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Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and to all the many businesses that received votes of confidence from their patrons. It is the people and businesses that work together to make our lives more convenient, more comfortable, more informed and more enjoyable. The voting response was tremendous with votes in categories such as... • Best Bakery • Best Pizza Place • Best Customer Service • Best Bank/Credit Union • Best Insurance Agent • Best Computer Repair and more Congratulations to all those businesses recognized as “Best of the Tri-State” and thanks to all who took the time to let their voices be heard! WEEKEND EDITION, OCTOBER 30-31, 2021

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KELLY CAMPBELL

This Flatwoods, Kentucky native and Russell High School Alum earned her Kentucky Real Estate license in 2002 and assists buyers and sellers in Boyd, Carter, Greenup, Lawrence, and Lewis Counties. 210-478-9392 klcampbell930@att.net

BILL KLAIBER

This Ironton, Ohio native and Ironton High School Alum could be found on the baseball diamond while growing up, and has quickly become a heavy hitter in the Real Estate business. Bill covers all the bases for his clients in Ohio and Kentucky. 740-479-1391 klaiber19@gmail.com

DONNA GANNON

This Ironton, Ohio native and Ironton High School Alum began her real estate career in 2004, and has never looked back. She has earned 10 straight Century 21 President’s Awards for high production and quality service. Nobody sells more real estate in Ironton, Ohio, and few sell more in the entire Ashland / Ironton market than this dedicated lady. 740-352-7294 c21donnagannon@gmail.com

Don’t settle for average. Unless you’re in the market for it.

DonnaGannonHomes.com REALTOR® in OH & KY President’s Producer since 2011

DONNA GANNON

740.352.7294

CENTURY 21 Homes & Land Patrick Lucas, Principal Broker 315 South 3rd, Ironton, OH

Much appreciation given to all of my great clients that voted for me in the Best Realtor category! I work with the BEST clients ever!! Thanks So Much! Please refer me to your friends and family! I am available for a free Home Market Evaluation!

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• Centurion/President’s Producer since 2011 • Master’s Club Producer since 2005! • 17+ years experience in Ohio & Kentucky! Allow a Top Producer in your market area to represent YOU!! OHIO: Ironton, South Point, Kitts Hill, Chesapeake, Franklin Furnace, Wheelersburg! KENTUCKY: Ashland, Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Bellefonte, Catlettsburg, Summit!

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“We would like to thank everyone for their patronage and for voting us Best Beauty Salon! We couldn’t do it without you!” 107 S. Second St. Ironton, Ohio 45638 (740) 533-2300 Rachel Russell and Lorrie Kingrey - Owners

1. TIPTON’S TRADITIONS 2. Sugar & Spice 3. Black Bear Bakery

Best Bar

1. THE LAIDBACK BAR AND GRILLE 2. End Zone Pizzaria 3. Frog Town

Best Breakfast

1. PEDDLER’S HOME COOKING 2. Shake Shoppe 3. Tudor’s Biscuit World

Best Burger

1. POUR HOUSE COFFEE 2. Shake Shoppe 3. Adam’s Flying Pig

Best Craft Beer Selection

Great selection and low prices!

Allyn’s Quality Since 1930.

Best Bakery

Best Coffee

Taylor, Amanda and Anna at Allyn’s Jewelers for allowing us to start our 91st year of serving you with character, honesty, and integrity.

1. THE ARMORY SMOKEHOUSE 2. The Peddler 3. Patties & Pints

Best Date Night

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502 S. 2nd St. • Ironton, Ohio

1. WISE GUYS 2. Fat Patty’s Ashland 3. Bombshells & Ales

THANK YOU Lawrence County, on behalf of Tom,

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1. CASA GRANDE 2. The Winchester 3. Axes In O’s

Visit us on the web at www.allynsjewelers.com

Thank you to the area for voting us Best Dance Studio. It's an honor. And a big thanks to my wonderful staff of 33 years!

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117 S. Third St., Ironton, Ohio • 740-532-1381 • 740-646-4948

801 Pleasant St. Ironton, Ohio 740-532-5471 x1

“The PC, phone and tablet store” CUSTOM PCs • PHONE REPAIR • DATA RECOVERY • WIRELESS

Great locally made gift ideas.

Lawrence County for voting us the BEST in the TIRE category.

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YOUR CERTIFIED FIRESTONE, BRIDGESTONE, MICHELIN, COOPER AND TOYO TIRE DEALER!

