The Ironton Tribune

06/24/2026

Lawrence County Coroner Ben Mack has been elected to the president of the Ohio State Coroner’s Association.

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Has served as Lawrence County coroner since 2018 Lawrence County Coroner Ben Mack has been elected to the president of the Ohio State Coroner’s Association. He has been on the […]

06/24/2026

The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 3 p.m. Self-guided tours start at 4 p.m. and run until 6 pm. From 6:30–9 p.m., there will be live music with the Tri-State Rock Academy and Chasing Yesterday. There will also be free food, inflatables, face painting, games and door prizes.

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The newly-renovated Ro-Na Theater in Ironton will have its grand opening on Thursday, June 25. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 3 p.m. Self-guided tours start at 4 p.m. […]

06/24/2026

According to the Ohio State Highway patrol, Timothy R. Pemberton, 69, was traveling west on State Route 243 near milepost 7 in a a 2015 GMC Sierra.

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An Ironton man was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Saturday. According to the Ohio State Highway patrol, Timothy R. Pemberton, 69, was traveling west on State Route 243 near […]

06/24/2026

Work Zone Alert: Traffic changes tomorrow on U.S. 23 in Raceland

RACELAND, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists should watch for traffic changes on Thursday on U.S. 23 at the red light intersection with KY 750.
Due to crews putting in concrete at the intersection, there will be no access from U.S. 23 onto KY 750 to Flatwoods or from Flatwoods onto U.S. 23. Traffic should use alternate routes KY 207, KY 693 or Caroline Road.
Visit GoKY.ky.gov online for Kentucky travel and traffic information, or use the Waze mobile. Follow Transportation Cabinet operations in northeast Kentucky on social media 9.

06/24/2026

Weeks two and three of Ironton aLive’s Summer Concert Series at the Ironton Farmers Market

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06/24/2026

The Ironton Board of Education will have a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday in the BOE office to discuss employment, resignations and compensation of personnel.

06/23/2026

Weeks two and three of Ironton aLive’s Summer Concert Series at the Ironton Farmers Market

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06/23/2026

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who has repeatedly postponed executions over the past seven years, said Tuesday that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, confirming his change of heart on the policy he helped write as a state legislator 45 years ago.

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Says it is not a deterrent to violent crime COLUMBUS (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who has repeatedly postponed executions over the past seven years, said Tuesday that Ohio […]

06/23/2026

Lawrence County America250 chairman Rich Donohue was at the Lawrence County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday to update them on what the group has done so far and what events are coming up.

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Fireworks on the Fourth, drones at the fair Lawrence County America250 chairman Rich Donohue was at the Lawrence County C o m m i s s i o n e […]

06/23/2026

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has unveiled a limited-edition America 250 “I Voted” sticker in commemoration of the United States’ 250th birthday and Ohio’s role in preserving and strengthening American democracy.

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Limited supply for in-person voters COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has unveiled a limited-edition America 250 “I Voted” sticker in commemoration of the United States’ 250th birthday […]