Good morning, Scioto County. The halls of Ironton High School are about to get a little more legendary. Ten sporting giants are set to join the school's Hall of Fame this weekend, from Jimmy Morris's gravity-defying long jumps to Roman Fry's All-American heroics at Clemson. It's like assembling the Avengers of local sports history, except these superheroes wore cleats and jerseys instead of capes.
Meanwhile, the next generation of healthcare heroes is getting their start just across the river. Ashland Community & Technical College students are trading textbooks for real-world experience through new partnerships with Valley Health and PrimaryPlus. And as we welcome these future medical professionals, we bid a fond farewell to Linda Lou "Dang Ole Meemaw" Black, whose legacy of serving others - and occasionally baking for Conway Twitty - reminds us what makes our community special.
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đ Ten sports legends set to join Ironton High School's Hall of Fame. The prestigious 2023-2024 class includes state champions, college All-Americans, and decorated coaches who have left their mark on multiple sports. Among the inductees are Jimmy Morris, a state long jump champion, and Roman Fry, a Clemson Tigers All-American lineman. The new members will be honored at a banquet this Saturday evening, with a special recognition planned during Friday's basketball game against South Point. The inductees span decades of athletic excellence, from 1972 state baseball champions to recent football coaching success.
đĨ Kentucky college students get real-world medical training through new partnerships. Ashland Community & Technical College's Medical Assisting Program is teaming up with Valley Health and PrimaryPlus to provide students with over 200 hours of hands-on experience. Students will split their time between administrative observation and direct clinical practice, starting this spring. The partnership often leads to immediate job offers for graduates at their practicum sites. With medical assistants in high demand across eastern Kentucky, this program aims to strengthen healthcare delivery throughout the Commonwealth.
đ Beloved dietary manager Linda Lou Black leaves lasting legacy at 78. The Thurman, Ohio resident, known affectionately as "Dang Ole Meemaw" by her grandchildren, passed away at Holzer Medical Center on January 25, 2025. Her career at Gallipolis Developmental Center was marked by her passion for planning and preparing meals, while her personal life sparkled with stories of baking for Conway Twitty. She leaves behind a loving family including two children, ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and cherished memories of cooking, painting, and caring for her faithful chihuahua, Prissy.
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