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.

The Lawrence County Historic Society hosted their annual Downtown Historic Church Walk on Saturday, taking participants ...
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...

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

The 35-foot tree, which was installed by city workers, was originally going to be lit earlier in the week at the kickoff...
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...

Edwards said the event is also a showcase for musical talent of all ages, with both of the district’s elementary school ...
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 ...

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

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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...

The Paramount Arts Center in Ashland hosted the Festival of Trees and trains last month.  Full story at link:
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

The Lawrence County Grand Jury has returned indictments for November and there were several cases beyond the usual array...
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...

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

Because of wintry weather last week, two Christmas events in Ironton have been rescheduled. The Ironton Lions Club Chris...
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...

Two formidable spellers faced off at length in the latter portion of Wednesday’s Lawrence County Spelling Bee, going thr...
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...

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