On Sunday, Lloyd Richmond, the former choir director of Zoar Baptist Church, returned to direct the singing at an event celebrating his upcoming 103rd birthday on Saturday.
- Read the full story in Wednesday’s edition of The Ironton Tribune.
Hopkins said she and Egnor took a class themed around shattering myths about Asia and, upon completing it, received a small grant for educational purposes.
For Tuesday’s event, which began at the start of the school day, Hopkins said they invited Marshall University faculty to come and take part, as well as two women whose husbands work for Japanese companies operating in the United States.
The event began with a tea ceremony, through which the students maintained a respectful silence.
Full story at link below.
https://www.irontontribune.com/2022/05/21/symmes-valley-japanese-tea-ceremony-with-gallery-video/
SPHS honors class of 2020
Horns blared and cars circled the building at South Point High School on Monday, as the district turned on the field lights for 20 minutes and 20 seconds to honor this year's senior class.
Similar displays took place at high schools across the county, as communities offered their support to the those whose senior year was cut short by closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business after hours at Mailroom Studios
Keurig Dr. Pepper grand opening
Belle in the Well press conference
Waiting on the parade
A look at crowds downtown just before the 150th Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade rolled through this morning. Organizers said spectators packed the entire length of the 2.5-mile parade route.
El Hasa Hillbillies at Memorial Day Parade
Hillbilly Clan 1 Outhouse 8 of the El Hasa Shriner Temple returned for this year's 150th Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade, where they entertained crowds with their signature cars and blasted paradegoers with super soakers.
DBHS band at 150th Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade
Dawson-Bryant High School's marching band comes through downtown during the 150th Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade.
SVHS band at 150th Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade
Symmes Valley High School's marching band comes up S. Sixth Street during the 150th Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade.
IHS band, cheerleaders at 150th Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade
Ironton High School's band and cheerleaders march through downtown during the 150th Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade.
USMC - Ironton-Lawrence County 150th Memorial Day Parade
U.S. Marine Corps veterans ride through downtown as part of the 150th Ironton-Lawrence-County Memorial Day Parade
American Legion - 150th Ironton-Lawrence County Memrial Day Parade
Members of the Ironton post of the American Legion make their way through downtown Ironton as part of the city's 150th Memorial Day parade.
El Hasa Shriners - 150th Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade
They've been participating in the event for decades, and the El Hasa Shriners band was back on Monday to celebrate the 150th Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade.
(Video by Heath Harrison)
Olive Hill WWII vet presented with French Legion of Honor
Jack Baker, 98, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, was drafted into service during World War II, taking part in the Normandy landing and every major European battle as part of the U.S. First Army. On Wednesday, Baker, who among the first allied troops to enter liberated Paris, was thanked by the French government when he was presented with that nation's Legion of Honor at a ceremony at the old Olive Hill High School.
(Story and photos coming in Thursday's Tribune.)
Paws for STEM
Paws for STEM, featuring a dog show, with categories including Best Costume and Owner/Pet Lookalike, took place at the STEM+M Early College High School in South Point on Saturday.
Story and photos coming in Monday's Tribune.
Chesapeake Elementary - Read Across America
Schools across the country are celebrating Read Across America week, in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday.
At Chesapeake Elementary School on Friday, students who signed and return a pledge to read for at least 15 minutes every night were invited on stage to duct tape principal Trisha Harris to the wall in the gymnasium.
