Man charged for trying to smother companion
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December 8, 2025

Man charged for trying to smother companion

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles 

A Marysville man could be facing two decades in prison on charges stemming from an incident in 2024 in which he allegedly smothered his girlfriend with a pillow and threatened to kill other members of his household.

The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Steven L. Horch, 58, of 263 Longwood Place, ...

North Lewisburg council approves 2026 budget
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North Lewisburg council approves 2026 budget
By Chad Williamson 
December 11, 2025
After budget fumblings in the past led to penalties from the state, North Lewisburg officials spent time Tuesday night listening to details of the 2026 budget. The budget was approved 4-0 by council, ...
Delay in solar payment may spell county windfall
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Delay in solar payment may spell county windfall
By Michael Williamson 
December 11, 2025
Union County officials said the news last month about the delay in revenue from Acciona’s Union Solar project might not be all negative. County Administrator Bill Narducci told the board of commission...
Saving the bulls
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A driver on U.S. 42 called in a barn fire on Wells Road at 3:34 p.m. on Nov. 28. Pictured above, smoke bellows from the building, which is a European-Union certified bull barn at Select Sires housing priceless, genetically-gifted bovines. Officials said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo submitted)
Saving the bulls
Firefighters, employees rescue high-value animals at Select Sires
By Kyle Meddles 
December 10, 2025
For most people, Black Friday is a day to sit around with a belly full of turkey and do some online shopping, but for staff at Select Sires, the day after Thanksgiving was a race to save ten of its pr...
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North Lewisburg council approves 2026 budget
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North Lewisburg council approves 2026 budget
By Chad Williamson 
December 11, 2025
After budget fumblings in the past led to penalties from the state, North Lewisburg officials spent time Tuesday night listening to details of the 2026 budget. The budget was approved 4-0 by council, ...
Delay in solar payment may spell county windfall
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Delay in solar payment may spell county windfall
By Michael Williamson 
December 11, 2025
Union County officials said the news last month about the delay in revenue from Acciona’s Union Solar project might not be all negative. County Administrator Bill Narducci told the board of commission...
Saving the bulls
News, Plain City, Plain City News
A driver on U.S. 42 called in a barn fire on Wells Road at 3:34 p.m. on Nov. 28. Pictured above, smoke bellows from the building, which is a European-Union certified bull barn at Select Sires housing priceless, genetically-gifted bovines. Officials said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo submitted)
Saving the bulls
Firefighters, employees rescue high-value animals at Select Sires
By Kyle Meddles 
December 10, 2025
For most people, Black Friday is a day to sit around with a belly full of turkey and do some online shopping, but for staff at Select Sires, the day after Thanksgiving was a race to save ten of its pr...
FHS’ Shope earns All-Ohio honors
Sports
Fairbanks junior Carson Shope (center) carries the ball during a 2025 game. Shope has been named as an All-Ohio honorable mention running back for Division VI. Shope finished the season with 1,008 yards on 182 carries. He also scored nine rushing touchdowns. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS’ Shope earns All-Ohio honors
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2025
FHS girls bowling team has strong group of veterans; boys are in rebuilding mode
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Fairbanks’ girls bowling team is pictured from left, front row, Caileigh Dominguez, Caelan Schmelzer, Charlotte Feick and Amelia Nicol; back row, head coach Stephanie Fairchild, Sidney Dulle, Jasmine Wampler, Emma Obert, Bella Nichols and assistant coach Chris Nichols. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
FHS girls bowling team has strong group of veterans; boys are in rebuilding mode
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2025
A number of letter winners return for Fairbanks High School’s girls bowling team. Senior Amelia Nicol started off the 2025-2026 season with a 172 game and a 139 average. Jasmine Wampler has the highes...
FHS hopes to qualify individual wrestlers to district tournament
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Fairbanks girls wrestling team is pictured from left, head coach Ethan Chippas, Madeline Cunningham, Hannah Niehaus, assistant coach Tracey Chippas and assistant coach Eric Chippas. Not pictured, Kylie Webb. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
FHS hopes to qualify individual wrestlers to district tournament
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 10, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys and girls wrestling clubs are hoping to qualify individual competitors to postseason action this season. Last winter saw Hannah Niehaus claim a state alternate designation during the g...