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April 16, 2019

Woman’s Parliament holds annual guest luncheon

By From JT Staff Reports

Woman’s Parliament of Marysville held its annual guest luncheon on April 9 at Urbana Country Club.
Member and guests were welcomed by president Judi Green.
After lunch, Karen Eylor, Director of Tourism and Marketing for the Union County Convention and Visitor Bureau was the guest speaker. She gave a...

Area churches list Easter services
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Area churches list Easter services
By From JT Staff Reports 
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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...
District title on line
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By Tim Miller 
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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...
Local couple celebrates 25th anniversary
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Local couple celebrates 25th anniversary
By From JT Staff Reports 
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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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Colin Snyder (34) prepares to advance on defense in order to try and stop Nolan Smith from driving to the hoop. A total of 160 youth participants were involved with the annual Marysville basketball camp this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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By From JT Staff Reports 
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