Process to get warrants may be streamlined

News

January 27, 2025

Process to get warrants may be streamlined

By Michael Williamson

Getting a warrant approved may soon be easier and faster for local law enforcement agents.

Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said his office is in the process of implementing an electronic search warrant system for law enforcement officers and members of the court system, something that he said w...

Education, Local News, News

JA Homecoming queen, king candidates introduced

By From JT Staff Reports

October 2, 2025

Jonathan Alder High School has announced its 2025 Fall Homecoming Court. The JAHS Homecoming Court is pictured above from left to right: senior Emiy Webb escorted by Myles Guthrie; senior Calla Streit...

Local News, News

Union County Sheriff’s deputies and an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper line their cars on the side of the road off Route 31 recently as part of an air speed operation designed to slow down motorists in the area. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Things looking up to slow drivers down

Air speed program underway

By Jack Christian

October 2, 2025

Law enforcement agencies in Union County are using an eye in the sky once again as part of its ongoing effort to enforce safe driving habits on area roads. Local drivers have been told to expect the r...

Local News, News

County flooded with resident concerns over cybersecurity incident

By Michael Williamson

October 1, 2025

Union County is asking for residents’ patience as it works through the impact of the cybersecurity incident earlier this year. Officials in the commissioners’ office said they received many more phone...

Sports

Miller, Williamson, Christian turn in best Pickers results

October 2, 2025

Last week’s Pigskin Pickers featured a number of college football games that could have gone either way. The best records of the week were turned in by sports editor Tim Miller, managing editor Chad W...

JA spikers maintain CBC lead with sweep over Chieftains

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Anna Hayes (19) and Lily Boeckl (15) go up for a block attempt against Bellefontaine. The Lady Pioneers won in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA spikers maintain CBC lead with sweep over Chieftains

By Tim Miller

October 2, 2025

Red and black are the color schemes of the sports teams of both Jonathan Alder and Bellefontaine. When the Central Buckeye Conference rivals, however, tangled on the volleyball court on Tuesday, the J...

MHS soccer squad falls to Olentangy Berlin

Sports

Marysville’s Mason Buckenburger (1) leaps for a header during the first half of action against the Bears. The Monarchs were shut out, 4-0, in a road match against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS soccer squad falls to Olentangy Berlin

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 2, 2025

There is no rest for the weary, especially for those teams seeking victories. Marysville’s boys soccer squad attempted to get back on the winning track but suffered another conference loss to Olentang...

Sports

FHS VB team waits on OHSAA decision on possible forfeit

By Tim Miller

October 2, 2025

As of mid-afternoon on Wednesday, members of the Fairbanks High School varsity volleyball team were waiting word as to whether they would have to forfeit their latest victory. The situation stems from...

Sports

Panther boys roll to soccer triumph

By Tim Miller

October 2, 2025

Fairbanks’ boys soccer team scored an 8-0 verdict over Grove City Christian. Nolan Baker, Kaden Procuniar and Ty Schroeder each tallied a pair of goals. Baker, Luke Boehm, Kaylor Bowsher, Reid Hockman...

Sports

North Union spikers hand Lakers first CBC setback

By Bob Putman

October 2, 2025

North Union earned a big volleyball win on the road Tuesday as the Lady Cats defeated Indian Lake 25-17, 25-15, 21-25, 25-17. It was the Lakers’ first Central Buckeye Conference loss and only their th...