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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 556 nominations and 22,987 votes in 83 categories such as...

• Best Bakery • Best Italian Restaurant • 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!

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Thank You Lawrence County for voting Citizens Deposit Bank

BEST OF THE BEST for Banks once again!

We appreciate your trust in us to meet your financial needs.

CITIZENS DEPOSIT BANK

YOUR FINANCIAL CORNERSTONE

www.cdbt.com

Still... a ‘cut’ above the rest!

Thank you, Lawrence County, for voting us “Best Barber Shop!”

Ironton 221 Railroad Street • (740) 533-4505 Proctorville 7604 County Road 107 • (740) 886-2500 Huntington 2600 5th Avenue • (304) 399-1330

313 Vernon St. • Ironton, Ohio

for voting us the number one funeral home in Lawrence County again!

111 years of experience shows every day!

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Best Museum/Gallery 1. HIGHLANDS MUSEUM 2. Lawrence County Museum 3. Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center

Best Place for Kids to Play 1. SPARE TIME RECREATION 2. Ironton Splashpad 3. M&M Inflatables

Best Place for Summer Family Fun THE TRIBUNE/SARAH SIMMONS

Jim Hacker of Iron City Hardware, with the Golden Hammers he received for 50 years in business. Iron City Hardware has been named Best Hardware Store in the Tri-State.

A family tradition Iron City Hardware a staple of downtown

By Heath Harrison

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or more than 90 years and three generations, Iron City Hardware has been serving customers in Ironton, from its same familiar location at 16 116 S. Third St. Jim Hacker said the business, which was voted Best Hardware Store by The Tribune’s readers, was founded in 1926 by his grandfather, Herman Hacker and his grand uncle, Henry.

It was then passed to his father, Don, and his uncle John, before going to Jim and his brother, Dan. A native of Ironton who attended St. Lawrence Elementary, Jim said he started working at the store at the age of 14, when he was in high school.

During the summers, he would help unload deliveries from a railcar that was left in town, transferring the cargo to the store’s stock.

Following high school, he began working at the store full time.

He said, outside of his time in the U.S. Army Reserve, it has been pretty much the only job he has had.

With a staff of six, the store offers tools, hardware, plumbing, appliances, a second floor with a display of a full line of furniture, for which they offer free delivery.

Hacker was happy to be named by The Tribune’s readers as a favorite.

“It’s a good attaboy,” he said.

Hacker said in addition to Ironton customers, they draw visitors from around the Tri-State, for which he is grateful.

“It’s tough to compete with the big box stores, but they know we offer more services they want,” he said.

Recently, Hacker was honored for his long career in the business by the Ohio Hardware Association.

He was presented with the Golden Hammer award, something his father and uncle have also received.

He said that, after 60 years, a Golden Hacksaw is presented.

“I hope to hang around long enough to get one,” he said.

1. GREENBO LAKE HISTORICAL MARKER 2. Tri-State Escape 3. Firehouse Photography

Best Wedding/Party Venue 1. DICKESS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 2. Little Tennessee Event Farm 3. Bellefonte Country Club

Best Bakery 1. TIPTON’S TRADITIONS INC. 2. Sugar and Spice Sweets To Go 3. Dave’s Bakery

Best Bar 1. FAT PATTY’S 2. Frogtown USA 3. Laidback

Best Beer Selection 1. FAT PATTY’S 2. Leo’s Carry Out 3. Frogtown USA

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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

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Charlie’s Tire Sales, specializing in tires and batteries, has been serving the city of Ironton since 1963. The business is located at 413 S. Third St.

Quality and Service Charlie’s Tire Sales has been serving Ironton since 1963

By Dustin Melchior If you’re from Ironton, you’ve probably heard of Charlie’s Tire Sales, which has been in business in the city since the early 1960s.

“The business was started in 1963 by our dad, Charlie Haas,” Mike Haas, one of the co-owners along with his brother, Charlie Haas Jr., said.

“He passed away in 1977, and we took over at that time.”

Haas said that the business was originally located next to where the current Yvonne DeKay School of Dance is, but on the back on S. Second Street, and was forced to move to its new location on S. Third as part of a bridge project.

“We moved to our current location in March of 2011 after being at the other spot for more than 40

years,” Haas said.

He said that what sets the business apart from others like it is the quality customer service people can expect.

