Things looking up in Magnetic Springs
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October 15, 2025
The bridge into Magnetic Springs from Route 37 is now open to traffic after construction ended last week. The 41-year-old bridge was closed to traffic on July 16, 2024 following an inspection by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), which revealed deteriorated components of the structure. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Things looking up in Magnetic Springs

Sewer project to begin soon; bridge reopens

By Kyle Meddles 

The bids for the Magnetic Springs sanitary sewer project are set to open on Wednesday, which is the next step in getting construction started on the village’s wastewater system.

Bids for the project are slated to open to contractors at Wednesday’s meeting of the Union County Commissioners.

“Afte...

Repeat trespassing suspect faces felony
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Repeat trespassing suspect faces felony
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
October 31, 2026
A Marysville man with a long history of trespassing has now been indicted on a felony charge for it. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Brian M. Hay, 59, of 141 Hemlock Drive, with one count of t...
Voices of county history worth covering
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Mark and Bonnie Navarre discuss their connection to Union County's covered bridge history during an interview for a documentary about Union County's covered bridges. The couple lives in the historic Marysville home of famed covered bridge builder Reuben Partridge on West Seventh Street. Their home also served as the site of the first planning meeting for the documentary, which premieres Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Avalon Theatre. (Photo submitted)
Voices of county history worth covering
By Chad Williamson 
October 31, 2026
Volumes have been written about the covered bridges in Union County. Dates, names and locations dot pages, cleanly and efficiently, as an official monument to the historical structures. But the storie...
Ohio to receive $8M in GM data settlement
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Ohio to receive $8M in GM data settlement
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 30, 2026
Ohio will receive more than $8 million as part of a $220 million multistate settlement with General Motors over allegations that the automaker illegally sold consumers’ driving behavior and location d...
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Repeat trespassing suspect faces felony
Court News, Local News, News
Repeat trespassing suspect faces felony
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
October 31, 2026
A Marysville man with a long history of trespassing has now been indicted on a felony charge for it. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Brian M. Hay, 59, of 141 Hemlock Drive, with one count of t...
Voices of county history worth covering
Local News, News
Mark and Bonnie Navarre discuss their connection to Union County's covered bridge history during an interview for a documentary about Union County's covered bridges. The couple lives in the historic Marysville home of famed covered bridge builder Reuben Partridge on West Seventh Street. Their home also served as the site of the first planning meeting for the documentary, which premieres Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Avalon Theatre. (Photo submitted)
Voices of county history worth covering
By Chad Williamson 
October 31, 2026
Volumes have been written about the covered bridges in Union County. Dates, names and locations dot pages, cleanly and efficiently, as an official monument to the historical structures. But the storie...
Pioneers’ inability to convert on fourth downs leads to 26-7 playoff loss at Granville
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) chases the ball after Granville quarterback Jackson McMillan (9) strips it. McCain had intercepted a pass from McMillan, but lost it on the fumble. McCain, though, was able to recover the pigskin. Also pictured for the Pioneers is Noah Kusek (8). (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Pioneers’ inability to convert on fourth downs leads to 26-7 playoff loss at Granville
By Tim Miller 
October 31, 2026
Granville’s football team had the ball on Jonathan Alder’s one-yard-line and was knocking on the door of the end zone with just seconds to play in the first half on Friday evening. The No. 7 Blue Aces...
Vermilion Sailors make waves in final minutes; rally for 35-21 playoff victory over North Union
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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) picks up yardage on the ground. The Wildcats saw their season come to an end with a 35-21 setback at Vermilion during the Division V state playoffs. (Photo submitted)
Vermilion Sailors make waves in final minutes; rally for 35-21 playoff victory over North Union
By Bob Putman 
October 31, 2026
North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar had a pretty simple explanation at the conclusion of Friday night’s Division V, Region 18 playoff game at Vermilion. “I know it is easy to say this, but we ...
Former N. Union CC runner, current assistant coach Hayward competes in Chicago Marathon
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Former North Union cross country runner and current NU assistant coach Emma Hayward is pictured at the recent Chicago Marathon. (Photo submitted)
Former N. Union CC runner, current assistant coach Hayward competes in Chicago Marathon
By Bob Putman 
October 30, 2026
Emma Hayward, a North Union graduate and a current assistant coach on the NU cross country team, was among the thousands of runners that participated in the recent Bank of American Chicago Marathon. H...
NU Wildcats’ playoff journey begins tonight at Vermilion
Sports
North Union’s Luke Brown (24) and Trenor Kyte (9) celebrate during a game. The Wildcats will travel to Vermilion this evening to open the 2026 Division V playoffs. (Photo submitted)
NU Wildcats’ playoff journey begins tonight at Vermilion
By Bob Putman 
October 30, 2026
For the second straight year North Union is preparing for more than just 10 weeks of the football season. The Wildcats will be making their 11th appearance in playoff football and are coming off reach...