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August 23, 2019

Discovery Riders to host new volunteer training session

By From JT Staff Reports

Discovery Riders, a non-profit therapeutic riding program that serves individuals with disabilities, is hosting a volunteer training on September 7 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

The session will prepare individuals to act as horse leaders and side-walkers. Horse leaders are in charge of the horse during class ...

Area churches list Easter services
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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...
District title on line
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District title on line
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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Trio charged with taking electronics from Costco
By Kyle Meddles 
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Things may soon get a little crowded out by the Union County Sheriff’s Office training facility. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners recently that the office may have to put up some fen...
Athletes put through paces at Army “boot camp”
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Marysville High School athletes pull a 4,500-pound Army Humvee across the area outside the football field Friday morning. It was just one of several physical activities participated in during an Army "boot camp." (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Athletes put through paces at Army “boot camp”
By Tim Miller 
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High school athletes go through a lot of physical conditioning in order to become better in the sports of their choice. A number of Marysville High School athletes, however, were recently put through ...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
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Richwood residents bring flooding concerns to council
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By Kyle Meddles 
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Triad schedules 2026 inductions into Athletic Hall of Fame
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The graphic shows the 2026 inductees into the Triad Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be conducted on Saturday, beginning at noon. (Photo submitted)
Triad schedules 2026 inductions into Athletic Hall of Fame
By Tim Miller 
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Triad school officials will be honoring a part of the district’s athletic past this coming weekend. School officials have announced the fourth annual Athletic Hall of Fame class will be honored. The c...