Over 1.3 Million Virus’s removed with CBPC AV

Voted Best Computer Repair in the Tr-State 2016-2021 HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10 AM- 5:30 PM, - SATURDAY 10 AM-2 PM

413 S. THIRD ST., IRONTON • 740-533-0677

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Best Dessert 1. TIPTON’S TRADITIONS 2. Shake Shoppe 3. The Freezette

Best Fine Dining

1. THE WINCHESTER 2. The Ribber 3. The Depot

Best Food Truck

1. FAT BOY Q 2. Truckn Cheesy 3. Hillbilly Hibachi

Best Ice Cream

1. AUSTIN’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 2. Shake Shoppe 3. The Freezette

Best International

1. CASA GRANDE 2. Tres Hermanos Nunez 3. The Depot

Best Kid’s Meal

1. THE SHAKE SHOPPE 2. Wendy’s 3. The Freezette

Best Patio

1. THE LAIDBACK BAR AND GRILLE 2. Bombshells & Ales 3. The Winchester

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Richard D. Saxby III, D.P.M., INC. Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

2004 S. Fourth St. • PO Box 4209 • Ironton, Ohio 740-532-3611 • 1-888-245-6186 • Fax: 740-532-5077

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HARMON MOTOR SALES

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Best Pizza 1. COAL GROVE GIOVANNI’S 2. Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar 3. Fred’s Restaurant

Best Sandwich

631 High St. • Coal Grove, Ohio •

532-8294

2021 - Voted Best Pizza in the Tri-State

1. WISE GUYS 2. The Shake Shoppe 3. The Mill Cafe and Bakery

Best Sports Bar

1. THE END ZONE PIZZARIA 2. Buffalo Wild Wings 3. Fat Patty’s

Best Steakhouse

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1. THE SCIOTO RIBBER 2. The Armory Smokehouse 3. The Winchester

Best Wings

1. WISE GUYS 2. Buffalo Wild Wings 3. End Zone Pizzeria

Best Children’s Birthday Venue

1. GATTITOWN 2. Tri-State Kidzone 3. Spare Time Recreation

Thank you for your support and voting us

Best of the Best for 17 years in a row!

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Ironton Tribune readers for selecting us as the 2021 Best Hotel.

We are honored to serve the Tri-State area. 401 S. Ninth St., Ironton, OH 45638 740-442-7297 • hiexpress.com/irontonoh

From all of us at Iron City... Thank you for voting us #1!

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1. IRONTON COUNTRY CLUB 2. Bellefonte Country Club 3. Diamond Links Golf Course

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Iron City HARDWARE AND FURNITURE CO. Storage units starting at $30.00 per month

“If your garage is a pity, call Iron City.”

Jim Hacker Tempest Layne Rich Whaley Rusty Robinson Bryan Sparks Ford Rucker

114 S. Third St., Ironton 740-532-8414 TERMS AVAILABLE FREE DELIVERY VISIT OUR SECOND FLOOR FURNITURE DISPLAY!

3501 S. THIRD ST. IRONTON, OHIO 740.532.9111 • 740.533.9112

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Best Hotel 1. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 2. Delta Hotels by Marriott 3. Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center

Best Kept Secret

1. PORTSMOUTH FLOODWALL MURALS 2. Ironton Elks Lodge 3. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine

Best Live Entertainment

1. THE LAIDBACK BAR AND GRILLE 2. Ironton Farmers Market 3. Black Sheep Burrito & Brews

Best Place for Kids to Play

1. FRIENDS OF IRONTON SPRAYGROUND 2. Central Park 3. Spare Time Recreation

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Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for voting us Best Tanning Salon! We truly appreciate your business.

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Island Heat Tanning Salon and Tuxedo Rentals 600 Marion Pike, Coal Grove, Ohio 740-533-2826

Best Walking Trail

1. LAKE VESUVIUS LAKESHORE TRAIL 2. Ironton Floodwall Trail 3. Lake Vesuvius Rockhouse Trail

Best Wedding Venue

1. THE LOAN FARM 2. Ashland Train Depot 3. Venue at the Edge

Best Local Weekend Getaway

1. HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK 2. Carter Caves State Resort Park 3. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

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“Best Child Care”! 740-533-9077 740-442-0568 740-532-0178 www.headstartworks.org

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for voting us Best of the Tri-State from Mike Hurley Pat Weisgarber Melissa Campbell Michelle Allen Sandy Nunley

“We are built on the principles of providing superior customer service and quality insurance solutions for our customers.”

