Columns/Editorials

August 18, 2025

The rise of a quiet crisis in Ohio: Deaths by suicide among older Ohioans

Guest Column

By Tony Coder

By Tony Coder, Chief Executive Officer, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

At 74, Jerry was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who always prioritized his family’s needs. As he faced mental and physical health challenges, he began to feel like a burden. Believing that his family would be b...

Columns/Editorials

Results guide puts a ribbon on the fair

By Kevin Behrens

August 18, 2025

The Union County Fair just wrapped up its 179th year making it the oldest entity in the county, even older than the Marysville Journal-Tribune. The fair has always been about showcasing the best of th...

Columns/Editorials

Feed your head – Wrestling, politics both appreciate a pop

By Kyle Meddles

August 9, 2025

In professional wrestling, a “pop” is when an act, usually an in-ring action, receives an emotionally-charged and overwhelming reaction from the crowd. In most cases, the act is curated by producers t...

Columns/Editorials

Mike Drops – Superman hasn’t changed, but the world has

By Michael Williamson

August 2, 2025

This week, I’ve been thinking about Superman. I went to see the newest movie, directed by James Gunn, over the weekend and had a good time watching it. Despite that good time, I don’t really have much...

Local News, News, Plain City News

E-bikes, like the ones shown above, and other electric recreational vehicles are a growing concern for local law enforcement. Officials are looking to add some parameters that regulate usage similar to vehicles like golf carts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

E-bikes, scooters a growing concern

By Michael Williamson

August 16, 2025

With the use of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, growing in Plain City, the village’s police department is considering getting some rules in place to guide that usage. Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz with the PCPD s...

Education, News

Traffic patterns adjusted in area of JAHS

By Michael Williamson

August 16, 2025

Parents and students returning to Jonathan Alder High School next week will notice a new traffic pattern for the pick-up and drop-off locations around the building. Superintendent Jim Miller told the ...

Court News, Local News, News

Richwood man pleads to child rapes

By Kyle Meddles

August 15, 2025

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. Bla...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

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...

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

Sports

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...