DEBORAH ANN “DEBBIE” PAVER

By From JT Staff Reports

Deborah Ann “Debbie” Paver, age 60, of Raymond, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista, California, with her loving family by her side, following a courageous five-month battle with cancer.

On September 2, 1965, Debbie was born in Berea, O...

Fairbanks volleyball places fourth in Gold Bracket in summer tournament

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Members of the Fairbanks High School volleyball team that competed during the recent Friendship Club tournament in Mason are pictured from left, front row, Stephenie Headings, Sydney Nicol, Lexie Grant and Rylynn Rausch; back row, Lailynn Burns, Mal Rankin, Autumn Wiedmann, Liviann Maine, Laynie Burgel and Sophie Bostwick. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks volleyball places fourth in Gold Bracket in summer tournament

By Tim Miller

July 26, 2026

A local high school volleyball squad was among the 14 teams that recently competed during a long-standing summer tournament. The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks were among the teams which played in the Fri...

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Wrench toss in Richwood

By Kyle Meddles

July 25, 2026

The Mid Ohio Antique Farm Machinery Show kicked off at the Richwood Independent Fairgrounds on Friday. Pictured above, local Jeff Myers launches a wrench in the sky during the annual wrench toss event...

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Man who assaulted police officers faces 20-year max sentence

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

July 25, 2026

The man who assaulted Marysville police officers is facing a maximum of over 20 years in prison. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Perez Rasheen Gray, 32, whose court-listed address is in Grove...

Fairbanks holds annual youth volleyball camp

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Image of youth ballers practicing passing the ball to each other (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks holds annual youth volleyball camp

By Tim Miller

July 25, 2026

The annual Fairbanks youth volleyball camp had a new feature when it opened Monday evening. “We are excited to have several boys attending the camp for the first time,” said Lady Panther head coach Al...

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Various groups including fair workers and volunteers helped ready the grounds for the 180th Union County Fair this week. The event officially kicks off on Sunday and runs through Aug. 1. Above: Workers assemble one of the many carnival rides. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Union County Fair marks 180th year

By From JT Staff Reports

July 25, 2026

The Union County Fair is preparing to celebrate a milestone nearly two centuries in the making, but fair officials say this year's event isn't just about looking back — it's about making sure more fam...

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Memorial’s Jerome facility sees early growth

By Michael Williamson

July 25, 2026

Memorial Health officials said the recently opened medical center in Jerome Township is exceeding expectations but they are also conscious of managing the growth. “I think we're making a good first im...