The Ironton Tribune

The Ironton Tribune Named Ohio's best community newspaper by the Associated Press. The Register was founded in 1850 and the Irontonian in 1874. Fifth St. in 1974.

The Ironton Tribune started publication on Aug. 1, 1928, when the Irontonian and the Ironton Register were merged into one publication. The Ironton Tribune moved from Railroad St. in downtown Ironton to its location at 2903 S. In 2021, The Ironton Tribune moved back to historic downtown Ironton to its current location, 211 Center St. The Ironton Tribune, owned and operated by Ironton Publications,

Inc. strives to be the number one source for news, sports and advertising in all of Lawrence County, Ohio, and the surrounding communities of Ashland, Ky., and Huntington, W.Va. The Ironton Tribune offers the best news, sports and marketing coverage in these areas. Its products reach more than 75 percent of households in a month. The Ironton Tribune also publishes a weekend shopper, The Extra. Additionally, a bi-monthly lifestyle magazine, Tri-State Living, showcases all the great people and places in the communities we serve throughout the region. The Ironton Tribune also produces and prints several niche products and special sections throughout the year.

As Lawrence County continues preparations for celebrating America’s 250 birthday next year, Rich Donahue, the chairman o...
10/20/2025

As Lawrence County continues preparations for celebrating America’s 250 birthday next year, Rich Donahue, the chairman of the county’s America250 committee, stopped by the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday to give an update.

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Designed as part of USA’s 250th celebration As Lawrence County continues preparations for celebrating America’s 250 birthday next year, Rich Donahue, the chairman of the county’s America250 committee, stopped by the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday to give an update. Before the meeting, he ...

Residents Jerry Brown, James Crank and Janis Pennington, along with care partners Emily Bowman, Brittany Barnett and Bro...
10/20/2025

Residents Jerry Brown, James Crank and Janis Pennington, along with care partners Emily Bowman, Brittany Barnett and Brooke Fletcher traveled to Dollywood and Gatlinburg, Tennessee from Sept. 19-Oct. 2.

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Harbor residents visit Tennessee for vacation Three residents of Harbor Health Hare of Ironton recently got to take a week-long vacation, thanks to the efforts of staff and community partners. Residents Jerry Brown, James Crank and Janis Pennington, along with care partners Emily Bowman, Brittany Ba...

The Ironton Rotary Club will host a forum for Ironton City Council candidates on Tuesday. Full story at link:
10/20/2025

The Ironton Rotary Club will host a forum for Ironton City Council candidates on Tuesday.

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The Ironton Rotary Club will host a forum for Ironton City Council candidates on Tuesday. All six candidates, vying for four seats, have been invited to take part in the event. Three incumbents, Bob Cleary, Nate Kline and Craig Harvey, face challengers George McCalvin, Sarah Simmons and Troy Scott o...

The following construction and maintenance projects are anticipated to affect highways in Lawrence County next week. All...
10/18/2025

The following construction and maintenance projects are anticipated to affect highways in Lawrence County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

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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. U.S. 52 exit ramp maintenance — A maintenance project on the westbound U.S. 52 exit ramp to State Route 141. This project is set to begin on...

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10/17/2025

Readers submitted photos of students in extracurricular activities

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The annual Buckeye Classic band competition returns to Ironton High School on Saturday, taking place in Tanks Memorial S...
10/17/2025

The annual Buckeye Classic band competition returns to Ironton High School on Saturday, taking place in Tanks Memorial Stadium, starting at 5 p.m.

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The annual Buckeye Classic band competition returns to Ironton High School Saturday, taking place in Tanks Memorial Stadium, starting at 5 p.m. Ironton band director William Gilbert said 15 bands, from across the region will perform in the event, with awards being announced at 9:45 p.m. The Buckeye....

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recently told members of the House Judiciary Committee that the state’s long-broken and ...
10/16/2025

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recently told members of the House Judiciary Committee that the state’s long-broken and costly capital-punishment system reflects “a dishonorable abdication of responsibility” that could – and should – be resolved with legislative approval of nitrogen hypoxia for executions in Ohio.

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COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recently told members of the House Judiciary Committee that the state’s long-broken and costly capital-punishment system reflects “a dishonorable abdication of responsibility” that could – and should – be resolved with legislative approval of ni...

Corley Dennison, Cathryn Gibbs Harris, Jeff Hopson, Jerod Smalley and Patrick Wittich make up the Hall’s Class of 2025. ...
10/16/2025

Corley Dennison, Cathryn Gibbs Harris, Jeff Hopson, Jerod Smalley and Patrick Wittich make up the Hall’s Class of 2025. WSAZ-TV anchor Taylor Eaton will be the emcee for the evening.

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Tickets are now available for the Nov. 7 ceremony celebrating five distinguished individuals — including four graduates — who will be inducted into Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame. Corley Dennison, Cathryn Gibbs...

"A lot of you know my grandson, Kyle. He attends PALS and has received services through the DD Board since he was 4 mon...
10/15/2025

"A lot of you know my grandson, Kyle. He attends PALS and has received services through the DD Board since he was 4 months old."

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A lot of you know my grandson, Kyle. He attends PALS and has received services through the DD Board since he was 4 months old. A representative from Early Childhood spoke at Ironton Lions Club right after I received custody of Kyle. After assessing Kyle, they determined he needed speech. I couldn’...

Judge temporarily stops DeWine's ban on intoxicating h**p products
10/15/2025

Judge temporarily stops DeWine's ban on intoxicating h**p products

COLUMBUS (TNS) –A Franklin County judge on Tuesday paused Gov. Mike DeWine’s public health emergency health order banning the sale of intoxicating h**p products for 14 days. Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Carl Aveni issued a temporary restraining order, which takes effect immediately, ...

The two-day event will take place at Beulah Baptist Church, located at 20 Township Rd. in Proctorville. Full story at l...
10/15/2025

The two-day event will take place at Beulah Baptist Church, located at 20 Township Rd. in Proctorville.

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PROCTORVILLE – The Rome Beauty Apple will return for its third year this weekend. The two-day event is organized by Sarah Burton and Brandy Laprad and will take place at Beulah Baptist Church, located at 20 Township Rd. in Proctorville. The festival will run from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday and...

Gretchen Claypool, director of the library system, said work is being done to install temporary shoring in the building,...
10/15/2025

Gretchen Claypool, director of the library system, said work is being done to install temporary shoring in the building, located at 11054 County Rd. 1, which she says has issues with the roof and foundation.

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Will remain closed indefinitely, pending assessment CHESAPEAKE — Officials are still working to assess the state of the Chesapeake branch of the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library, which has been closed since June. Gretchen Claypool, director of the library system, said work is being done to in...

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