Jonathan Alder students meet with astronaut during Space Night
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April 11, 2025
Ohio astronaut Don Thomas talks to students at Canaan Middle School April 4 as part of the district’s second annual Space Night. Visitors got to explore rocket building, a simulation of Mars exploration and interactive learning about planets and constellations. (Submitted photo)

Jonathan Alder students meet with astronaut during Space Night

By From JT Staff Reports 

Jonathan Alder Local School District students and families reached for the stars at the Second Annual Space Night on April 4 at Canaan Middle School. The community event, sponsored through Amazon’s partnership with the school district, celebrated space exploration while showcasing how Amazon&#...

Instine joins Triad board
Education
Newly appointed Triad Board of Education member Chris Instine, pictured above next to board member Kyle Huffman, was sworn in during a special board meeting last week. Instine, a Triad graduate and coach at the schools, replaced longtime board member Randy Moore after 21 years of service, who stepped down citing personal reasons. (Photo submitted)
Instine joins Triad board
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 6, 2026
The Triad Board of Education has recently announced a change in board membership after long-tenured board member Randy Moore stepped down in March citing personal reasons. According to a release from ...
Agencies plan drug take-back event
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Agencies plan drug take-back event
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 6, 2026
Union County residents will be able to dispose of excess medications in an upcoming drug take-back event this month. All of the county law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcemen...
Reports detail hostile work setting at MHRB
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Reports detail hostile work setting at MHRB
By Michael Williamson 
April 6, 2026
After making the decision to fire their executive director earlier this week, officials with the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County were relatively silent on what exactly led to that ter...
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Instine joins Triad board
Education
Newly appointed Triad Board of Education member Chris Instine, pictured above next to board member Kyle Huffman, was sworn in during a special board meeting last week. Instine, a Triad graduate and coach at the schools, replaced longtime board member Randy Moore after 21 years of service, who stepped down citing personal reasons. (Photo submitted)
Instine joins Triad board
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 6, 2026
The Triad Board of Education has recently announced a change in board membership after long-tenured board member Randy Moore stepped down in March citing personal reasons. According to a release from ...
Agencies plan drug take-back event
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Agencies plan drug take-back event
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 6, 2026
Union County residents will be able to dispose of excess medications in an upcoming drug take-back event this month. All of the county law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcemen...
Reports detail hostile work setting at MHRB
Local News, News
Reports detail hostile work setting at MHRB
By Michael Williamson 
April 6, 2026
After making the decision to fire their executive director earlier this week, officials with the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County were relatively silent on what exactly led to that ter...
Ohm sentenced
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Marysville Police Sergeant Katie Archer told the court how the May 2025 shooting impacted her life while the shooter, Dustin Ohm, watches on. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Ohm sentenced
By Kyle Meddles 
April 4, 2026
The Marysville man who shot at local police will face decades in prison following his Friday sentencing hearing. The courtroom was full of local law enforcement who attended to show support to the off...
Wolfe hopes to springboard off Marysville City Council success
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Wolfe hopes to springboard off Marysville City Council success
Three vying for Republican nod for Ohio House seat in District 86
By Kyle Meddles 
April 4, 2026
After being elected to Marysville City Council as a write-in, state representative candidate Steven Wolfe is headed to the ballot to bring his experiences in council and the statehouse to represent th...
Weber vows to drive down taxes to build up families
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Weber vows to drive down taxes to build up families
Three vying for Republican nod for Ohio House seat in District 86
By Kyle Meddles 
April 4, 2026
For his campaign, state representative candidate Ben Weber is looking to slash property taxes to build up families and provide residents of the 86th district with an affordable future. Weber has lived...