Airport snow removal costs skyrocket
Local News, News
March 12, 2026
The Union County Airport saw a significant increase in cost for snow removal this year, causing officials to question whether the large amounts of snowfall throughout January were just an anomaly. Perhaps the biggest anomaly at the airport is a payphone booth, as seen above in a small social space outside of the main office at the airport in early February. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Airport snow removal costs skyrocket

By Kyle Meddles 

The Union County Airport paid upwards of four-times its usual costs for snow removal this year, causing the board to question whether this year was an anomaly or if it is a significant issue moving forward.

At the regular meeting of the airport authority on Tuesday, board vice president Philip LaPoin...

Blaney roundabout closer to reality
News, Plain City, Plain City News
By Michael Williamson 
October 27, 2026
The roundabout at Blaney Road near Jerome Village is one step closer to being completed. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch told the county commissioners recently that his office has sent out some requ...
Scarysville packs the streets
Local News, News
By Chad Williamson 
October 27, 2026
Area children had plenty to do at Saturday's Scarysville event in Uptown Marysville. There were a variety of activities and games to take part in, aside from snagging lots of candy. Above, a cute pair...
Health department strengthens digital security
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
October 27, 2026
The Union County Health Department is buffing its cybersecurity protection as part of a contract that will go into effect next year. At a recent meeting of the board of health, members approved a cont...
Blaney roundabout closer to reality
News, Plain City, Plain City News
By Michael Williamson 
October 27, 2026
The roundabout at Blaney Road near Jerome Village is one step closer to being completed. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch told the county commissioners recently that his office has sent out some requ...
Scarysville packs the streets
Local News, News
By Chad Williamson 
October 27, 2026
Area children had plenty to do at Saturday's Scarysville event in Uptown Marysville. There were a variety of activities and games to take part in, aside from snagging lots of candy. Above, a cute pair...
Health department strengthens digital security
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
October 27, 2026
The Union County Health Department is buffing its cybersecurity protection as part of a contract that will go into effect next year. At a recent meeting of the board of health, members approved a cont...
Ben Logan Lady Raiders win tournament soccer contest
Sports
Ella Stoodt (13) of Benjamin Logan advances the ball against a pair of Kenton Ridge opponents. The Lady Raiders won the Division IV tournament contest. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 26, 2026
The Benjamin Logan varsity girls soccer team defeated Kenton Ridge, 4-0, during the second round of the Southwest District tournament. The victory marked the second consecutive sectional title for the...
Triad, Ben Logan spikers win post-season contests
Sports
Triad’s Reagyn Welty (2) prepares for a kill against Fairbanks earlier in the season. The Lady Cardinals defeated Troy Christiain in a recent post-season match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
October 26, 2026
A tight battle with Troy Christian led to Triad’s opening-round tournament volleyball victory. The Lady Cardinals (19-4) turned in a 25-24, 25-21, 25-20 verdict. Triad took the fourth seed into the ma...
Fairbanks Lady Panthers sweep Red Devils to begin trek down tournament volleyball trail
Sports
A Columbus Marion-Franklin player sends the ball over the net against Fairbanks’ Livi Maine (4) and Lexie Grant (7). The Lady Panthers won their tournament opener with a three-set sweep over the Red Devils. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
October 26, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball team didn’t run into much in the way of difficulty during its opening round match of the Division VI tournament. The Lady Panthers (18-5) took the division’s top seeding into the...