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December 2, 2025
On Monday, Union County Sheriff Mike Justice (left) swore in newly deputized Jonathon Todhunter (right) at the sheriff’s office. Todhunter talked with the Journal-Tribune, reflecting on his decision to join the department that was involved in the shooting of his brother, Matthew Todhunter, three years ago. (Photo submitted)

Both sides of the badge

Hired by agency involved in his brother's police shooting, new deputy brings dual perspective

By Kyle Meddles 

When a tragedy happens in the world of law enforcement, there are oftentimes two sides to the heartbreak.

On May 30, 2022, 33-year-old Matthew Todhunter was shot and killed by a Union County sheriff’s deputy in Mill Valley after he pointed a BB gun at the deputy in what was ruled a suicide.

Witnessi...

City says commuter tax credit would leave funding gap
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Jonathan Alder’s Peyton Hannah sends a kill over the net. The Lady Pioneers beat Columbus Eastmoor Academy in a Division IV tournament match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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