Awareness key to local Special Olympics
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April 8, 2026

Awareness key to local Special Olympics

Organizers hope success of basketball team will lead more athletes to take part

By From JT Staff Reports 

Special Olympics organizers in Union County hope the attention gained following a historic basketball season will expand participation and awareness across the community.

Union County’s Special Olympics basketball team captured its first-ever state championship this winter, winning the Division V t...

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Former Police Chief and Village Administrator Monte Asher, pictured above at right, retired from his role as chief in 2023 and handed the reins to current Police Chief Jim Hill, pictured above at left. The two chiefs posed with Lieutenant Justin Baldwin, middle, after he graduated from the STEP (Supervisor Training and Education Program) back in 2019. Asher’s retirement as village administrator marks the end of over 30 years of service to the village. (Archive photo)
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