Society

August 6, 2018

Five generations of women

By From JT Staff Reports

Family members spanning five generations gathered to enjoy each other’s company recently, and plan to celebrate Helen Dingledine’s 91st birthday Wednesday. Pictured are, left to right, front row, granddaughter Katie Crabtree, mother Megan Crabtree and great-great-grandmother Helen Dingledine; an...

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Area churches list Easter services

By From JT Staff Reports

April 16, 2025

Area churches invite the public to attend special Holy Week activities and Easter services across Union County. Beloved United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday service – April 17, 6 to 7 p.m., at Phar...

Society

District title on line

By Tim Miller

March 4, 2024

Audrey Benedict (center) of North Union eyes the basket during a Division II district semifinal triumph over Heath. The game was played at Sparta Highland High School. The Lady Cats will travel to Cen...

Society

Local couple celebrates 25th anniversary

By From JT Staff Reports

May 12, 2020

Dan and Michelle Phipps are celebrating their 25th anniversary. They were married May 13, 1995 by the Rev. Don Moceri. They are the parents of Danielle Phipps. A trip is planned at a later date to cel...

News

T-hangar ribbon cutting at airport

By Kyle Meddles

March 2, 2026

The Union County Airport marked the opening of its long-awaited 15-unit T-hangars with a ribbon cutting Friday morning. All 15 hangars have already been leased and are anticipated to make $65,000 annu...

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Plain City probes gas and electric aggregation

By Jack Christian

March 2, 2026

The Plain City Village Council convened Monday evening and held discussions on their electric and gas aggregation program. During the November election, residents voted to authorize the village to pur...

New turf softball field progressing at Fairbanks High School; expected to be ready in April

Sports

The turf is being installed at the new Fairbanks High School softball diamond. The facility is expected to be ready for use by the middle of April for the remainder of the 2026 season. (Photo Submitted)

New turf softball field progressing at Fairbanks High School; expected to be ready in April

By by Sarah Vollrath

March 2, 2026

By Sarah Vollrath With the high school softball season approaching, questions have arisen regarding the progression of the Fairbanks Lady Panthers turf field. Set to be finalized around mid-April, the...

Monarch boys grapplers will host Division I sectional tournament

Sports

In the photo to the left, Marysville’s 215-pounder Logan Adelsberger has a headlock on an Indian Lake opponent. In the photo at the right, Brennan Hoffer, MHS’ 120-pounder, is applying a cross-face to his opponent. The Monarchs will host a Division I sectional tournament today. (Journal-Tribune photos by Kevin Behrens)

Monarch boys grapplers will host Division I sectional tournament

By Tim Miller

March 2, 2026

Marysville’s High School gym will be alive with post-season boys wrestling when the Monarchs host the Division I sectional tournament today. Competition is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. and carry on...

MHS girls will host sectional wrestling tourney

Sports

Marysville’s Cami Leng battles an opponent during the recent state duals wrestling tournament that was held at MHS. Marysville will host a sectional tournament on Sunday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS girls will host sectional wrestling tourney

By Tim Miller

March 2, 2026

Marysville High School’s girls wrestling team will host a number of schools for a sectional tournament on Sunday. Action will begin at 10 a.m. with MHS hosting the following teams: Amanda-Clearcreek, ...

Top-seeded JA Pioneer cagers roll past Cristo Rey during opening contest of Division IV tournament

Sports

Despite the presence of Cristo Rey defenders, Jonathan Alder’s Byron Byerly (32) goes up for a basket on Thursday. The 6-8 sophomore tallied 12 points during the Pioneers’ Division IV tournament victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Top-seeded JA Pioneer cagers roll past Cristo Rey during opening contest of Division IV tournament

By Tim Miller

March 2, 2026

When one basketball team is markedly better than an opponent, the coach of the higher-ranked group always worries. Coaches wonder how their team will respond against an obviously inferior squad, espec...