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Annual Cemetery Walk to bring Ironton history alive Sept. 28
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune Woodland Cemetery, dating back to the 1800s, is full of history that comes to life during the annual cemetery walk from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. One such historical figure, an “all-time favorite” according to Lawrence County Museum & Historical Society President Nicole Cox, is Dr. […] The post Annual Cemetery Walk to bring Ironton history alive Sept. 28 appeared first on The Tribune.
Symphonic, jazz bands to perform in Ceredo Sunday
The Greater Huntington Symphonic and Jazz Bands will perform their annual free pops concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Paul T. Billups Park Amphitheater in Ceredo, West Virginia. The jazz band is directed by Tom Chaffins and will open the concert with “The “Lady in Red,” followed by “The Queen Bee,” “Norwegian Wood,” […] The post Symphonic, jazz bands to perform in Ceredo Sunday appeared first on The Tribune.
Scioto County couple arrested: Children had injuries, house was “deplorable”
PORTSMOUTH — A Scioto County couple was arrested Wednesday after their young children had multiple injuries and the house was they were living in was filthy. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said his office was contacted by the Scioto County Children Services on Wednesday after the agency got an anonymous call asking for a welfare […] The post Scioto County couple arrested: Children had injuries, house was “deplorable” appeared first on The Tribune.
Ohio University, WNF hosts students from Ecuador
Staff report CHAUNCEY — The Wayne National Forest hosted students and faculty from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador at the Baileys Trail System in Chauncey on July 29 in collaboration with Ohio University. Eight students and two faculty members from OU’s Summer Training on Applied Research and Service-Learning (STARS) program conducted maintenance on the […] The post Ohio University, WNF hosts students from Ecuador appeared first on The Tribune.
Lawrence County will soon offer EMT training
By Mark Shaffer The Ironton Tribune Soon, Lawrence County will start offer EMT training. “Lawrence County EMS will be able to offer initial EMT training and advanced EMT training through the State of Ohio,” said Trey Willet, the training coordinator/operations assistant for Lawrence County Emergency Medical Services. He said Lawrence County EMS went through the […] The post Lawrence County will soon offer EMT training appeared first on The Tribune.
Fighting hunger: Armstrong is having seventh Avenge Hunger Month
Armstrong has kicked off its annual Avenge Hunger Month campaign to help with children with food insecurity in Lawrence County. The family-owned company has a program called Breaking Bread, which has four goals for its employees: to raise awareness, gather food donations, donate time and donate money. “A decision was made to, every year, highlight […] The post Fighting hunger: Armstrong is having seventh Avenge Hunger Month appeared first on The Tribune.
The final jam: Final Tuesday Night Concert of the season is this Tuesday
The wrap up of the 2024 Tuesday Night Concert series will be a jam session. “We’ve invited everybody who performed this summer back to take part,” said Sam Heighton, executive director of Ironton aLive. “The Chase is going to be the house band. We did it last year and four or five performers came back. […] The post The final jam: Final Tuesday Night Concert of the season is this Tuesday appeared first on The Tribune.
Symmes Valley teacher brings buildings to life with murals
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune Symmes Valley teacher Anna Higgins has enjoyed a passion for art since she was a child. The educator, in her 10th year in the school district, is an intervention and enrichment teacher, providing gifted services for her students. This is after working in a middle school English […] The post Symmes Valley teacher brings buildings to life with murals appeared first on The Tribune.
OSHP ups patrols over Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, it will probably be wise to have a designated driver if you have a few drinks since the Ohio State Highway Patrol will by stepping enforcement to get impaired drivers off the road. “Everyone traveling Ohio’s roads plays a part in keeping them safe this Labor Day,” said Colonel Charles A. […] The post OSHP ups patrols over Labor Day weekend appeared first on The Tribune.
