DEBRA L. “DEB” BOWERSMITH

By From JT Staff Reports

Debra Lynn “Deb” Bowersmith, 55, of Marysville, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following a brief and unexpected illness.
She was born Jan. 18, 1960, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Billy Gene and Julia Ann Markle Woods Sr.

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Slip-and-slide gathering

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August 2, 2025

Ben Haigh, 10, tumbles at the bottom of a long slip-and-slide near the intersection of Court and Seventh streets, amid much warmer temperatures earlier this week. A group of youths were taking part in...

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PCPD make headway on police staffing

By Jack Christian

August 2, 2025

Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee is continuing the search to fill multiple open officer positions within his department, but one of those roles has now officially been filled. At a recent board meet...

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Gridiron Midnight Madness

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 1, 2025

While residents of Richwood were fast asleep, North Union's football program was wide awake Friday morning just after midnight. The Wildcats began their official padded practices yesterday as teams fr...

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County makes cybersecurity improvements

By Michael Williamson

August 1, 2025

Union County is adding another layer of protection to its cybersecurity infrastructure. The county commissioners approved a resolution Wednesday for Arctic Wolf, an advanced cybersecurity program that...

From the desk of AP: August brings about variety of football emotions

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Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler latches on to a pass during a recent 7-on-7 passing scrimmages. High school football teams across Ohio began their official preseason practices today. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

From the desk of AP: August brings about variety of football emotions

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 1, 2025

The month of August has always brought a sense of dread and excitement. I know those are two conflicting feelings but as a former high school and collegiate football player, it makes sense to me. Depe...

Benefit in the Barn will donate to Hope Center

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Pictured above is an image from the 2024 Benefit in the Barn event. The 2025 version of the event will take place Aug. 16 with proceeds benefiting the Hope Center and Delaware County Hunger Alliance. (Photo submitted)

Benefit in the Barn will donate to Hope Center

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August 1, 2025

Organizers for the Benefit in the Barn announced that the affair is returning for its 11th year on Aug. 16 at We Feed U Farms, 5530 Radnor Road, Radnor. All net proceeds will benefit the Delaware Coun...