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October 18, 2022

UMC plans new church in community

By Mac Cordell

For Pastor Sara McSwords, the name is important.

“Beloved.”

“This name reflects my heart and the heart of so many people who are choosing to stay UMC and I believe there is a longing and curiosity stirring for those who are beginning to express curiosity and a willingness to explore this new ch...

Local News, News

Ohio to receive $8M in GM data settlement

By From JT Staff Reports

October 30, 2026

Ohio will receive more than $8 million as part of a $220 million multistate settlement with General Motors over allegations that the automaker illegally sold consumers’ driving behavior and location d...

Education, Local News, News

Companies court local students

By Kyle Meddles

October 30, 2026

Local companies set up shop at the Marysville High School on Thursday as part of Crafted in Union County, an interactive career exploration experience for local high school students. Pictured above, r...

Local News, News

Nine departments battle residential blaze

By From JT Staff Reports

October 30, 2026

Nine fire departments responded to a residential fire on Wednesday that led to heavy damage to a home. The fire was reported at 5:14 p.m. at a home in the 22000 block of Darby Pottersburg Road. The ca...

Pioneers’ inability to convert on fourth downs leads to 26-7 playoff loss at Granville

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) chases the ball after Granville quarterback Jackson McMillan (9) strips it. McCain had intercepted a pass from McMillan, but lost it on the fumble. McCain, though, was able to recover the pigskin. Also pictured for the Pioneers is Noah Kusek (8). (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Pioneers’ inability to convert on fourth downs leads to 26-7 playoff loss at Granville

By Tim Miller

October 31, 2026

Granville’s football team had the ball on Jonathan Alder’s one-yard-line and was knocking on the door of the end zone with just seconds to play in the first half on Friday evening. The No. 7 Blue Aces...

Vermilion Sailors make waves in final minutes; rally for 35-21 playoff victory over North Union

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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) picks up yardage on the ground. The Wildcats saw their season come to an end with a 35-21 setback at Vermilion during the Division V state playoffs. (Photo submitted)

Vermilion Sailors make waves in final minutes; rally for 35-21 playoff victory over North Union

By Bob Putman

October 31, 2026

North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar had a pretty simple explanation at the conclusion of Friday night’s Division V, Region 18 playoff game at Vermilion. “I know it is easy to say this, but we ...

Former N. Union CC runner, current assistant coach Hayward competes in Chicago Marathon

Sports

Former North Union cross country runner and current NU assistant coach Emma Hayward is pictured at the recent Chicago Marathon. (Photo submitted)

Former N. Union CC runner, current assistant coach Hayward competes in Chicago Marathon

By Bob Putman

October 30, 2026

Emma Hayward, a North Union graduate and a current assistant coach on the NU cross country team, was among the thousands of runners that participated in the recent Bank of American Chicago Marathon. H...

NU Wildcats’ playoff journey begins tonight at Vermilion

Sports

North Union’s Luke Brown (24) and Trenor Kyte (9) celebrate during a game. The Wildcats will travel to Vermilion this evening to open the 2026 Division V playoffs. (Photo submitted)

NU Wildcats’ playoff journey begins tonight at Vermilion

By Bob Putman

October 30, 2026

For the second straight year North Union is preparing for more than just 10 weeks of the football season. The Wildcats will be making their 11th appearance in playoff football and are coming off reach...

Sports

Ben Logan cheerleaders place

By From JT Staff Reports

October 30, 2026

The Benjamin Logan competition cheerleading team recently traveled to Urbana to compete in the annual Hillclimber Haunt. The Raider cheerleaders placed seventh in the building game day division. Membe...

Sports

MHS season concludes

By Josh Kaeser

October 30, 2026

Marysville’s Ava Landry (3) sends the ball over the net in this file photo. The Lady Monarchs’ volleyball season came to an end during a Division I tournament match at Olentangy. The Braves defeated M...