Donald F. Johnson

By From JT Staff Reports

Donald F. Johnson, 81, of East Liberty died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at his residence with his loving wife Violet by his side.
He owned and operated Johnson Excavating and Septic Tank Service along with farming many acres of his own and custom farming.
Over the years, he enjoyed drag racing, Harley-Davi...

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Full pull!

By Sarah Vollrath

August 4, 2026

A tractor roars down the track during Friday night’s National Tractor Pullers Association regional national event at the Union County Fairgrounds. The annual Union County Fair pull featured competitor...

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Semi driver charged with assault, falsification after crash

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

August 4, 2026

A man from Dayton is being charged after causing a car crash that sent a Nevada man to the hospital and allegedly making a false statement to crash investigators. The Union County Grand Jury has indic...

Mintonette Volleyball Club instructs the JA ballers

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A file photo of the 2025 Jonathan Alder volleyball team. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Mintonette Volleyball Club instructs the JA ballers

By Tim Miller

August 4, 2026

Members of the 2026 Jonathan Alder high school and middle school volleyball teams received an added bonus of instruction during a recent workout. Lady Pioneer spikers in grades 7-12 participated in a ...

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Conglomerate buys grand champion steer

By Sarah Vollrath

August 4, 2026

Cooper Phelps sold the grand champion steer for $11,000 to the New Albany Company, Bar S Livestock and Land LLC, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Marysville DQ, Arthur J Gallager/JH Ward Agency, Union Propane, H...

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Senator Jon Husted

Farm Fest held Sunday at Cook Farms

By From JT Staff Reports

August 3, 2026

Sheriff Mike Justice Supreme Court candidate - Colleen Odonnell Attorney General candidate - Keith Faber

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Determined rider

By From JT Staff Reports

August 3, 2026

Bull riding action heated up the Union County Fair rodeo Thursday night. Above, an unidentified cowboy hangs on during a ride. The annual rodeo remains one of the fair’s signature grandstand events, d...