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Ironton · IrontonBy Terry L. Hapney Jr.
The Ironton Tribune The Scouts BSA national organization (formerly Boy Scouts of America) is rebranding itself as “Scouting America,” reflecting “the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting” — according to a statement released last week. One local scoutmaster reflected on what this means to children and teenagers in Lawrence County.
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Scouts stay on mission with name rebranding - The Tribune
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Ironton · IrontonSixty-eight Lawrence County property owners and residents will have “safe and reliable” public drinking water for the first time, thanks to years-long county, state and federal government efforts. Hecla Water and Lawrence County have secured the required financing for the Macedonia Hill waterline extension project. Dave Lucas, president of the Lawrence County Rural Water District since 2018, said multiple grants totaling $3.7 million were secur…See the Story
Macedonia Hill project fully funded - The Tribune
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Ironton · Ironton$2.73M grant will improve iconic Ironton theater The long road to renovating the Ro-Na theater in downtown Ironton got a big boost on Monday when it was Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced that the theater would be getting $2.73 million grant to continue renovations and improve the old theater. “We are super, super excited, it is a game changer” said Rick Jansen, president of the Friends of I…See the Story
A boost to Ro-Na renovation - The Tribune
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Senior Citizens · IrontonMajor funding coming to Lawrence County, celebrating older residents, settlement dollars to support food pantries and recognizing two young adults for their election to prominent posts in Marshall University’s student body headlined this week’s meeting of the Lawrence County commissioners. Commissioner DeAnna Holliday briefed those in attendance on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik’s visit to Lawr…See the Story
Commissioners celebrate state grants, senior citizens - The Tribune
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Ironton · IrontonSOUTH POINT — When Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine made a stop in Lawrence County on Monday to unveil funding for projects in the county, one of the recipients was the Village of South Point, who will be getting $1.27 million for renovations to the existing boat ramp. Mayor Jeff Gaskin discussed the plans for the funding at Tuesday’s council meeting. He said he envisions something for South Point that is half the size of what Ashland, Kentucky has across …See the Story
Mayor details plans for riverfront - The Tribune
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Ironton · IrontonKids celebrate Star Wars at Ironton Library In the children’s section of the Ironton branch of the Briggs Library, children were being trained in the way of the Jedi — how to avoid laser beams, lightsaber training and how to build a droid or two. Why all the Star Wars activities on a Saturday? “Because it is May Fourth,” said Rebecca Lyles, the childrens program coordinator. “May the Fourth be with you!” What started as an internet joke has spil…See the Story
The Fourth was with them - The Tribune
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Mathematics · IrontonStudents who excelled in mathematics were given a special treat on Thursday in Ironton. The Shakery hosted 19 students, from third through fifth grade at South Point Elementary School, who enjoyed lunch for their work. Diane Kelley, a mathematics intervention teacher at the school, said the group was comprised of students who earned a blue ribbon is Study Island, a “rigorous, web-based math program.” “It’s very hard to get,” Kelley said of the s…See the Story
South Point math stars rewarded at Shakery - The Tribune
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