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Mayor gives update on Coal Grove projects - The Tribune

1 week ago | irontontribune.com | Heath Harrison

Published 12:00 am Monday, June 16, 2025 Grants received for Interconnect projectCOAL GROVE — The Village of Coal Grove has obtained several grants, which will cover the bulk of planned infrastructure improvement projects, Mayor Andy Holmes said.
A capstone project

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Heath Harrison

Jun. 14—1/6Swipe or click to see moreAnnika McCown stands by the mural she created on the floodwall at the Ironton riverfront as the public service portion of her Eagle Scout project. McCown, of Troop 106, attained that rank in April. (Heath Harrison — The Ironton Tribune)2/6Swipe or click to see moreAnnika McCown stands by the mural she created on the floodwall at the Ironton riverfront as the public service portion of her Eagle Scout project. McCown, of Troop 106, attained that rank in April.
A capstone project (WITH GALLERY) - The Tribune

2 weeks ago | irontontribune.com | Heath Harrison

Published 12:00 am Saturday, June 14, 2025 Mural was part of IHS grad’s path to becoming Eagle ScoutIn recent months, a colorful new addition has appeared on the Ironton floodwall on the city’s riverfront and it is one of many accomplishments by a 2025 Ironton High School graduate. Annika McCown graduated at the top of her class this year, which was also marked by her attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Withrow chosen for council seat

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Heath Harrison

Jun. 11—SOUTH POINT — The filling of a vacant seat led off business at the meeting of the village council in South Point last week, but, due to issues of residency requirements with the person chosen, the seat will remain vacant until the August meeting of council. Marlene Arthur, who served on council for three decades, died April 29 at age 87. According to Ohio Revised Code, the council has 30 days to name someone to fill the seat or the duty falls to the mayor to appoint someone to the seat.
Withrow chosen for council seat - The Tribune

2 weeks ago | irontontribune.com | Heath Harrison

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, June 11, 2025 SOUTH POINT — The filling of a vacant seat led off business at the meeting of the village council in South Point last week, but, due to issues of residency requirements with the person chosen, the seat will remain vacant until the August meeting of council. Marlene Arthur, who served on council for three decades, died April 29 at age 87.
Villages plan activities around July 4

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Heath Harrison

Jun. 8—Family Fun Days, Party in the Park, fireworks among eventsWith Independence Day approaching the villages of South Point and Coal Grove both have events planned around the July 4 week. In Coal Grove, the long-running Family Fun Days festival will make its return July 2-3, from 5-10 p.m. each day.
Villages plan activities around July 4 - The Tribune

2 weeks ago | irontontribune.com | Heath Harrison

Published 12:00 am Sunday, June 8, 2025 Family Fun Days, Partyin the Park, fireworks among eventsWith Independence Day approaching the villages of South Point and Coal Grove both have events planned around the July 4 week. In Coal Grove, the long-running Family Fun Days festival will make its return July 2-3, from 5-10 p.m. each day.
‘Trailheads of remembrance’ - The Tribune

3 weeks ago | irontontribune.com | Heath Harrison

Published 12:00 am Saturday, June 7, 2025 Appalachian Freedom Heritage markers unveiled in IrontonTwo dedication ceremonies took place on Wednesday in Ironton, as Appalachian Freedom Heritage markers were unveiled at Quinn Chapel AME and the Campbell House. The markers, which document the history of the Underground Railroad in the region, “span nine counties across three states,” Marty Conley, tourism director for the Lawrence County Economic Development Corporation, said.
Chesapeake student competes in Scripps National Bee

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Heath Harrison

Jun. 4—Makes it to third round of 100th anniversary eventWASHINGTON, D.C. — It was long road getting there, but a Chesapeake student took part in the Scripps National Spelling Bee on the outskirts of the nation's capital over the weekend. Joseph Keffer, who just finished fifth grade, qualified for the event after winning the district bee for southeast Ohio in Athens in the spring. Prior to that, he won the Lawrence County Spelling Bee in December, for which he qualified by winning his school's bee.
Chesapeake student competes in Scripps National Bee - The Tribune

3 weeks ago | irontontribune.com | Heath Harrison

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Makes it to third round of 100th anniversary eventWASHINGTON, D.C. — It was long road getting there, but a Chesapeake student took part in the Scripps National Spelling Bee on the outskirts of the nation’s capital over the weekend. Joseph Keffer, who just finished fifth grade, qualified for the event after winning the district bee for southeast Ohio in Athens in the spring.

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