Coal Grove News

Coal Grove police are investigating an alleged rape that took place last week at a residence on Fernwood Drive.

An outside look at a recent Coal Grove Village Council controversy by Ironton Accountant Robert Delawder has cleared Village Clerk Debbie Fields of any wrongdoing.

The Village of Coal Grove Council met Tuesday evening in a specially called session to investigate a complaint against a public employee or official, according to Mark McCown, the village's attorney.

Coal Grove officials met behind closed doors Tuesday, using the open meetings exemption of personnel to keep the public out.

Mark Maynard: Gas war would be welcomes: 5/29/08 What we need around here these days is a good old-fashioned gas war.

An early morning blaze destroyed hotel rooms on the first and second floor of the main wing of the Grandview Inn on Saturday. via Independent

Two more Lawrence County, Ohio roads have been "adopted". Parts of South 3rd Street in Ironton and Memorial Street in Coal Grove have been added to the "Adopt a Litter Site" program's monthly litter collections ... via WAMX-FM Huntington

“They're big Democrats and they like Ted”

Cindy and Mike Lewis, of Ironton, waited on the sidewalk at the Ironton City Center Saturday, in the crowd hovering outside the front entrance. via Ironton Tribune

“This is a good location because it still has the main access to Third Street and there aren't that many open pieces of land in Ironton. It was big enough to do what we wanted to do.”

It was too cold to actually break ground on Friday but the owner of Guy's Floor Covering had the ceremony on anyway. via Ironton Tribune

An Ohio pool company says two women owe more than $12,000 for a pool it installed last year. via The West Virginia Record

“Frank Call, who is a member of our club said she saw the one in Greenup and told us how successful it was”

Talent wanted: Apply in Coal Grove. Organizers of the annual Coal Grove Family Fun Days said something new will be added to this year's event: A talent show. via Ironton Tribune

“However, I am pleased to hear you may not have been doing drugs. You're lucky not to have to face that problem. I believe enlistment in the military is a good move for your future and for the military.”

Two men accused of cutting live telephone lines decided to skip a trip to the grand jury and pleaded guilty last week to the charges against them during appearances in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court. via Ironton Tribune

“I am going to be there, but my number one priority is to be a mother and a wife.”

Wanting to add a little spice to the food offerings in the Tri-State, Heidi Clark is opening a service called the Spice of Life Catering in Coal Grove. via Ironton Tribune

“We named him Samson, because it took the will of Samson to survive.”

He was cold, wet, muddy and shivering with happiness. A year-old black Lab-mix rescued mid-morning Friday from an island in the backwater of Ice Creek had spent at least one night in the frigid cold, barking ... via Ironton Tribune

The Ashland Kittens won on the road at Coal Grove Dawson Bryant tonight 50-45 to improve to 2-0. The JV Kittens won their first game of the season at Coal Grove 32-21 to improve to 1-1. The Kittens are next in ... via IHigh

Area has much to attract tourism This concerns river cities, the holiday season and in-bound tourism. via Independent

“I always wanted to be my own boss”

A new store will open Friday and the Jolly Old Elf himself will be there for the grand opening. via Ironton Tribune

“In the Elizabeth Township fiscal officer race, the person that lost the absentee votes ultimately lost the race.”

In some local races, absentee votes have become highly important. In the Coal Grove mayor's race, the absentee votes counted for 47 percent of the votes cast and in the village's council race, winner Frederick ... via Ironton Tribune

“Thousands of people come through and see the lights”

Savanna Triplett was maybe too small to reach the top branches of the tree, but had firm ideas about what kind of ornaments she liked. via Ironton Tribune