BETTY LOU SPRAGUE HAWKINS KRAMER

By From JT Staff Reports

Betty Lou Sprague Hawkins Kramer passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026 at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus, Ohio.

Born in Hamden, Ohio on February 13, 1930, Betty moved to Columbus in her late teens where she met Arthur Eugene (Gene) Hawkins. Together they welcomed eight children, six girls a...

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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...

Monarch girls grapplers compete during USA national tournament

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Marysville eight-grader Laya Van Cura (left) squares off against an opponent during the USA National Tournament. (Photo submitted)

Monarch girls grapplers compete during USA national tournament

By Tim Miller

July 24, 2026

Marysville High School’s girls wrestling program continued to make its mark on the national stage as five local athletes were a part of Team Ohio at the 2026 USA Wrestling Junior & 16U National Champi...