822 S. SEVENTH ST. • IRONTON, OHIO • 740-532-8712

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Best Financial Services 1. ROBERT G. PAYNE CPA 2. Compston Wealth Management 3. Andrews & Tackett

Best Auto Dealer

1. GLOCKNER OF IRONTON 2. Bill Cole Automall 3. Toyota of Ashland

Still... a ‘cut’ above the rest! Thank you, Lawrence County, for voting us “Best Barber Shop!” 313 Vernon St. • Ironton, Ohio

Thank you so much for voting us “Best Breakfast!” We look forward to serving you in the future!

FREE DRINK WITH $5 PURCHASE

Best Auto Repair

1. TACKETT’S BODY SHOP 2. Dickess Auto Repair 3. Dalton’s Garage

Best Bank

1. PNC IRONTON 2. City National Bank 3. Citizens Deposit Bank

Best Barber Shop

1. MORRIS BARBERSHOP 2. Stamper’s Barbershop 3. Jewel City Barbershop

Best Car Wash

1. 5-STAR CAR WASH 2. Magic Tunnel Express Car Wash 3. Buckeye Suds

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Best Childcare

Family Restaurant 2225 S. THIRD ST. • IRONTON, OHIO • 740-532-8811

1. LC EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY 2. Sugar Creek Christian Academy 3. Ashland Area YMCA

The Loan Farm Event Venue

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Call to book your dream wedding at our beautiful rustic barn! 606-585-4141 or 606-922-0366 We have a climate controlled barn with a lot of different options for decorations. We include tables and chairs. There is a kitchen with appliances. We have 2 options for ceremony outdoors one is covered. We also have plenty of parking! We also have a cabin for the bridal party to relax and get ready for your big day! We also have an area for the soon to be better half to get ready that offers a game area with pool table, pin ball machine and darts! We also do rent the cabin out by night.

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Thank you for voting us Best of the Tri-State! 214 COLLINS AVE SUITE C, SOUTH POINT, OHIO 740-377-8989

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Best Computer Repair 1. CUSTOM BUILT PCS 2. Best Buy 3. Tech Wizard Computers LLC

Best Consignment/Resale

1. SECOND HAND ROSE KIDS CONSIGNMENT 2. Plato’s Closet 3. Habitat For Humanity

Best Cosmetics

1. MERLE NORMAN COSMETIC STUDIO 2. Meraki Studio 3. Lash & Brow Specialist Savannah Montroso

Best Credit Union

Thank you for voting us Best of the Tri-State! We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you for years to come!

Shake Shoppe

1. A TOUCH OF GRACE 2. Weber’s Florists and Gifts 3. The Flower Shop

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1. DESCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2. Members Choice Credit Union 3. Ashland Credit Union

Best Florist

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Thank you, Tri-State, for voting our Gaga and Poppy’s shop

Best Collision Repair!

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1. PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME 2. Slack and Wallace Funeral Home 3. Hall Funeral Home & Crematory

Best Gift Shop

1. A TOUCH OF GRACE 2. Granny’s 3. The Red Caboose

410 S. SECOND ST., IRONTON, OHIO • 740-533-2835

for voting us the number one funeral home in Lawrence County again! 113 years of experience shows every day!

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There is Hope... We are here to help. OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES • Individual, family and group therapy • Mental health and diagnostic assessment • Targeted case management • Psychological testing • School and in-home support • Assessment, therapy and support services for children, teens and adults

ADULT RECOVERY SERVICES • Assessment • Outpatient therapy • Intensive outpatient program (IOP) • Partial hospitalization (PH) • Peer support • Case management • Residential program for women

www.rameyestep.com 606-547-4400

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CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Tuesday KARAOKE NIGHT Wednesday ACCOUSTIC NIGHT Thursday LIVE BANDS Friday & Saturday LIVE MUSIC Sunday

CHARITY RIDES Bike Night on Fridays in season SPECIALTY DRINKS

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Open Tuesday-Sunday Noon to 2:30 a.m. Find us on facebook at Laidback Oﬃcial Bar & Grill

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Proud to be voted the Tri-State’s #1 Dealership! Family owned and operated for more than 170 years, the Glockner Family of Dealerships knows how to take care of its customers. With an unrivaled commitment to customer satisfaction, Glockner strives to be the first and last stop in the search for your next vehicle.

