Honda to have float in 2026 Rose Parade
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December 22, 2025

Honda to have float in 2026 Rose Parade

By From JT Staff Reports 

Honda will return to lead the 2026 Rose Parade on New Year’s Day.

The company will head the 137th parade with The Power of Teams float, celebrating how “dreams are most powerful when they are realized together,” according to the company.

Inspired by the Honda global brand slogan “The Power of ...

Acciona makes donation to fire district
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Acciona makes donation to fire district
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Acciona Energia recently made a donation of more than $32,000 to the Southeast Hardin/Northwest Union Joint Fire District to purchase turnout gear and additional safety equipment. The donation is part...
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County budget numbers require clarification
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Acciona makes donation to fire district
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By From JT Staff Reports 
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Acciona Energia recently made a donation of more than $32,000 to the Southeast Hardin/Northwest Union Joint Fire District to purchase turnout gear and additional safety equipment. The donation is part...
The newest Fairbanks panter
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Five-month old Scout relaxes in Mrs. Rachel Jones' classroom during a school day at Fairbanks Middle School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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By Jack Christian 
December 20, 2025
Fairbanks Schools are taking learning to new heights, as a sixth-grade classroom recently had the unique opportunity to host a foster dog with the goal of helping the puppy find a forever home. Scout,...
Plain City plans for return of Corn Carnival
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Triad’s girls basketball team slipped to 0-8 overall and 0-6 in the Ohio Heritage Conference on Wednesday. The Lady Cardinals dropped a 57-12 verdict to Cedarville. Jazz Ford led Triad with six points...
NU bowlers drop matches
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By Bob Putman 
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The North Union boys bowling team ran into a dominant Kenton Ridge team during a recent match at Dragon Lanes. Kenton Ridge averaged 204 in its individual and baker games in earning a 2853-2416 win ov...