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August 15, 2025

Richwood man pleads to child rapes

By Kyle Meddles

A Richwood man has plead guilty to raping three female children under the ages of 10.

During a pretrial hearing in the Union County Court of Common Pleas Friday, Michel Brian Nelson, 65, of 130 E. Blagrove St., Richwood, entered a plea of guilty to seven counts of felony rape of the first degree. The...

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Plain City OKs speed limit change on North Chillicothe Street

By Jack Christian

August 15, 2025

In response to increased residential development and community concerns, Plain City officials have approved a speed limit reduction on North Chillicothe Street, lowering it from 35 mph to 25 mph betwe...

UCHD urges safe driving ahead of holiday

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UCHD urges safe driving ahead of holiday

By From JT Staff Reports

August 15, 2025

In support of the Safe Communities Coalition, the Union County Health Department is helping spread the word about the dangers of drinking and driving in advance of the Labor Day weekend. From Aug. 15 ...

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Assistance available to help local residents stay cool

By From JT Staff Reports

August 15, 2025

The Ohio Department of Development and The Breathing Association are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income...

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Plain City OKs speed limit change on North Chillicothe Street

By Jack Christian

August 15, 2025

Sports

North Union volleyball coach Alexis Maenz (left) talks to her team during a break in the action. The Lady Cats defeated Marion Harding in three sets during their final preseason scrimmage. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

NU spikers sweep scrimmage

By Bob Putman

August 15, 2025

Like that final rehearsal before opening night of a play, the North Union volleyball team wanted to get things in place before its season opener at home on Saturday against Fairbanks. For the most par...

Former NU head coach Miller returns as defensive coordinator

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North Union defensive coordinator Jesse Miller makes a point to players during the team’s recent Midnight Madness practice. Miller, who formerly was the head coach at NU, has returned to the coaching staff this season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Former NU head coach Miller returns as defensive coordinator

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 15, 2025

Some things never change for one former North Union head football coach. Now serving as the team’s defensive coordinator, some aspects to Jesse Miller’s coaching style have changed, but some will rema...

MHS girls place seventh during OCC tee-off

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Kaitlyn Stover of Marysville prepares to drive the ball through the trees at Oakhaven. MHS competed during the Ohio Capital Conference tee-off. (Photo submitted)

MHS girls place seventh during OCC tee-off

By Tim Miller

August 15, 2025

Marysville’s girls golf team placed seventh out of 18 squads during the inaugural Ohio Capital Conference tee-off. The event, which was held at Oakhaven, featured all of the girls golf teams, regardle...

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UCHD urges safe driving ahead of holiday

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August 15, 2025

Marysville’s girls netters blank Marion Harding

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Marysville’s Nyla Baumbarger returns the ball over the net in this file photo. She helped lead the Lady Monarchs to a 5-0 victory over Marion Harding for the team’s first win of the 2025 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s girls netters blank Marion Harding

By Tim Miller

August 14, 2025

Marysville’s girls tennis team scored a 5-0 verdict over Marion Harding for its first victory of the season. In singles matches, Natalie Fair claimed a 6-3, 6-3 victory, Nyla Baumbarger turned in a 4-...