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Serving Lawrence County in two locations GLOCKNER OF IRONTON 911 S. Third Street, Ironton, Ohio 740-414-4515 GLOCKNER OF SOUTH POINT 155 County Road 406, South Point, Ohio 740-894-3673

“One small step for a band, one giant leap for bandkind. Thank you for your support!” BuildingRocketsBand.com Facebook.com/BuildingRocketsBand

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Best Nail Salon 1. NAILS PRO 2. Happy Nails 3. Pro Nails & Spa

Best Shoe Store

1. UNGER’S SHOE STORE 2. Scioto Shoe Mart 3. Wade’s Western Wear

Best Sign Company

1. INK IN A BLINK 2. Awards Plus 3. Here’s Ur Sign

Best Sporting Goods Store

1. TACKLE BOX 2. Glenn’s Sporting Goods 3. Gone Fishing Live Bait & Tackle

Best Tattoo Shop

1. INK SENSATION TATTOO STUDIO 2. Midnite Society Tattoos 3. Bad Buddha

Best Tanning Salon

Auger Inn Bartender

Favorite drinks to make: • Sex on the Beach • Sexy Alligator • Kentucky Invasion

Attended Lexington Bartending School

Favorite Drink:

Bourbon, straight

Available for weddings and private events

Serve Safe Certified

Cristin PENNINGTON

If it wasn’t for all of my regulars, my bar family and extended bar family, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Behind the bar will forever be my home.

Started at The End Zone 2017-2018

The Bar on Third Bar Manager/ Bartender 2018-2020

606-923-3965

cristinpennington @yahoo.com

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Tribune readers for voting us Best Cosmetics!

1. ISLAND HEAT TANNING 2. Glow Mobile Tanning - Julie Eplion 3. The Hot Spot

Best Tire Store

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Diann’s Merle Norman Cosmetics 221 S. Third St. • Ironton, Ohio • 740-533-1183

1. CHARLIE’S TIRE SALES 2. Discount Tire Service 3. Proctorville Tire & Alignment

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Best Bartender • Cristin Pennington

Rapport with familiar faces makes bartender a favorite By Heath Harrison “I was so excited. I would never have thought,” Cristin Pennington said of her win for Best Bartender in the Best of the Tri-State voting by readers of The Ironton Tribune. Pennington has worked at The Auger Inn, located at 2324 S. Third St. in Ironton, since January, coming to the establishment following the closure of The Bar on Third, where she worked prior. Nominated first by readers, she attributes her win to the relationships she built with customers at her previous job, many of whom came to The Auger Inn when she did. A graduate of Greenup County High

School, she said she was working at The End Zone in Ironton when she decided to go to bartending school in Lexington, Kentucky. “I started seeing how crowded the bar was and wanted to do that,” she said. When asked what her favorite thing about her job is, she says “It’s 100 percent the people.” “I see all the same people here, everybody from The Bar on Third,” she said of her regulars. “And I love spending Thanksgiving and Christmas with them.” Pennington said she wants to thank all of her regulars and her “bar family.” “I couldn’t have done it without them,” she said of her win.

Cristin Pennington, of The Auger Inn in Ironton, was voted Best Bartender by readers of The Ironton Tribune. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Best Florist • A Touch of Grace

Decades of service earns reliable shop another win By Heath Harrison Winning as Best Florist in The Ironton Tribune’s annual Best of the Tri-State voting this year was nothing new for staff of A Touch of Grace. They have established a bond with their customers that has earned them the honor several times in years past. The floral shop, located at 123 S. 3rd St. in Ironton is owned by Tim Hackworth and his wife, Kim. “We’ve been in business 26 years,” he said. Over that time, he said the biggest challenge has been working to stay on top of trends in the business. Hackworth said the shop gets called on for a variety of needs. “People come for weddings, funerals, special occasions, and for hospitals,” he said. “And we also do homecomings and proms.” In addition to flowers, the

shop sells a variety of gift items and does deliveries. Hackworth said that, while a large amount of their customers come from the Tri-State area, thanks to online business, they serve people nationally. “We have customers as far as Texas, the Carolinas and the state of Washington,” he said. Currently, the shop has a staff of five, Hackworth said, consisting of family members and employees. He said demand keeps them busy and they would like to increase staff. “We are always looking for employees,” he said. Hackworth said he is appreciative of receiving the honor yet again from readers of The Ironton Tribune. “We would like to say thanks to our customers and the community for their continuing support over the years and for giving us the confidence to be able to fulfill their needs,” he said.

