used in a robbery

DEAR LAWYER MARK: I was watching a show the other day where they were talking about a guy…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Tax fails, but county jail issue remains

Last fall, when Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that $16.8 million would be awarded to Lawrence County for…

Opinion

Dr. K.L. Allen: Now, more than ever, teachers should be valued

As Ohio and the nation observe National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, there’s even more reason this year…

Opinion

Letter to the editor: OUS thanks teachers for all they do

The Teacher Education Department at Ohio University Southern would like to publicly thank the teachers in our area…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Promote the great outdoors

This weekend, the Symmes Creek Restoration Committee will host its annual Fun Float event. The 4 ½-mile canoeing…

Columnists

It’s time again to celebrate mother and all that she does

Sunday, May 8th, is Mother’s Day. To celebrate, here’s a little recipe I would like to share with…

Columnists

Sleepless night brings worries

I am a vet. In the middle of the night, I think about hospitalized cases. Is the treatment going…

Opinion

Time to spring clean your spiritual yard

It’s that time of year once again as we find ourselves inundated with lawn care; lawn mower commercials…

Letters to the Editor

Researcher seeks to clarify on museum exhibit

As to the letter to the Editor from Miss Alyssa Ratliff, appearing in the April 20, 2022 edition…