“We take great pride in giving quality customer service, and that’s what’s helped us be successful all these years,” Haas said. “We offer a good product at a very reasonable price, and I think that’s what sets us apart in the industry and led to our success in being in business for so long.”

Mike and Charlie Haas Jr. were both born and raised in Ironton, and are graduates of St. Joseph High School and Ohio University in Athens.

THE TRIBUNE/DUSTIN MELCHIOR Charlie’s Tire Sales is an independent dealer, and offers all of the Mike Haas, a co-owner of Charlie’s Tire Sales in Ironton, works at the front desk. major brands, specializing in tires and batteries. The business is located at 413 S. Third St. in Ironton, and open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Best Bloody Mary

1. BUFFALO WILD WINGS 2. Frogtown USA 3. Ms. Kitty’s Auger Inn

Best Breakfast Place 1. TUDOR’S BISCUIT WORLD 2. Peddler’s 3. IHop

Best Brewery 1. THE PORTSMOUTH BREWING CO. 2. Black Sheep Burrito and Brews 3. The Peddler

Best Burger 1. FAT PATTY’S 2. End Zone Pizzeria 3. Wendy’s

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This edition outlines the results of this survey.

These are raw results from this process.

Categories list the business receiving the most votes (1st, 2nd, 3rd). These are unscientific results and do not reflect in any form the opinion of The Tribune, The Extra or Tri-State Living. Winning establishments will receive a certificate to proudly display in their business and the opportunity to boast about their selection all year.

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Best Dessert 1. TIPTON’S TRADITIONS 2. Frisch’s Big Boy 3. Sugar and Spice Sweets To Go

Best Drive-Thru 1. CHICK-FIL-A 2. L&J Dairy Bar 3. Frisch’s Big Boy

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River Cities Motors has served multiple generations of repeat customers

By Heath Harrison ASHLAND — For 34 years, River Cities Motors has been a familiar destination for those seeking a good deal on a pre-owned car.

Located on Greenup Avenue in Ashland, the dealership is one of the first businesses people see when crossing into Ashland from the bridge over the Ohio River.

Owner David Brislin said they offer everything from “the latest models with low mileage to affordable work cars and everything in between.”

Founded in 1984, the business has a staff of five and Brislin says many are familiar faces to repeat customers, from Georgia, who serves as office manger and handles paperwork and titles, to Ron Akers, who has been working in sales for 25 years.

In addition to being named the Best Used Car Dealership in The Tribune’s “Best of” feature, the business has been recognized by a number of publications and honors, all of which

Brislin has hanging on the wall.

Brislin, an Ironton native, says one reason for their popularity is their prices.

“We try to offer competitive prices,” THE TRIBUNE/HEATH HARRISON he said. “We never charge the dealer and dock fees that other dealers do. Owner David Brislin, far right, and the team at River Cities Motors, which was named Best Used Car Dealer in the Tri-State.

We never have and never will.”

He said they also have a person on staff to allow the company do its own detailing, which helps to keep costs low.

He says they see a lot of customer loyalty, with many coming back over 2018 the years to trade in a car they’ve purchased and got a good deal of use from. He said they have built a base of te trust with customers. i-Sta r T e “They come in when they’re ready th for an update, Brislin said. “”It always makes you feel great.”

He also says, as the years have gone by, they have seen multiple generations of families return.

“We get a lot of repeat business,” he said. “People come, then their kids and their grandkids. They keep coming back. It’s humbling and rewarding.”

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We couldn’t do it without you!”

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Best Fine Dining 1. THE DEPOT 2. Kentucky Hall of Fame Cafe 3. 21 at the Frederick

Best Fries 1. FRISCH’S BIG BOY 2. L&J Dairy Bar 3. Chick-fil-A

Best Happy Hour 1. FAT PATTY’S 2. L&J Dairy Bar 3. Elks Lodge

Best Italian Restaurant 1. MELINI CUCINA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2. Giovanni’s of Coal Grove 3. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Best Liquor Store 1. FIRST STOP 2. Ashland Beverage Center 3. Leo’s Carry Out

Best Mexican Restaurant

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1. CASA GRANDE 2. El Colonial 3. Toro Loco Mexican Restaurant

Best Outdoor Dining 1. FROGTOWN USA 2. Callihan’s American Pub and Grill 3. Cheddar’s

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

Best Ribs 631 High St. • Coal Grove, Ohio •

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2018 - Voted Best Pizza and Late Night Food Place in the Tri-State

1. SCIOTO RIBBER 2. Texas Roadhouse 3. Underdawg’s

Best Sandwich Shop 1. PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS 2. Giovanni’s of Coal Grove 3. Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Steakhouse

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1. SCIOTO RIBBER 2. Texas Roadhouse 3. The Depot

Best Sunday Brunch 1. BOB EVANS 2. Golden Corral 3. The Peddler

Best Sushi 1. THE DEPOT 2. Fuji Japanese Sushi and Steakhouse 3. Shogun

Thank you for your support and voting us

Best of the Best for 14 years in a row!