Employee Jasmine Lander works on a display at A Touch of Grace in Ironton. The shop was voted Best Florist by readers of The Ironton Tribune. A Touch of Grace, owned by Tim Hackworth, has been in business for 26 years in Ironton. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

A Touch of Grace is located at 123 S. Third St. in Ironton. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

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Best T-Shirt Shop • Treasures From the Valley

Treasures From the Valley makes local-themed T-shirts a priority By Heath Harrison While Treasures From the Valley has been on Vernon Street in Ironton for two years, the operation has been around in the region for far longer. “I started in 1988 from my home,” owner Valerie Freeman said. She said she began her T-shirt company by doing “20 shows a year,” ranging from craft shows to vendor shows to pop-up shops. The store was located on Seventh Street for a year before moving into its current location. Chosen as Best T-Shirt Shop by readers of The Ironton Valerie Freeman is owner of Treasures From the Valley in Tribune in this year’s Best Ironton. The shop was chosen as Best T-Shirt Shop by readers Of voting, Freeman said they produce a number of items, of The Ironton Tribune. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison) screenprinted on site. “We do T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets and blankets,” she said. They have also been making masks the past two years for the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of the shop is school spirit wear, offering items for Ironton sports, as well as nine other school districts. Freeman works in Ironton schools as a special education teacher and is active in the band program. Earlier this month, she could be found helping out the Ironton High’s annual Buckeye Classic band competition, which brought 15 bands from across the Tri-State to Tanks Memorial Stadium. She said the shop is familybased, with Angela Malone, Patty Freeman, Sally Jones and Ashley Freeman also taking part. In addition to school items, Freeman said they also do seasonal-themed shirts, as well as floral arrangements.

T-shirts and other clothing items for sale at Treasures From the Valley in Ironton. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Freeman said the shop hosts a vendor on site, Doll Mall, which sells specialty doll clothes. Treasures From the Valley also sells Duck’s products, from a company in North Carolina, which includes a line of green tomato pepper butter and salsa. Treasures From the Valley also teams up with Cardinal Wishes Antiques, a nearby neighbor, to organize several vendor markets throughout the year, including Spring on Vernon, Pumpkins on Vernon and Christmas on Vernon. Freeman said fall and the

holiday season are both strong times for her business and she sees customers from all over the Tri-State. “And it’s really nice seeing people from out of town come in,” she said of those from outside the region, who may be looking for an Ironton-specific item on their trip. Freeman said she also tries to stay involved in the community, and regularly does fundraising for local sports, church groups, school organizations and others. She said the shop hopes to offer new items in the upcoming season. “We be doing fall T-shirts and more floral designs,” she said. She said she also plans to do some kind of celebration at the shop, at a date to be announced, to celebrate their Best of the Tri-State win. We want to thank everyone for giving us this opportunity,” she said. “We’re very honored to accept and it means a lot.” Treasures From the Valley is open from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, from noon4 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Best Spa 1. BODY WORK THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 2. El Haijj Salon & Spa 3. Moxie Wellness Spa

Best Substance Misuse Treatment Center

1. LAWRENCE COUNTY RECOVERY 2. Re-group 3. Mended Reeds Mental Health

Best Urgent Care

1. ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER 2. King’s Daughters Ironton Urgent Care 3. Southern Ohio Medical Center Ironton

Best Women’s Health

1. TONY W. DOTSON, D.O. 2. St. Mary’s Women & Family Care Center 3. Dr. Aaron Scaife

Best Bartender

1. CRISTIN PENNINGTON 2. Gennie Fields 3. Eric Murphy

Best Faith Leader

1. ERIC BARNES, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 2. Steve Harvey, Sharon Baptist Church 3. Calvin Ray Evans, Rubyville

Best Lawrence Countian to Follow on Social Media

1. LARRY COUNTY 2. DeAnna Holliday 3. Sam Heighton

Anderson & Anderson ATTORNEYS AT LAW

W. Mack Anderson • Brigham M. Anderson • Andrea M. Kratzenberg

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Best Photographer • Kent Sanborn

