The Ironton Tribune · Wheelersburg, OH
SOUTH POINT — They say all things, whether good or bad, must soon come to an end. Unfortunately for the South Point High School football team, it’s dream season met that end last Friday night —against the tradition-rich and storied program that is the Wheelersburg Pirates. Notice that read one team playing against one program. The Pointers’ magical season officially ended against visiting Wheelersburg in the Division V Region 19 quarterfinals, as the fifth-seeded Pirates pitched a shutout and scored the final 44 points over the final almost 32 minutes — winning 44-0 at South Point’s Alumni Field. For the fourth-seeded Pointers, with first-year head coach Brian Wroten, they went 9-2 — and captured their first Ohio Valley Conference championship in two full decades (2006).
The Ironton Tribune · Ashland, KY
Nearby: Ashland, KYOct. 28, 1962–Nov. 10, 2026 Tammy Ellen Kerns, 64, of Ironton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. Tammy was born in Ironton on Oct. 28, 1962, to the late Virginia Irene and Willard McClees. She graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1982. Tammy is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Bentley Kerns, who was the love of her life; her brother, Timmy McClees; her uncle, Joseph Mack Loar; and several brothers and sisters-in-law. She was a devoted wife, mother, and Nanny who cherished her family and treasured every moment spent with them. Her family was her greatest joy and proudest accomplishment. She is also survived by her children, BJ (Leslie) Kerns, Chris (Megan) Kerns, Shane (Lissa) Kerns, and Bentessa Kerns, along with her beloved grandchildren, Lexi, Isabella, Bridger, Libby, Hunter, Kamryn, Gemma, and Loralei. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren more than words could ever express.
Interior Journal · Ashland, KY
Nearby: Ashland, KYASHLAND – A University of Kentucky collaboration is addressing food insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases such as diabetes by reducing the barriers to healthy foods. The UK Cooperative Extension Service at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, along with local and statewide healthcare providers, community organizations, farmers, public leaders, and nutrition and dietetics professionals, are all working together to promote “food is medicine” programs across the Commonwealth. As a part of this effort in Ashland, UK King’s Daughters, in partnership with Greenup County Extension, hosted Dining with Diabetes, a free, four-week “food is medicine” workshop that helps community members with diabetes to learn about healthier foods and affordable food choices.
The Ironton Tribune · Coal Grove, OH
Nearby: Coal Grove, OHCeremony took place at OUS The Lawrence County Veteran of the Year ceremony took place on Thursday at Ohio University Southern, and an Ironton and Coal Grove native was honored as this year’s recipient of the award. A Dawson-Bryant High School graduate, Adam Koster’s career of service began at a young age, when he volunteered with the Coal Grove Fire Department, while at the same time, putting in hours coaching youth football. Adam Koster was inducted as the 2026 Lawrence County Veteran of the Year on Nov. 5. (Submitted photo) Setting aside college and walk-on football at Marietta College, Koster enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1985, serving as an intelligence specialist aboard two aircraft carriers, the USS Nimitz and the USS George Washington, as well as at Atlantic Intelligence Command in Norfolk, Virginia. Koster’s service led him to take part in Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield as part of the Persian Gulf War of 1991.
The Ironton Tribune · Coal Grove, OH
Nearby: Coal Grove, OHA group of Dawson-Bryant High School students were on hand to cheer on the ribbon cutting of the Coal Grove Taco Bell on Friday. (Heath Harrison | The Ironton Tribune) COAL GROVE — There was already a line of customers on the lot on Marion Pike on Friday, awaiting the ribbon cutting and opening of the new Taco Bell in Coal Grove. The restaurant, which Marty Conley of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce said will employ 32 workers, was ready for business after months of construction. Marty Conley, of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, speaks at the ribbon cutting for the Coal Grove Taco Bell on Friday. (Heath Harrison | The Ironton Tribune) Conley said the Chamber is “always excited anytime a new business comes to the county.” “And the folks here have put in a lot of long nights,” he said of the days of preparation. Jared Jones, director of operations for Taco Bell, thanked the crowd, as well as all officials who assisted in the company coming to Coal Grove.
The Ironton Tribune · Huntington, WV
Nearby: Huntington, WVShirley Gail Bradley, 70, of Proctorville, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, West Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Harold Bradley. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory in Proctorville. Burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Proctorville. Visitation will be 10–11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com.
The Ironton Tribune · Proctorville, OH
Nearby: Proctorville, OHMichael Gustin, 63, of Ironton, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. Private family services will be held. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory in Proctorville is assisting the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com.
The Ironton Tribune · Proctorville, OH
Nearby: Proctorville, OHChristine Milam, 59, of Madison, West Virginia, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory in Proctorville is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com.
The Ironton Tribune · Crown City, OH
Nearby: Crown City, OHLilly May Johnson, 81, of South Point, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at Harbor Healthcare of Ironton. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Good Hope Cemetery in Crown City. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory in Proctorville is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com.