Best Vegetarian Food 1. FAT PATTY’S 2. Nawab’s 3. Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Wings ARTS & CULTURE • LIVING • SHOPPING • HOMES • FOOD

COMING SOON November/December 2018

Inspiration

FIND THE CURRENT ISSUE AT A LOCATION NEAR YOU! IRONTON • Merle-Norman • M&M Realty • Ohio University • Citizens Deposit Bank • Pick ‘n Save • Giovanni’s • Briggs Library • Liberty Federal • Iron City Hardware • City National Bank • Allyn’s Jewelers • Unger’s Shoes • Bartram’s Grocers • Davis Dentistry HUNTINGTON • Empire Books • Turnpike Ford • Beltone • Creative Kitchens • Med Express • Lilly Eye Care • Pullman Plaza Hotel • Sun Tan City • Cabell County Library • CF Reuschlein • State Electric Supply • Ritter Park Tennis Club • AAA • Spurlock’s Flowers • YMCA • Central City Antiques • Chase Bank • Chicos • Pottery Place • Stadium Bookstore • BB&T Bank • Sky Nails & Spa • West End Floral

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Pine & Birch puts modern twist on sign making

Mega Cavern

Louisville attraction boasts 3 million lights

ASHLAND • Ashland Town Center • KDMC Urgent Care • Ageless Aesthetics • Glockner • Martin Veterinary • Kroger • Wilma’s Dress Shop • Double Drizzle Bakery • Ashland Tennis Club • Victoria’s Secret • Barbi-Lin Pools • Oasis Tanning • Knights Inn • Desco • Shield of Faith • Big Sandy Outlet • Matress Firm • ABC Liquors • Tri-State Travel

WHEELERSBURG • It’s In The Bag • Deemer’s Market • Stultz Pharmacy • SOMC • Citizens Bank • Days Inn • Hallmark Pharmacy • USPS • Best Care • Premier Therapy • Concord Nursing • Sun Spot Tanning • Menage-A-Spa • Desco • Wesbanco • Bazaar Home Fashion • The Doctors Inn • 5/3 Bank PORTSMOUTH • Shawnee State Univ.

• Edward Jones • KDMC Family Care • Glockner • PNC Bank • Staker’s Pharmacy • AAA • Big Sandy • Chamber of Commerce • Portsmouth Tourism • SOMC Life Center • SOMC Urgent Care • Lute Supply • Ameristay Hotel CHESAPEAKE • Briggs Library • PNC Bank • USPS • Myers & Neville • Deeds Family Vision • City National Bank • Kendall York Dentistry • Tri-State Dialysis CEREDO • United Bank • Ceredo Kenova Animal • Vivid Hair Salon GREENUP • Bellefonte Pediatrics • Foodfair • Stultz Pharmacy BARBOURSVILLE • Hampton Inn • Holiday Inn KENOVA • Tri-State Airport SCIOTOVILLE • Sciotoville Shoe Mart

For the full list of pick-up locations, visit www.tristateliving. com or visit us on Facebook.

TO ADVERTISE, contact Shawn Randolph at shawn.randolph@ tristateliving.com 740-532-1441 HAVE A STORY IDEA? Email us. kandi.thompson@tristateliving.com

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1. BUFFALO WILD WINGS 2. Roosters 3. End Zone

Best Late Night Food Place 1. GIOVANNI’S OF COAL GROVE 2. Peddler’s 3. Taco Bell

Best Bank/Credit Union 1. CITIZENS DEPOSIT BANK 2. Desco Federal Credit Union 3. City National Bank

Best Boutique 1. WILLOW AND LACE BOUTIQUE 2. Granny’s 3. Gypsy Hearts

Best Car Dealership 1. GLOCKNER 2. River Cities Motors 3. Don Hall Super Center

Best Carpet 1. GUY’S FLOOR COVERING 2. Carpet Sensations 3. McCauley’s

March/April 2018

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Animal expert brings wildlife to Tri-State

DUM•DUMS

Tour the candy factory in Bryan, Ohio

Best Cell Phone Repair 1. CUSTOM BUILT PC 2. AT&T 3. River City Wireless

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From all of us at Iron City...

