JILL LOUISE SILVERTHORN

By From JT Staff Reports

Jill Louise Silverthorn, 70, of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Born in Kenton, on September 2, 1955, Jill was the daughter of the late Billy and Norma (Rogers) Neal. She graduated from Kenton High School in 1973 and went on to earn her associate’s...

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Teens charged in attempted car theft, police chase

By Kyle Meddles

October 20, 2026

Two teens from out of town have been charged as codefendants for allegedly attempting to steal a car and evade law enforcement in a pursuit. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Antonio Nevaeh Dil...

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Corn parade finally has its day

By Michael Williamson

October 20, 2026

After wet weather delayed Plain City’s Corn Carnival Parade last month, it found a fitting autumnal make-up date on Saturday morning. Above, members of the Miami Valley Steam Threshers royal court wav...

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Former county commissioner dies

By From JT Staff Reports

October 20, 2026

Former Union County Commissioner Dave Lawrence died over the weekend. County officials issued a statement late Monday offering their condolences to the former county leader’s family. “The Union County...

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Drug take-back event set for Saturday

By From JT Staff Reports

October 19, 2026

Union County law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Memorial Hospital, the Union County Drug Free Coalition and other local agencies, will sponsor a prescri...

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Marysville man faces 45 felonies in case involving child pornography

By Kyle Meddles

October 19, 2026

A Marysville man faces 45 felony counts against him for allegedly downloading child porn. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Nathan Dwayne Kanniard, 28, whose court-listed address is 113 S. Main...

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Richwood Community News

October 19, 2026

Trunk or Treat events The Magnetic Pharisburg United Methodist Church will host “Trunk or Treat” for children on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. The fun will be held at the Pharisburg UMC facility ...