Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ironton Shake Shoppe should change logos

As a resident of Gallipolis, I want to defend the Gallipolis Shake Shoppe. Their logo has been THEIRS…

Columnists

Earthly monuments hold no sway in heaven

There are many great monuments of architecture around the world. Some are so breathtaking it is astonishing to…

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: Bee smart to avoid bad buzz of infested car ride

For what it’s worth… I saw the bees before I shut the door of my car. Trouble was,…

Lifestyles

If you hit a deer, you can take it with you

Dear Lawyer Mark: I need to clear up an argument for me. I was driving out Route 93…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: A local icon passes

There’s an old 1950s pop song, “To Know Him is to Love Him,” which took its title from…

Opinion

Jeri Fields: Celebrating a milestone

We are excited to celebrate a significant milestone for my Social Security: 60 million registrations! We thank each…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Fixing outdated rules for seniors and those with disabilities

This week I had the opportunity to speak with Dorothy Gackstetter, from Graytown in Ottawa County. Ms. Gackstetter’s…

Lifestyles

Can you handle tomorrow’s automotive dealerships?

According to recent media reports, investors are leaving skid marks as they steer away from the century-old model…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Keeping voters informed

On Monday, Ironton was host to its first statewide candidate of the 2022 election, with Dayton Mayor Nan…

News

Let them eat Kix

I never parted with a $20 bill faster. It happened at one of my favorite diners. The Western…

News

GENERATIONS: Nina Keller: Beneficial wellness programs offered

Even throughout the pandemic, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) has been providing valuable wellness programs…

Columnists

Back to class: A game plan for reducing anxiety

Back-to-school supplies were a bit different this year for 12-year-old Audrey Pan. Along with a day planner, an…

Lifestyles

Missing woman’s case stirs memories

I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but I’m so fascinated with murder and mystery. I listen…

Opinion

David Kilroy: Why Ohio Tech Day at SSU matters

Thursday was the inaugural Ohio Tech Day, a celebration of Ohio’s emerging tech industry. Events like Ohio Tech…

News

Busy schedule makes for an intense week

Intense. That is the best word to describe my week. It wasn’t a bad week, although it had…