Thank you for voting us #1!

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IRON CITY HARDWARE AND FURNITURE CO. 114 S. Third St. • 532-8414 • Terms Available • Free Delivery

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

Storage units starting at $30.00 per month.

VISIT OUR SECOND FLOOR FURNITURE DISPLAY!

Thanks for voting us Best Bakery AND Best Dessert!

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Best Customer Service 1. UNGER’S SHOE STORE 2. Island Heat Tanning 3. Firehouse Photography

Best Exercise Facility 1. FIT FAITH 2. Ironton Physical Therapy 3. Hiit List Yoga

Best Florist 1. A TOUCH OF GRACE 2. Weber’s Florist and Gifts 3. Fields Flowers

Best Gas Station/Convenience Store 1. SPEEDWAY 2. Marathon 3. Shell

Best Grocery Store 1. BARTRAM & SON 2. Coal Grove Foodfair 3. Pick ‘n Save

Best Hardware Store 1. IRON CITY HARDWARE 2. Central Hardware and Furniture 3. Wheelersburg Ace Hardware

Best Hotel 339 15th St. Ashland, Ky. 606.393.1156

1. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES OF IRONTON 2. Comfort Inn and Suites of South Point 3. Best Western

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

SPARE TIME RECREATION

VOTED “Best Place for Kids to Play”

Pediatrics

Reserve your birthday party or group holiday event.

We have added Ping Pong to our list of activities that include bowling, skating, laser tag and arcade games.

Storage services for your boat or recreation vehicle are available.

Come check out all Spare Time Recreation has to offer.

Call us at 740-533-1222 or look us up on Facebook.

The Spare Time Family greatly appreciates all of The Tribune readers that voted us Best in the Area!!!!!

Thank You,

Tribune readers for voting us Best Cosmetic/Esthetic Clinic!

Diann’s Merle Norman Cosmetics 1009 Ironton Hills Drive • Ironton, Ohio 45638

740-533-1183

Ryan Brislin, MD Pediatrician

Named Best Physician and Best Family Practice Physician in the Ironton Tribune’s Best of the Best competition.

Same day appointments for sick children Family Medical Centers

Ironton Campus 1408 Campbell Drive Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm Ironton, OH 45638 740-624-9195 FamilyMedicalCenters.org

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Best Jeweler

THANK YOU Lawrence County, on behalf of

1. ALLYN’S JEWELERS 2. Pollock’s 3. Kay’s Jewelers

Tom, Amanda and Dusty at Allyn’s Jewelers for allowing us to start our 88th year of serving you with character, honesty, and integrity.

Best Local Weekend Getaway 1. GREENBO LAKE 2. Lake Vesuvius 3. Carter Caves

Great selection and low prices!

Allyn’s Simply

Best Pet Care 1. BARKER SHOP 2. Wheelersburg Animal Hospital 3. Ashland Animal Clinic

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Quality Since 1930.

502 S. 2nd St. • Ironton, Ohio

532-1724 • Fax 532-1725

Best Real Estate Company

Visit us on the web at www.allynsjewelers.com

Thank you for your vote!

We are very grateful of your trust and confidence in Scherer-Mountain Insurance. Please call Juelda, Mary Lynn, Mariclare, Barb, Kathy, Craig or Jared for a quote on auto, home, business, life, health, motorcycle, boat, etc. insurance.

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Best Recreation Dealer 1. SUMMIT RV 2. Bluegrass RV 3. Wiley Travel

Best Sporting Goods/Outdoors Store 1. DICK’S SPORTING GOODS 2. Gone Fishin’ 3. Todd’s Sporting Goods

Best Tattoo Shop CRAIG

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1. BAD BUDDHA 2. Ink’d Revolution 3. Midnite Society

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740-532-5471x1 CUSTOM COMPUTERS • PC • TABLET • PHONE REPAIR • DATA RECOVERY

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Best Auto Care 1. DICKESS AUTO REPAIR 2. Tackett’s Body Shop 3. Glockner of Ironton

Best Barber 1. MORRIS BARBER SHOP 2. Stamper’s Barber Shop 3. Ironton Barber Shop

Best Child Care Facility We are extremely humbled by the support of our community. On behalf of all staff here at Fit Faith, thank you for voting us #1 exercise facility.

