Automakers’ bailout stalls in Senate

A plan to give troubled U.S. automakers billions of dollars in government-backed loans is on life support, leaving the fate of hundreds of thousands of workers and Detroit’s once-venerable car companies hanging in the balance. (3 comments) | Read story

Collier defends decision on Rist

Lawrence County Prosecutor J.B. Collier Jr., denied Thursday his actions involving a fired Ironton police officer indicted on a criminal charge this week were improper and questionable. (39 comments) | Read story

Fuel Gauge

The refinery at the mouth of the Big Sandy River that Ashland Inc. founder Paul Garrett Blazer ruled for five decades may be synonymous with the gasoline we put in our cars. (1 comment) | Read story

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DeCamp needs local support

Former Sciotoville Community School Administrator Dennis DeCamp is walking into, well, a hornet’s nest.

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Are there more indictments to come?

One of the dreaded feelings that can enter into the pit of one’s stomach comes when flashing blue lights appear in a rearview mirror and a quick glance at the speedometer reveals the reason.

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Young voters moving away from GOP

In the post-mortem dissection of the Republican election defeat, the most dire indicator of the party’s future prospects may be its woeful performance among young voters.

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One by one a group of ladies filed into the Ingram Sewing Center Thursday and took their place at long tables, warm smiles in place. Read story

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Alcohol sales come down to one thing: Greed

Greed! On November 4, voters in Coal Grove will be asked to vote yes or no on a proposal that would allow the sale of alcohol in Precinct C. Greed! The sale of alcohol would be less than 100 yards from Dawson-Bryant Middle School. Greed! The sale would be less than one mile from several local churches. Greed! Read story




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