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Ironton, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Ironton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Ironton’s truck traffic is driving nearly $400K in new roadwork
- Which Ironton softball stars just made the All-District teams?
- How much state money is headed to Ironton’s recreation facilities?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A heavy midday thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 65.
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State investing more than $11.7M to support communities, fuel business growth (highlandcountypress.com) — Ironton will see Lorain Street and Commerce Drive repaved with a $397,500 state roadwork grant, supporting expansion of the Vertiv facility and an estimated 520 new jobs. The funding is part of more than $11.7 million in infrastructure and business loans awarded to communities across Ohio to boost economic growth and transportation access. 
• 2026 All-SE District Softball announced (highlandcountypress.com) — Ironton softball players earned major recognition on the 2026 All-Southeast District teams, with Khamil Martin and Ava Bihl named to the Division 5 first team and several others receiving honorable mentions. The full list showcases standout athletes and coaches from across the region, underscoring Ironton’s strong presence in district softball this season.
• Three Lawrence projects in Capital Budget Bill (irontontribune.com) — Ironton is slated to receive $50,000 in state capital budget funds for recreation facility improvements, alongside two other Lawrence County projects. The money is part of a $3.7 billion statewide package that passed the Ohio Senate and now heads to the House, aiming to upgrade public facilities and services across southern Ohio.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pike and Scioto Welcome Party →
Candyland Children's Museum, 202 Market St, Portsmouth
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Planetarium Show
Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce 342 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 -
HS BBK @ Minford (Summer League v. Minford & West Union)
Clay Local Portsmouth, OH 45662
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On-line Power Event →
Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce 342 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
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Scioto County DD Board Meeting
Scioto County Developmental Disabilities The Carousel Center, 1112 Gallia St., Portsmouth, Ohio
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Business After Hours
Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce 342 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
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Board of Education Meeting
Clay Local Portsmouth, OH 45662
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Holiday - Juneteenth
Clay Local Portsmouth, OH 45662 -
HS BBK @ Symmes Valley/South Gallia [scrimmage]
Clay Local Portsmouth, OH 45662
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Chesapeake Baysox at Akron RubberDucks →
7 17 Credit Union Park, 300 S Main St, Akron
6:35 pm -
South Point Retiree Breakfast →
Frisch's Big Boy of Ironton, Ohio, Ironton
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Sourdough Basics →
The Gathering Place, 1501 OH-522 Suite B, Wheelersburg
3:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- WesBanco, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - Ironton in Ironton. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Produce Associate in South Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ironton here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Point
- SP's Martin to cheer for SSU Bears (irontontribune.com)
Wheelersburg
- Daniel Ryan Blankenship 47 of Portsmouth (sciotocountydailynews.com)
- Janice Merle Parlin, 91, of Portsmouth (sciotocountydailynews.com)
- Lee, Ogg, Hartman, Markin earn all-district in baseball (crescent-news.com)
Portsmouth
- Homeless Camp Chaos – Man Sets Fire, Builds House (sciotocountydailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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