The long way around: ODOT to close Ironton’s Oakley C. Collins Memorial Bridge for a month
By Mark Shaffer The Ironton Tribune Get ready to take the long way around in a couple weeks as the Ohio Department of Transportation will be closing Ironton’s Oakley C. Collins Memorial Bridge for a month to resurface the bridge’s deck. The bridge resurfacing is set to begin on Sept. 16 to restore to a […] The post The long way around: ODOT to close Ironton’s Oakley C. Collins Memorial Bridge for a month appeared first on The Tribune.
Dolly visits Kentucky for Imagination Library
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Dolly Parton made a trip to Kentucky this week to celebrate the success of her Imagination Library program in the Commonwealth, which recently reached the milestone of getting books to children in every county. “I’m thrilled to celebrate our statewide Imagination Library partnership today with Governor Andy Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear and our […] The post Dolly visits Kentucky for Imagination Library appeared first on The Tribune.
McKenzie Long’s dad thanks Tri-State for its support of her Olympic dream
As a kid, I witnessed what it was like to see everyone at Tanks Memorial Stadium cheering on the Fighting Tigers. The stands of every home game packed with Fighting Tiger fans, and the roar could be heard at my mom’s all the way to Quincy Street. It’s a memory that if experienced one will […] The post McKenzie Long’s dad thanks Tri-State for its support of her Olympic dream appeared first on The Tribune.
Fraley Music Festival returns to Carter Caves State Resort Park
OLIVE HILL, Ky. — The Fraley Festival of Traditional Music is set to take place Sept. 4-7 at Carter Caves State Resort Park, celebrating the rich history and culture of Eastern Kentucky through the sounds of traditional musical instruments, like the fiddle, dulcimer and guitar. New this year is a square dance in Cascade Cave […] The post Fraley Music Festival returns to Carter Caves State Resort Park appeared first on The Tribune.
Dawson-Bryant alumni celebrate the class of 1964
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune Six decades have passed since members of the Dawson-Bryant High School class of 1964 walked across the stage to receive their diplomas as they embarked on their next phase of life. It was apparent to those in attendance at this weekend’s class reunion events that the close-knit […] The post Dawson-Bryant alumni celebrate the class of 1964 appeared first on The Tribune.
OU Southern nurses to have blood drive on Tuesday
Staff report The Ohio University Southern Student Nurses Association is calling on the community to make a difference by donating blood. Partnering with the American Red Cross, they will host a blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in Ohio University Southern’s Riffe Rotunda. Currently, there are still 41 donation appointments available, […] The post OU Southern nurses to have blood drive on Tuesday appeared first on The Tribune.
Community service director honored
By Mark Shaffer The Ironton Tribune PROCTORVILLE — While taking care of cemeteries is a much-needed service, it generally goes unnoticed and unmarked. But on Aug. 13, Josh Cooper was honored for his work at a ceremony at the Lawrence County Municipal Court. Cooper, the court’s community service coordinator, was given a certificate of appreciation […] The post Community service director honored appeared first on The Tribune.
Water for Waterloo effort gaining momentum in Lawrence County
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune It was standing room only for the inaugural “Water for Waterloo” meeting on August 16. David M. Lucas, Ph.D., president of the Lawrence County Rural Water District, said around 75 people attended the meeting designed to gauge interest from Waterloo property owners in bringing potable water to […] The post Water for Waterloo effort gaining momentum in Lawrence County appeared first on The Tribune.
Boosting the signal: ESC to get new digital radio system, repeaters for school buses
By Mark Shaffer The Ironton Tribune “It’s a critical need,” said Eric Floyd, the Lawrence County Superintendent, of a new digital radio and repeater system that will be purchased by a $750,000 check. The new system will be purchased for the 150 or so school buses in Lawrence County’s eight school systems. There will also […] The post Boosting the signal: ESC to get new digital radio system, repeaters for school buses appeared first on The Tribune.
ODOT seeks public input on State Route 378 bridge replacement
Staff report As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a bridge replacement project on State Route 378 near State Route 217 in Lawrence County. ODOT is proposing to replace the bridge on State Route 378 near the State Route 217 intersection in […] The post ODOT seeks public input on State Route 378 bridge replacement appeared first on The Tribune.
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