Society

August 21, 2019

USWCD holds annual meeting

By From JT Staff Reports

The Union Soil and Water Conservation District held its 74th annual meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City. An election of supervisors was held to start off the evening. The candidates starting a new term on Jan. 1, 2020 will be Andy Clarridge and Cheryl Trivisonn...

Local News, News, Society

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...

Sports

Marysville’s Mason Springs, right, pulls into second base in this file photo. Springs was named to the Ohio Capital Conference (Capital Division) and the Division I Central District first teams for the 2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarchs earn baseball awards

By Tim Miller

June 18, 2026

Several Marysville High School baseball players have earned special awards for the 2026 season. Senior Mason Springs was named to the first- team in both the Ohio Capital Conference (Cardinal Division...

Closure pushes trucks onto historic bridge

News

Streng Road Bridge near Fairbanks could face a temporary closure if truck drivers continue ignoring weight-limit postings while detouring around the Route 38 bridge project. The 112-year-old single-lane bridge has seen increased traffic since the state closed Route 38 over Big Darby Creek, prompting Union County officials and law enforcement to monitor overweight vehicles crossing the structure. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Closure pushes trucks onto historic bridge

By Mike Williamson

June 18, 2026

Issues with truck drivers ignoring the Route 38 bridge detour may lead to a temporary closure of the Streng Road Bridge. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch told the county commissioners Wednesday that ...

News

Bailey tapped to fill vacated seat of commissioner

By From JT Staff Reports

June 17, 2026

Shaun Bailey is stepping into the role of Union County commissioner a little early. The county’s Republican Party chose Bailey Monday night as the person to fill Dave Lawrence’s vacant seat after the ...

News

Mental health of coroners in decline

U.C.’s Dr. David Applegate says the matter has needed attention for some time

By Mike Williamson

June 17, 2026

The Ohio State Coroner’s Association is moving to take a closer look at the mental health of death investigators statewide, something Union County Coroner Dr. David Applegate says is sorely needed. Du...

Fairbanks baseball players earn OHC, Central District accolades for 2026

Sports

Fairbanks pitcher Carson Reames prepares to deliver the ball to the plate. The lefty hurler earned first-team honors in the Ohio Heritage Conference and the Central District for Division V. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks baseball players earn OHC, Central District accolades for 2026

By Tim Miller

June 17, 2026

A trio of Fairbanks High School baseball players have earned special recognition for the 2026 season. All three earned accolades in the Ohio Heritage Conference. Pitcher/outfielder Carson Reames was n...

Court News, News

Trio charged with taking electronics from Costco

By Kyle Meddles

June 16, 2026

A trio from Toledo have been charged together for attempting to steal gaming computers from Costco. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted codefendants Frankie Lee Rayford Jr., 46, Andrew Joesph Gra...