DONALD L. DOLDER

By Jacob Runnels

Donald L. Dolder, 84, of Plain City, died unexpectedly Monday, July 16, 2018, at his home.
He was the owner of the family business, Dolder Brother’s Market, in Columbus. He worked at Cardinal Foods for 30 years and was a lifelong farmer.
He was born March 29, 1934, in Columbus, to the late Norman E....

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Kailin McElroy tries to bypass opponent during a game from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union seniors begin prepping for three-sport school year

By Bob Putman

August 2, 2026

The fall high school sports season is deep into its training and preparation so athletes in each sport can do their best. Some of them will just participate in a fall sport or maybe a second one later...

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Why aren’t the county earnings returned?

Resident asks why unused funds aren't returned to taxpayers

By Mike Williamson

August 1, 2026

Why do the Union County Commissioners meet in the morning when most people are at work? Why does the interest income earned from county investments sit seemingly unused? Those were just a couple of th...

Sports

Max Winner carrying the ball during the 2025 season. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Fairbanks quarterback spot up for grabs

By Tim Miller

August 1, 2026

There will be a change in the quarterback position for the Fairbanks High School football team. Last year’s starting signal-caller, Bryson Griffith, graduated, leaving the spot up for grabs. Head coac...

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Items seized during investigation on Buerger Street

By From JT Staff Reports

July 31, 2026

A number of personal items were seized from an undisclosed address on Buerger Street Friday morning in relation to online crimes involving children. According to the Marysville Division of Police, off...

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Motocross at the fair

By Sarah Vollrath

July 31, 2026

Young riders take to the track during Wednesday night's motocross competition at the Union County Fair. The annual event featured classes for riders of nearly every age and skill level, including STAC...

JA Brett Glass going into second year as football head coach

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From the 2026 season, Brett Glass coaching with Brock Hughes in the background. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

JA Brett Glass going into second year as football head coach

By Tim Miller

July 31, 2026

Jonathan Alder head football coach Brett Glass will soon begin the second year of his second stint as the Pioneers’ head coach. A 2003 graduate of Jonathan Alder, Glass played football at Otterbein Un...