1. WHEELERSBURG ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2. Proctorville Animal Clinic 3. Ashland Animal Hospital

Best Pet Groomer

1. OVER THE RAINBOW PET GROOMING 2. The K9 Barbershop 3. Shampoochie’s Pet Salon

Best Pet Supplies

1. BERT’S PET CENTER 2. PetSmart 3. Petland

Best Pet Trainer/Obedience School

1. TIN WOOF INN 2. Faithful Dog Grooming and Boarding 3. The Dog Wizard

Best Veterinarian

1. MICHAEL DYER 2. Leslie Martin 3. Aaron Myers

Best Assisted Living Facility

Kent Sanborn, who died in February at age 61, was voted Best Photographer by reader. (The Ironton Tribune | File photos)

Sanborn honored posthumously for photography work Staff Report When photographer Kent Sanborn died on March 4, the loss was felt across the county, where he was a familiar face at local sports games and public events and was well liked by the public.

Freelancing with his company, Southern Ohio Sports Photos, his work was regularly seen on the sports page of The Ironton Tribune for nearly four decades. Readers paid tribute to Sanborn by naming him as Best Photographer for 2021.

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Best Nail Salon!

Best Construction Company Professional Full Service Nail Salon

1. THOROUGHBRED CONSTRUCTION 2. D.R. Fletcher Renovation Solutions 3. R&R Restoration Too

Best Electrical Repair

1. D.R. FLETCHER RENOVATION SOLUTIONS 2. R&R Restoration Too

Best Furniture 1. CENTRAL HARDWARE & FURNITURE 2. Big Sandy Outlet 3. Iron City Hardware Company

Best Heating and Air

1. HEABERLIN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 2. Jordan Heating & Cooling 3. Freeman Heating & Cooling

Best Home Builder

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1. BIG SANDY OUTLET 2. Central Hardware & Furniture 3. Iron City Hardware Company

Best Pest Control

1. JIM’S TERMITE & PEST CONTROL 2. Ohio Pest Control 3. Black Diamond Pest Control

Best Place to Buy Flowers

1. R&R RESTORATION TOO 2. Jim Taylor Construction 3. Riley Development Company

1. IMEL’S GREENHOUSE 2. A Touch of Grace 3. Weber’s Florists & Gifts

1. KOUNS KREATIVE DESIGN 2. Cardinal Wishes and Antiques 3. Rent-2-Own Grayson

1. CENTURY 21 HOMES & LAND 2. Murdock Realty 3. Bunch Realty

Best Home Decor Best Landscaper

1. ZACK KRIEBEL 2. Sanders Lawn Care 3. Brown Landscape Management

Best Real Estate Agency Best Retirement Community

1. CLOSE TO HOME III 2. Woodlands Retirement Community 3. Harbor Healthcare

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Best Grocery Store 1. IRONTON FOOD FAIR 2. Coal Grove Food Fair 3. Dickess Market

Best Hair Salon

1. A NEW YOU SALON AND SPA 2. Meraki Studio 3. IDENTITY

Best Hardware Store

1. IRON CITY HARDWARE COMPANY 2. Central Hardware & Furniture 3. Gibbs True Value Hardware

Best Insurance Company

1. JOE HURLEY INSURANCE AGENCY 2. Warren Armstead - State Farm Insurance 3. Conley Insurance Agency

Best Jewelry Store

1. ALLYN’S JEWELERS 2. Pollock’s Jewelers 3. T.K. Dodrill Jewelers

Best Law Firm

1. ANDERSON & ANDERSON 2. McCown & Fisher 3. Chris Delawder 339 15th St., Ashland, Ky.

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Best Motorcycle Dealership

1. HARMON MOTOR SALES 2. Black Sheep Harley-Davidson 3. Ashland Cycle Center

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Best Local Artist

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Lawrence County Do you have a favorite place to camp in Lawrence County? Do you work in an industry you wish people knew more about? Do you have old photos of your favorite historic buildings?

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1. TODD FRAZIER 2. Jesse Jiles 3. Jimbo Valentine

Best Local Musician or Group

1. BUILDING ROCKETS 2. Rock Bottom Band 3. Brandon Whitt

Best Local Writer

1. VICKI ROACH 2. Amy Deal 3. Cole Gannon

Stories and photos will be featured in this year’s Proﬁle edition, which will be published Feb. 26, 2022. Nominations must be submitted by Monday, Jan. 17. Also, you must include your name, address and phone number with your submission for veriﬁcation purposes. Use the space provided below — and additional sheets of paper if necessary — to tell us your story. Submissions can be emailed to briefs@irontontribune. com or mailed to: “Made in Lawrence County” c/o The Ironton Tribune, P.O. Box 647, Ironton, OH 45638.

