The Ironton Tribune

12/11/2025

The Lawrence County Historic Society hosted their annual Downtown Historic Church Walk on Saturday, taking participants on a guided tour of several of Ironton’s houses of worship, all of which date back more than a century, whether through the buildings themselves, or their congregations.

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The Lawrence County Historic Society hosted their annual Downtown Historic Church Walk on Saturday, taking participants on a guided tour of several of Ironton’s houses of worship, all of which date back more than a century, whether through the buildings themselves, or their congregations. The tour...

12/11/2025

The Black Bear Bakery is back in downtown Ironton on the corner of Second and Vernon streets in the old transit center after a couple years.

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Black Bear Bakery in downtown Ironton again The Black Bear Bakery is back in downtown Ironton on the corner of Second and Vernon streets in the old transit center after a couple years. “It’s been good,” said Travis Shope, the manager of the bakery, which was in the same location from 2019 to 2...

12/10/2025

The 35-foot tree, which was installed by city workers, was originally going to be lit earlier in the week at the kickoff of the Lions Club Christmas parade, but, when that event was delayed a week due to snow, the city rescheduled the tree lighting for Thursday.

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City tree illuminates Rotary plaza The City of Ironton’s new Christmas tree was turned on for the first time on Thursday. The 35-foot tree, which was installed by city workers, was originally going to be lit earlier in the week at the kickoff of the Lions Club Christmas parade, but, when that even...

12/10/2025

Edwards said the event is also a showcase for musical talent of all ages, with both of the district’s elementary school choirs, as well as the middle and high school bands taking the stage.

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SOUTH POINT — A nine-year tradition continued at South Point High School on Saturday. The annual Christmas Extravaganza took place at the high school, featuring a breakfast with Santa, as well as a vendor fair with dozens set up. Inside, members of the high school band served pancakes, while band ...

12/09/2025

Ed Rabel, an Emmy-winning CBS journalist, whose broadcast career began in the Tri-State, died Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Little Washington, Virginia at age 86.

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CBS reporter’s career began on Tri-State airwaves CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ed Rabel, an Emmy-winning CBS journalist, whose broadcast career began in the Tri-State, died Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Little Washington, Virginia at age 86. Rabel, a native of St. Albans, West Virginia, was a 1963 graduate of Morri...

12/09/2025

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The following construction and maintenance projects are anticipated to affect highways in Lawrence County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. • State Route 7 Chesapeake Bypass Phase 2 — Project will construct the western half of the Chesapeake Bypass between the State Route 527/S...

12/09/2025

The Paramount Arts Center in Ashland hosted the Festival of Trees and trains last month.

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The Paramount Arts Center in Ashland hosted the Festival of Trees and trains last month. Photos by Larry Rees | For The Ironton Tribune Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter

12/08/2025

The Lawrence County Grand Jury has returned indictments for November and there were several cases beyond the usual array of drug charges. A Chesapeake woman is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and endangering children.

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One man charged in inmate fight, another indicted for fighting deputy The Lawrence County Grand Jury has returned indictments for November and there were several cases beyond the usual array of drug charges. A Chesapeake woman is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and enda...

12/08/2025

Those returning were Nate Klein, who was elected in 2018, and Craig Harvey, who was elected in 2014. New to the council are Sarah Simmons and Troy Scott.

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On Monday, Ironton City Council had four members sworn in, two of them are returning and two of them are newly elected. Those returning were Nate Klein, who was elected in 2018, and Craig Harvey, who was elected in 2014. New to the council are Sarah Simmons and Troy Scott. “I think I have a […]

12/08/2025

According to the Lions Club, Monday night's Ironton Christmas Parade will still take place at 6 p.m.

12/07/2025

Because of wintry weather last week, two Christmas events in Ironton have been rescheduled. The Ironton Lions Club Christmas parade will be 6 p.m. on Monday, while the Christmas at the Courthouse event, set for the Lawrence County Courthouse will take place from 6-8 p.m.

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Because of wintry weather last week, two Christmas events in Ironton have been rescheduled. The Ironton Christmas parade will be 6 p.m. on Monday, while the Christmas at the Courthouse event, set for the Lawrence County Courthouse will take place from 6-8 p.m. 2025 Ironton Lions Club Christmas Parad...

12/07/2025

Two formidable spellers faced off at length in the latter portion of Wednesday’s Lawrence County Spelling Bee, going through so many rounds that judges gave them a break before resuming.

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Chesapeake speller wins county bee after many rounds facing Rock Hill student Two formidable spellers faced off at length in the latter portion of Wednesday’s Lawrence County Spelling Bee, going through so many rounds that judges gave them a break before resuming. Last year’s county champion, Jo...