Federal cuts land locally

By Michael Williamson

Some county departments are feeling the effects of funding cuts at the federal level.

The Union County Health Department, Mental Health and Recovery Board and Soil and Water Conservation District all have seen some changes as a result of recent cuts made by the Trump administration.

Health Commissione...

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Richwood man charged with rape of young relatives

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

April 14, 2025

A Richwood man is facing as many as 98 years in prison for raping three female children that were under the ages of 10. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Michel Brian Nelson, 65, of 130 E. Blagr...

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Local “In Your Easter Bonnet” competition

By From JT Staff Reports

April 14, 2025

Suzanne McNeal, left, Juanita Miller, center, and Lisa Harden, right, show off their bonnets during the First Annual “In Your Easter Bonnet” Competition at The Avalon Theatre Sunday. The fundraising e...

North Union baseball team falls to London

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Ashton Haubiel of North Union gets down in his defensive stance during a game against London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union baseball team falls to London

By Bob Putman

April 14, 2025

In a back-and-forth Central Buckeye Conference baseball game, London outlasted North Union, earning a 12-7 victory Friday at North Union. Things were pretty quiet through the first innings as North Un...

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Marysville’s Josie Bumgarner prepares to release a pitch in this file photo. Bumgarner was the winning pitcher during a game against Mathews High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS softball squad sweeps pair of games

By Tim Miller

April 14, 2025

Marysville’s varsity softball team swept a doubleheader on Saturday. The Lady Monarchs opened with a 6-5 victory (extra innings) over Grove City and took the nightcap by a 4-2 verdict over Mathews. Th...

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Triad Cardinals fall to Madison-Plains

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 14, 2025

Triad’s baseball team suffered its fourth consecutive loss to Madison-Plains last week, 11-0. The Cardinals fell to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The Golden Eagles managed to sc...

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Jonathan Alder girls diamond team topples Graham

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 14, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s softball squad snapped a four-game losing skid with a 14-4 victory over Graham. The Lady Pioneers improved to 3-6 overall in the regular season following the win. JA also claimed its ...