Best Photographer

1. KENT SANBORN 2. Jaimie Adams 3. Amy Hughes

Best Plumber

1. I-TOWN PLUMBING 2. L C Bob Shaffer 3. Bobby Sparks

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Best Realtor

1. DONNA GANNON 2. Robin Murdock 3. Chris Hutchinson

Best Restaurant Server

1. KRISTIN FANNIN (WOODS) - IRONTON GIOVANNI’S 2. Knuckles - Wise Guys 3. Erin Archie - Kentucky Hall of Fame Cafe

Hal Jeter, DDS Miranda Melvin, DMD

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Best T-Shirt Shop 1. TREASURES FROM THE VALLEY 2. Oops I Shirt Myself 3. Ink in a Blink

Best Audiology Center

1. BELTONE HEARING AID CENTER 2. Tri-Sound Hearing Aid Company 3. Southern Ohio Medical Center

Best Boutique Fitness Studio

1. TRI-STATE REHAB SERVICES & PREFERRED FITNESS 2. Studio Dara 3. Counter Culture

Best Cardiology

1. CHARLES RHODES, MD 2. Zane A. Darnell, MD 3. SOMC Cardiology

Best Dance Studio

1. CYNDI’S DANCE STUDIO 2. Yvonne Dekay School of Dance 3. Tammy Jo’s Studio

Best Dental Clinic

1. HAL S. JETER, DDS 2. Dominic J. Medinger, DDS 3. Davis Family Dentistry

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Best Skincare Center

1. AGELESS AESTHETICS MEDISPA 2. Amy A. Vaughan Dermatology 3. Huntington Dermatology

Best Mental Health Services Best Esthetician 1. RE-GROUP 2. Lawrence County Recovery 3. Tri-State Counseling & Psychotherapy

1. AMELIA GRAY SKINCARE AND COSMETICS 2. Autumn Dawn Esthetics 3. Jessica Pack Esthetics

1. EDWARDS COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER 2. Tri-State Regional Cancer Center 3. Precision Cancer Centers

1. PARNELL FAMILY EYE CARE 2. Weber West Eye Care 3. Advanced Vision of Ironton

1. DR. JARROD SMITH 2. Dr. Joseph Leith 3. Dr. Aitken

1. TUMBLE WORLD 2. Cyndi’s Dance Studio 3. Yvonne Dekay School of Dance

1. RYAN K. BRISLIN, MD 2. Margaret L. Ng Cadalon, MD 3. Marshall Pediatrics

1. PLANET FITNESS 2. Tri-State Rehab Services 3. Anytime Fitness

1. MCMEANS PHARMACY 2. Coal Grove Pharmacy 3. Stultz Pharmacy

1. A&L HOME CARE AND TRAINING CENTER 2. Abbott Home Care 3. Community Home Health Care

1. TRI-STATE REHAB SERVICES & PREFERRED FITNESS 2. Premier Physical & Occupational Therapy 3. Riverside Physical Therapy

1. STUDIO 21 SALON & SPA 2. Body Works Therapeutic Massage 3. El Haijj Salon & Spa

1. DR. RICHARD SAXBY 2. Dr. Davis SOMC 3. Michelle Murray

1. KING’S DAUGHTERS FAMILY CARE CENTER 2. St. Mary’s Family Care 3. SOMC Family Health

Best Oncology

Best Orthopedic Surgeon Best Pediatrician Best Pharmacy

Best Physical Therapy Best Podiatrist

Best Eye Care

Best Gymnastics Studio

Best Health and Fitness Center Best In-Home Care Best Massage

Best Medical Clinic

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BEST WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE

Tony Dotson, D.O. Ashland Center for Women’s Health 617 23rd St., Suite 415 Ashland, KY

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BEST CARDIOLOGY

Charles Rhodes, M.D.

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BEST MEDICAL CLINIC

King’s Daughters Family Care Center Ironton Primary Care Providers • Kathleen Murray, D.O. • Thuy Nguyen, D.O. • Tony Virgin, M.D. • Corey Webb, APRN

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