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Headlines 19 May 2025

Proctorville man convicted of attempted aggravated murder, other charges following shooting of deputy sheriff

A Proctorville resident received a sentence of over 49 years in prison following a four-day jury trial and approximately five hours of deliberations in the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas which concluded May 1, Scioto County Prosecutor Shane Tieman announced May 12.

In The News 25 October 2024

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office investigating reported stabbing of elementary principal

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing incident that allegedly occurred at South Point Elementary School.

Social 20 November 2023

Jeffris Family Foundation challenge grant to support final stage of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church restoration

The Jeffris Family Foundation has awarded a Capital Campaign Challenge Grant to support the restoration of the historic Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Appalachian Ohio’s Lawrence County.