Union County goes Hollywood
Local News, News
May 9, 2025
A clapboard, used on film sets to mark scenes and sync sound and picture, shows the name of a feature film being shot in Logan county. The image was posted on one of writer and director Adam Meeks’ social media accounts in April. Union County, which tells the story of a young man going through a drug court program, is a full-length version of a short film of the same name, which Meeks shot here five years ago. (Photo submitted)

Union County goes Hollywood

Film about area drug court stars Will Poulter

By Michael Williamson 

Union County is about to become a marquee name. Literally.

Filmmakers are currently in neighboring Logan County shooting a feature film called, oddly enough, Union County, a story about a recovering addict making his way through drug court and trying to get back on his feet. It stars Will Poulter and...

State of the City focuses on area’s potential
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Ed Mickelson, pictured at right, explains Marysville’s 2026 Vision Plan during the annual State of the City event Monday night. Mickelson and Carmine Russo, center, consulted the city through its planning process last year before officials adopted it during a meeting last month. Also pictured at left is Donald Boerger, city council vice president. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
By Michael Williamson 
March 4, 2026
While this year’s State of the City featured the usual project highlights and accomplishments from the previous year, it also focused on a community in transition and all the work being done to shape ...
Cool World a product of owner’s vision
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Paul Cunningham, pictured at left, watches a video monitor as Marysville City Manager Terry Emery, right, records a segment for the 2026 State of the City address in the Journal-Tribune building. Cunningham’s company, Cool World, has been producing videos for the city, including the one presented at Monday night’s annual event, since 2018. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Company a part of state of the city
By Michael Williamson 
March 3, 2026
Marysville held its State of the City Monday and those attending the event got to see a video showcasing the city’s projects in 2025. The company behind that video and many of the city’s video offerin...
Traffic flow a priority for U.S. 33 bridge repairs
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
March 3, 2026
The major repair project for bridges on U.S. 33 is starting soon and this time, crews will maintain two lanes of traffic in both directions during construction. Officials with the Ohio Department of T...
State of the City focuses on area’s potential
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Ed Mickelson, pictured at right, explains Marysville’s 2026 Vision Plan during the annual State of the City event Monday night. Mickelson and Carmine Russo, center, consulted the city through its planning process last year before officials adopted it during a meeting last month. Also pictured at left is Donald Boerger, city council vice president. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
By Michael Williamson 
March 4, 2026
While this year’s State of the City featured the usual project highlights and accomplishments from the previous year, it also focused on a community in transition and all the work being done to shape ...
Cool World a product of owner’s vision
Local News, News
Paul Cunningham, pictured at left, watches a video monitor as Marysville City Manager Terry Emery, right, records a segment for the 2026 State of the City address in the Journal-Tribune building. Cunningham’s company, Cool World, has been producing videos for the city, including the one presented at Monday night’s annual event, since 2018. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Company a part of state of the city
By Michael Williamson 
March 3, 2026
Marysville held its State of the City Monday and those attending the event got to see a video showcasing the city’s projects in 2025. The company behind that video and many of the city’s video offerin...
Traffic flow a priority for U.S. 33 bridge repairs
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
March 3, 2026
The major repair project for bridges on U.S. 33 is starting soon and this time, crews will maintain two lanes of traffic in both directions during construction. Officials with the Ohio Department of T...
T-hangar ribbon cutting at airport
News
By Kyle Meddles 
March 2, 2026
The Union County Airport marked the opening of its long-awaited 15-unit T-hangars with a ribbon cutting Friday morning. All 15 hangars have already been leased and are anticipated to make $65,000 annu...
Plain City probes gas and electric aggregation
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By Jack Christian 
March 2, 2026
The Plain City Village Council convened Monday evening and held discussions on their electric and gas aggregation program. During the November election, residents voted to authorize the village to pur...
New turf softball field progressing at Fairbanks High School; expected to be ready in April
Sports
The turf is being installed at the new Fairbanks High School softball diamond. The facility is expected to be ready for use by the middle of April for the remainder of the 2026 season. (Photo Submitted)
By by Sarah Vollrath 
March 2, 2026
By Sarah Vollrath With the high school softball season approaching, questions have arisen regarding the progression of the Fairbanks Lady Panthers turf field. Set to be finalized around mid-April, the...