FIT FAITH HEALTH & WELLNESS Shawn & Nitasha Russell 202 Park Avenue, Suite A, Ironton, Ohio

1. SUGAR CREEK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2. Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy 3. Ohio University Southern Child Development Center

Best Chiropractic Office 1. DR. DUFORE 2. Dr. Randall R. Krumm 3. Ironton Chiropractic Wellness

On behalf of Tim and the rest of the staff...Thank you, Lawrence County, for voting us “Best Florist!”

Best Collision Repair 1. TACKETT’S BODY SHOP 2. Jim Howard and Son Body Shop 3. Ron’s Body Shop and Garage

Best Computer Repair 1. CUSTOM BUILT PC 2. Best Buy 3. MOJO Computer Repair

Best Cosmetic/Esthetic Clinic Florist and Gift Shop

THANK YOU from the crew of HEABERLIN HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING for voting us Best of the Best for 13 consecutive years!

123 S. Third St. Ironton (740) 533-3380

1. MERLE NORMAN COSMETIC STUDIO 2. Ageless Aesthetics 3. Meraki

Thanks, Thanks,Lawrence Ironton voting us the Countyforfor voting us

Best Place to Order Dessert

Best Fries!

2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

We appreciate your business!

Call us for all of your heating and air conditioning needs at 740-532-8004 HEABERLIN HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for voting us Best Tanning Salon!

We truly appreciate your business.

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301 South 9th Street, Ironton, OH 301 South 9th Street, Ironton, OH For carry out orders, call (740) 532-1200.

For carry out orders, call (740) 532-1200.

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Best Dance Studio 1. CYNDI’S DANCE STUDIO 2. Yvonne DeKay School of Dance 3. Ashland Regional Dance Theater

Best Dental Office 1. DAVIS FAMILY DENTISTRY 2. Dominic J. Medinger, DDS 3. CAO Dental Clinic of Ironton

Best Eye Doctor 1. DR. WEBER AND WEST 2. Ironton Vision Center Inc. 3. Dr. Jankowski of Ironton

Best Family Practice Physician 1. RYAN BRISLIN 2. Dr. Rockford J. Meadows, MD 3. Dr. Angela Lewis of Bellefonte

Best Financial Services 1. EDWARD JONES - DEANNA PATRICK 2. Thompson Financial Services 3. Compson Wealth Management

RiverCities Motors “Where quality is affordable”

1116 Greenup Ave. • Ashland, Ky.

606.324.3353

www.rivercitiesmotors.com

Best Funeral Home 1. PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME 2. Slack and Wallace Funeral Home 3. O’Keefe-Baker Funeral Home

Best Hair Salon 1. A NEW YOU SALON AND SPA 2. Paula’s Beauty Shop 3. Charisma Salon and Spa

Thanks for voting us Best Law Firm in the Tri-State

McCown & Fisher A LEGAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION 311 PARK AVENUE • IRONTON, OHIO • 740-532-8744 CONTACT US FOR A CONSULTATION

BEST OF THE BEST

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018

Thank you for another great year!

Tony, Kate and Preston Barker

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Best Heating and Air Service Supply 1. HEABERLIN HEATING AND AIR 2. General Heating and Air 3. Air Extreme

Best Hospital 1. OUR LADY OF BELLEFONTE HOSPITAL 2. St. Mary’s Medical Center 3. King’s Daughters Medical Center

Best Hunting and Fishing Supply 1. TACKLE BOX 2. Gone Fishin’ 3. CNS

Best In-Home Care

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1. COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH 2. Abbott Home Health 3. Community Hospice

Best Insurance Agent 1. SCHERER MT. INSURANCE 2. Joe Hurley Insurance 3. Warren Armstead, State Farm

Best Law Firm

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1. MCCOWN & FISHER, A LEGAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION 2. The Bainbridge Firm, LLC 3. Anderson and Anderson

Call 740-533-2215 for information

THANK YOU for voting Sugar Creek Christian Academy

“Best Childcare Facility”

Best Medical Facility 1. OUR LADY OF BELLEFONTE HOSPITAL 2. King’s Daughters Medical Center 3. St. Mary’s Medical Center

DAVIS FAMILY GREENBO LAKE STATE RESORT PARK DENTISTRY

Thanks for voting us “Best of the Best!”

