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Scioto man gets life sentence following murder trial
Staff report PORTSMOUTH — A Scioto County teen got a life sentence after a five-day murder trial for shooting a man at a graduation party last summer after a jury rejected his claim of self defense. On Friday, Aden Greene, 18, was sentenced to life in prison and will not be able to apply for […] The post Scioto man gets life sentence following murder trial appeared first on The Tribune.
Tax-free days for school shopping has begun
By Joseph DiCristofaro The Ironton Tribune Ohio sales tax holiday is growing substantially in duration this year to 10 days began on July 30 and ends on Aug. 8. The event started as an opportunity to save on school-related supplies for the upcoming school year. This year some changes have been made to include more […] The post Tax-free days for school shopping has begun appeared first on The Tribune.
Water customers on State Route 243 will have outage on Tuesday afternoon
On Tuesday, City of Coal Grove workers will be replacing a hydrant on State Route 243. Starting at 3 p.m., water is expected to be off for an extended period of time. Customers affected by this outage will be in the area of the former pit stop through the end of County Rd. 6. The post Water customers on State Route 243 will have outage on Tuesday afternoon appeared first on The Tribune.
Tribune wins Associated Press General Excellence award again
By Mark Shaffer The Ironton Tribune For the fourth year in a row, The Ironton Tribune has won a General Excellence award from the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors. For 2023, The Tribune received a first-place award in Division 1 category as it did in 2020 and 2022. In 2021, The Tribune got second place. […] The post Tribune wins Associated Press General Excellence award again appeared first on The Tribune.
Lawrence Rudmann, Sr., World War II hero honored with banner in Ironton
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune The late Lawrence Rudmann, Sr., of Ironton, was a hero from America’s Greatest Generation. A paratrooper landing in Normandy on D-Day who was among the first of the Allied troops to move into France when it was occupied by Germany in 1944, Lawrence served in the 82nd […] The post Lawrence Rudmann, Sr., World War II hero honored with banner in Ironton appeared first on The Tribune.
Kia boys’ trend hits Ironton, teens charged after car crashes into semi truck
By Mark Shaffer The Ironton Tribune The Kia Boys Tik Tok trend has come to Ironton after a group of Greenup County teenagers broke into several cars and even stole one for a joy ride that ended in a collision with a truck. The origin of the Kia Boys starts in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where police […] The post Kia boys’ trend hits Ironton, teens charged after car crashes into semi truck appeared first on The Tribune.
What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them
COLUMBUS (AP) — When it comes to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s name, it’s complicated. The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016 when he published his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” under the name J.D. Vance — “like jay-dot-dee-dot,” he wrote, short for James David. In the book, he explained that […] The post What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them appeared first on The Tribune.
Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, one of the leading contenders to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket, apologized this week for something he said in lambasting Ohio Sen. JD Vance as inauthentically Appalachian — but the apology wasn’t to Vance. Beshear, at his regularly scheduled news […] The post Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance appeared first on The Tribune.
Ironton Schools board to have special meeting on Tuesday
Ironton Schools board will have special meeting at 5: 30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Ironton Board of Education Office. The meeting will be in regards to employment, resignation and adjustment of athletic ticket prices for the 2024-2025 school year. The post Ironton Schools board to have special meeting on Tuesday appeared first on The Tribune.
Retired IPD chief Garland remembered
The community remembers a retired Ironton police chief, former Ohio State Highway Patrol officer, retired Marine Corps marksman, father, grandfather and friend who passed away June 19 at 81—during an event this Thursday evening. William “Bill” Allen Garland served the city of Ironton for 28 years as a patrol...
Coal Grove lifts boil water advisory for customers on Township Road 338
After receiving a water quality report on Thursday, the Village of Coal Grove has lifted the boil water advisory for customers on Township Road 338. The notice came after repairs had to be made to a water line. “You may begin resuming regular water usage,” read the notice from the Village of Coal Grove. The post Coal Grove lifts boil water advisory for customers on Township Road 338 appeared first on The Tribune.
Ironton superintendent Geletka resigns
By Joseph DiCristofaro The Ironton Tribune On Monday the Ironton City School Board announced that Superintendent Joseph Geletka had agreed to resign before the expiration of his current employment contract. Upon the announcement of his resignation, effective July 31, the board voted on a proposal to make additions to his severance package. Geletka has accepted […] The post Ironton superintendent Geletka resigns appeared first on The Tribune.
Ohio warns companies to stop selling products with THC in packaging that imitates children’s snacks
Staff report COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control has issued a consumer alert regarding cannabis products containing Delta-8 THC that feature packaging appealing to children. This comes on the heels of cease-and-desist letters issued July 16 by the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission to five companies […] The post Ohio warns companies to stop selling products with THC in packaging that imitates children’s snacks appeared first on The Tribune.
Water outage reported on Route 243 on Tuesday
The village of Coal Grove is reporting that there will be a water outage on State Route 243 as repairs are being made. It is estimated that customers will be without water until 7 p.m. tonight. The post Water outage reported on Route 243 on Tuesday appeared first on The Tribune.
Rescue team releases photo of Scott Hern
CAMPTON, Ky. — On Monday, the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team posted a picture of Scott Hern in his hospital room. Hern, of Ironton, had traveled to the Red River Gorge area of the Daniel Boone National Forest on July 6 and was found by the rescue team on Saturday after he spent two […] The post Rescue team releases photo of Scott Hern appeared first on The Tribune.
Community to celebrate 100th anniversary of Raceland horse-racing track
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune 1924. Calvin Coolidge became the first U.S. president to deliver remarks via a radio broadcast from the White House. J. Edgar Hoover was appointed head of the FBI. Al Jolson, Aaron Copland and George Gershwin enjoyed success in music. It was also when John Oliver “Jack” Keene, […] The post Community to celebrate 100th anniversary of Raceland horse-racing track appeared first on The Tribune.
Bye-den: President Biden drops out of presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent's fitness for office. The unprecedented announcement, delivered less than four months before the election, immediately upended a campaign that both political parties view as the most consequential in generations. The post Bye-den: President Biden drops out of presidential race appeared first on The Tribune.
‘Just a miracle’ – Missing Ironton man found after 14 days in state forest
CAMPTON, Ky. — The search for a missing Ironton man came to end in the best possible way on Saturday; Scott Hern was found alive after 14 days in the rugged woods of the Daniel Boone National Forest. “It’s a miracle,” said John May, the chief of the Wolfe County Search & Rescue team that […] The post ‘Just a miracle’ – Missing Ironton man found after 14 days in state forest appeared first on The Tribune.
President Biden has dropped out from 2024 race
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to […] The post President Biden has dropped out from 2024 race appeared first on The Tribune.
Ironton police officer promoted to sergeant
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune An Ironton man with aspirations since his teenage years to become a first responder earned a promotion in the Ironton Police Department. Ironton Mayor Sam Cramblit and Police Chief Dan Johnson promoted Robert Fouch from patrol officer to sergeant. In law enforcement for eight years, Fouch said […] The post Ironton police officer promoted to sergeant appeared first on The Tribune.
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