Bailey, Weaver win county races
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May 7, 2026

Bailey, Weaver win county races

Election results

By Kyle Meddles 

The Republican candidates for two county positions have been selected as a result of Tuesday’s primary election.

Union County Commissioner

Shaun Bailey has won the GOP nomination for county commissioner for the November general election by a comfortable margin over challengers Letitia Rayl and PJ Re...

Weekend storms hammer portions of county
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Weekend storms hammer portions of county
By Michael Williamson 
June 8, 2026
A band of severe weather passed through the area on Saturday producing thunderstorms with high wind speeds and rain. The weather caused damage to several trees and structures in Unionville Center, inc...
Richwood has strong turnout for Hooked on Fishing event
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Prizes ranging from fishing poles to tackle boxes were given to children and teens in three separate age groups for those who caught the largest fish at the Richwood Lake Park on Saturday. Above, prized poles sit on display next to a memorial for George “Soapy” Showalter, whose namesake has been attached to the event since his passing in 2024. (Photo submitted)
Richwood has strong turnout for Hooked on Fishing event
By Kyle Meddles 
June 8, 2026
Despite some thunderstorms around noon on Saturday, over 70 children and parents came to Richwood Lake Park for the annual George “Soapy” Showalter Hooked on Fishing derby. A reported 76 children from...
Tolles students capture state titles, advance to SkillsUSA nationals
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Tolles students capture state titles, advance to SkillsUSA nationals
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 8, 2026
Tolles Career and Technical Center students earned top honors at the 2026 SkillsUSA Ohio State Championships. Three students recently captured gold medals and qualified to compete at the national leve...
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Local softball players earn Central Buckeye Conference accolades
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Jonathan Alder’s Logan Donaldson slaps the ball for a base hit. The Lady Pioneer freshman earned first-team honors in the Central Buckeye Conference. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Local softball players earn Central Buckeye Conference accolades
By Tim Miller 
June 8, 2026
The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its top 2026 softball players for the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Players from Jonathan Alder and Benjamin Logan were honored. North Union player...
Wrestling camp under way
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Wrestling camp under way
By Kevin Behrens 
June 8, 2026
The Marysville High School wrestling program is hosting its annual summer camp. The first two days featured technique from  the United StatesNaval Academy. Ensign Ben Barton, director of operations fo...
Weekend storms hammer portions of county
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Weekend storms hammer portions of county
By Michael Williamson 
June 8, 2026
A band of severe weather passed through the area on Saturday producing thunderstorms with high wind speeds and rain. The weather caused damage to several trees and structures in Unionville Center, inc...
Richwood has strong turnout for Hooked on Fishing event
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Prizes ranging from fishing poles to tackle boxes were given to children and teens in three separate age groups for those who caught the largest fish at the Richwood Lake Park on Saturday. Above, prized poles sit on display next to a memorial for George “Soapy” Showalter, whose namesake has been attached to the event since his passing in 2024. (Photo submitted)
Richwood has strong turnout for Hooked on Fishing event
By Kyle Meddles 
June 8, 2026
Despite some thunderstorms around noon on Saturday, over 70 children and parents came to Richwood Lake Park for the annual George “Soapy” Showalter Hooked on Fishing derby. A reported 76 children from...
Tolles students capture state titles, advance to SkillsUSA nationals
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Tolles students capture state titles, advance to SkillsUSA nationals
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 8, 2026
Tolles Career and Technical Center students earned top honors at the 2026 SkillsUSA Ohio State Championships. Three students recently captured gold medals and qualified to compete at the national leve...
N. Union’s Lindsey places second
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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey flies through the air in a long jump competition. Lindsey placed as the state runner-up during the Division IV meet. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)
N. Union’s Lindsey places second
By Bob Putman 
June 8, 2026
With one jump remaining, North Union junior Gabby Lindsey knew her final long jump attempt for the season needed to be a really good one. Lindsey had qualified for the finals, finishing fifth in the p...