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We would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the loyal readers of The Ironton, Chesapeake and Proctorville Tribune for selecting Greenbo Lake State Resort Park as “Best Local Weekend Getaway” and “Best Place for Summer Family Fun.” We are so excited to be operational again and we hope to offer many more weekend getaways to the surrounding communities!

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532-6520

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Ironton Tribune readers for selecting us as the 2018 Best Hotel.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018

Best Motorcycle Dealership 1. HARMON MOTORS 2. Ashland Cycle Center 3. Black Sheep Harley

Best Nail Salon 1. THE HOT SPOT 2. Chelsey Tacket 3. Nails Pro

Best Nonprofit Organization We are honored to serve the Tri-State area.

401 S. Ninth St., Ironton, OH 45638 740-442-7297 • hiexpress.com/irontonoh

1. IRONTON ALIVE 2. City Mission 3. NWTF South Hills Longbeards

Best Nursing Home 1. CLOSE TO HOME 2. Morning Pointe 3. Harbor Health

Best Pharmacy

Thank you for Thank you for supporting us. supporting us.

Deanna Patrick Deanna Patrick Financial Advisor Financial Advisor

210 Center Street 210 Center Street Ironton, 45638 Ironton, OHOH 45638 740-533-2464 740-533-2464

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Member SIPC

1. CVS 2. Coal Grove Pharmacy 3. Stultz Pharmacy

Best Physician 1. DR. RYAN BRISLAN 2. Dr. Jim Meadows 3. Dr. Thuy Nguyen

Best Place of Worship 1. MAMRE BAPTIST CHURCH 2. First Baptist Church of Russell 3. City Mission Church

BEST OF THE BEST

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018

Thank you SO much, Tribune readers for voting us the #1 Italian Restaurant!

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Best Retirement Community 1. MORNING POINTE OF RUSSELL 2. Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley 3. Close to Home

Best Substance Abuse Treatment Facility 1. RIVERSIDE 2. Spectrum Outreach Services 3. New Beginnings Behavioral Health

Best Tanning Facility 124 S. Second St., Ironton, Ohio

740-532-5988

Riverside Recovery Services would like to thank all who voted us Best Substance Abuse Treatment Facility for the second year in a row! As we continue to grow not only here in Lawrence County but Knox County as well, one thing continues to be our focus and that is excellent client care.

We work tirelessly daily to make a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.We will continue to educate & engage our communities in the fight against drugs and alcohol.

Amy Smart - Owner, Executive Director

Riverside Recovery Services, LLC Where Recovery Brings Hope 48 Private Drive 339 South Point, Ohio 740-451-1455

Amy Smart - Owner, Executive Director Travis Owens - Owner

1. ISLAND HEAT 2. Sun Tan City 3. Paula’s Beauty Shop Inc./Tone and Tan

Best Tire Center 1. CHARLIE’S TIRES 2. Discount Tire 3. 32nd Street Tires

Best Used Car Dealer 1. RIVER CITIES MOTORS 2. Kleinman Brothers 3. Glockner

Best Veterinarian Office 1. WHEELERSBURG ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2. Ashland Animal Clinic 3. Proctorville Animal Clinic

Congratulations to all the 2018 Best of the Tri-State winners!

On behalf of Bret, Rhonda, Josh, Jamie, Taylor and the entire staff of Guyʼs Floor Covering...

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

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...We would like to thank you, Lawrence County, for your continued support.

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

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Thank you, Lawrence County, for voting my Gaga and Poppy’s shop

EYE CARE

Best Collision Repair!

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Thank you to the area for voting us Best Dance Studio. It's an honor. And a big thanks to my wonderful staff of 30 years!

Thanks for voting us Best of the Best!

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OUR LADY OF BELLEFONTE HOSPITAL

Best Hospital 6th year in a row!

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Thank you for voting Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital as the area’s best hospital for the sixth year in a row.

That our patients and their families have honored us with this distinction confirms the hard work and dedication of our employees and medical staff.

It is more than just our pleasure to serve you and the entire Tri-State… it’s our mission.

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