St. John’s to host Christmas bazaar event Saturday

By Jacob Runnels

St. John’s Lutheran Church will host its annual Christmas bazaar event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
There will be 70 tables featuring homemade items by local artisans. Snowmen, Christmas tree ornaments, leather goods, crocheted items and more items will be available for purchase.
A lunch will be ...

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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...

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Use of employer credit card leads to felony charges

By Kyle Meddles

April 1, 2026

An Ostrander woman is facing five years in prison after allegedly spending over $70,000 on personal items with her employer’s credit card. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Traci Anne Warner, 4...

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Holy Week services listed for area churches

By From JT Staff Reports

April 1, 2026

Churches across Union County have announced Easter and Holy Week service schedules. The following is a listing of services by community: Marysville — St. John’s Lutheran Church: Holy week from March 2...

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Bundled up egg hunt

By From JT Staff Reports

March 31, 2026

This past weekend, the Marysville Eagles Lodge 3506 held its annual Easter egg hunt at the American Legion Park. The hunt is supported by members to give their children and grandchildren a fun family,...

Richwood church providing food in Belize

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Members of the outreach team with Fulton Creek Friends Church are serving villagers in southern Belize as part of a humanitarian mission to curb food insecurity in the region. Above are some of the villagers that have received some care packages from the outreach group. (Photo submitted)

Richwood church providing food in Belize

By Kyle Meddles

March 31, 2026

A Richwood church has embarked on a humanitarian mission in Belize as part of an effort to help make the locals’ lives a little bit better. The outreach team at Fulton Creek Friends Church, 10950 Fult...

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Above, the 2026 Acura Integra is manufactured exclusively at the company’s Marysville Auto Plant, using domestic and globally made parts. About 85% of Acura vehicles sold in America in 2025 were made in America, using domestic and globally made parts. (Photo submitted)

Honda’s Acura brand turns 40

By From JT Staff Reports

March 30, 2026

Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by Honda of America. ––– Acura recently marked 40 years since debuting in America on March 27, 1986, as the first Japanese luxury car brand. With t...

Sports

Fraker steps down as FHS girls hoops boss

By Tim Miller

March 30, 2026

Saying it’s time to step down, Landon Fraker has resigned as the head girls basketball coach at Fairbanks High School. “There are a few reasons why now is a good time,” Fraker told the Journal-Tribune...