Child rapist sentenced to life in prison
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October 7, 2025

Child rapist sentenced to life in prison

By Kyle Meddles 

A Richwood man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of seven counts of rape against three female children under the ages of 10.

During a recent sentencing hearing in the Union County Court of Common Pleas, Michel Brian Nelson, 65, of 130 E. Blagrove St., Richwood, entered a plea...

Officials bemoan state tax relief efforts
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Officials bemoan state tax relief efforts
By Michael Williamson 
October 7, 2025
Some local officials are frustrated by the Ohio Legislature’s approach and timeline regarding property tax relief efforts. Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver told county officials Tuesday that things ...
Newspaper honors carriers
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National Newspaper Carrier Week is celebrated Oct. 5-11, to mark the importance of the newspaper industry and its employees, particularly newspaper carriers for their role in delivering news to their ...
Charges stem from brothers using fake prescriptions
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Charges stem from brothers using fake prescriptions
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Two brothers from Dayton are facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to get drugs from the Meijer pharmacy using a fake prescription. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Deonte Devon Cur...
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Officials bemoan state tax relief efforts
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Some local officials are frustrated by the Ohio Legislature’s approach and timeline regarding property tax relief efforts. Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver told county officials Tuesday that things ...
Newspaper honors carriers
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Two brothers from Dayton are facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to get drugs from the Meijer pharmacy using a fake prescription. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Deonte Devon Cur...
House in Broadway burns
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An abandoned house at the corner of Main and West streets in Broadway burnt down on Monday as firefighters worked to put out the flames. Above, firemen from multiple departments work a hose while putting out the fire. Officials on-scene said that there were no injuries and that the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
House in Broadway burns
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An abandoned house in Broadway burnt down on Monday morning. At 10:50 a.m., fire departments from all over the area responded to 19105 Main St., Broadway for a residential fire report. John Cooke, Ass...
Alleged fentanyl trafficker faces felonies
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Alleged fentanyl trafficker faces felonies
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
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A Marion man has been charged in the alleged trafficking of fentanyl and meth through the county. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jesse Lee Foley, 36, of Marion and charged him with one count...
Jonathan Alder volleyball squad remains unbeaten in CBC matches
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Lily Boeckl (15) of Jonathan Alder returns the ball for a kill in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers remain unbeaten against Central Buckeye Conference opponents. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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By Tim Miller 
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Another conference win was added to Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball record. The 25-15, 25-16, 25-8 victory at Urbana clinched at least a share of the Central Buckeye Conference Kenton Trail Divisi...