Regeta Marie Vogel Scheiderer

By Jacob Runnels

Regeta Marie Vogel Scheiderer, 93, of Marysville, died Thursday, Feb. 22, at Brookdale Marysville following a brief illness.
A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, she was a hard-working homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed raising flowers and vegetables, baking cookies and pies, and spend...

State/Area News

Rep. Richardson Votes in Support of Senate Bill, Aligns Ohio with Federal Gun Laws

By From JT Staff Reports

November 12, 2026

COLUMBUS – State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) today voted in support of Senate Bill 214 – legislation to remove firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotgun...

Columns/Editorials

Pigskin Pickers remain in tight race for season

By From JT Staff Reports

November 12, 2026

Managing editor Chad Williamson posted the best week of the Pigskin Pickers. There were several AP Top 25 games that proved to be interesting or disastrous, depending on your point of view. Williamson...

Sports

Area gridders earn Central Buckeye Conference honors for 2026 season

By Tim Miller

November 12, 2026

The Central Buckeye Conference has named its Kenton Trail and Mad River Division football teams for the 2026 season. Both divisions include several local high school gridders. Those athletes are as fo...

Obituaries

RODERICK E. YOCOM

By From JT Staff Reports

November 12, 2026

Roderick E. Yocom, 87, of Woodstock, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Roderick was born on October 11, 1939, in Urbana,...

Local News, News

Never too early

By Michael Williamson

November 12, 2026

Some say decorating for Christmas in November is premature. Not the residents of this home on East Sixth Street. Drivers passing by the house will notice a large array of holiday-themed inflatables as...

Local News, News

The Union County Commissioners approved the creation of a community reinvestment area (CRA) district, shown above in blue, on the west side of the county. The area will encompass the newly announced Honda plant and allow for future tax abatement requests in this part of Allen and Liberty townships. (Graphic submitted)

County eyes Honda CRA fees

Commissioner wants to cover costs of running abatement district

By Michael Williamson

November 12, 2026

One Union County Commissioner is looking to make sure the county receives administrative fees associated with a new community reinvestment area (CRA) being established for Honda’s planned manufacturin...