Weekend storms hammer portions of county
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June 8, 2026

Weekend storms hammer portions of county

By Michael Williamson 

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, including the tree shown above.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Mill Valley house fire injures one
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Above, responders were dispatched to a home in Mill Valley for a fire that spawned out of a garage. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Mill Valley house fire injures one
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 9, 2026
Marysville police and fire units responded to a residential fire in Mill Valley Tuesday morning. According to a release from the Marysville Fire Department, first responders were sent to a home in the...
Five decades, one Accord
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Different generations of Honda Accords sit outside the Honda Heritage Center west of Marysville before heading across the country as part of the car’s 50th anniversary celebration. Honda restored a number of vehicles built at the Marysville plant for event. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Five decades, one Accord
Honda gives J-T reporter keys to various versions of its flagship vehicle
By Michael Williamson 
June 9, 2026
Editor’s note: For the 50th anniversary of the Honda Accord, the company restored a number of models manufactured at the Marysville Auto Plant that went on to be displayed for other anniversary events...
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First-ever UCSO fishing event fills up instantly
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 9, 2026
The first annual Cops and Bobbers Youth Fishing Event hasn’t yet happened but there are already plans to expand it. The Union County Sheriff’s Office announced the event last week and set it for June ...
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Mill Valley house fire injures one
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Above, responders were dispatched to a home in Mill Valley for a fire that spawned out of a garage. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Mill Valley house fire injures one
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 9, 2026
Marysville police and fire units responded to a residential fire in Mill Valley Tuesday morning. According to a release from the Marysville Fire Department, first responders were sent to a home in the...
Five decades, one Accord
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Different generations of Honda Accords sit outside the Honda Heritage Center west of Marysville before heading across the country as part of the car’s 50th anniversary celebration. Honda restored a number of vehicles built at the Marysville plant for event. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Five decades, one Accord
Honda gives J-T reporter keys to various versions of its flagship vehicle
By Michael Williamson 
June 9, 2026
Editor’s note: For the 50th anniversary of the Honda Accord, the company restored a number of models manufactured at the Marysville Auto Plant that went on to be displayed for other anniversary events...
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First-ever UCSO fishing event fills up instantly
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 9, 2026
The first annual Cops and Bobbers Youth Fishing Event hasn’t yet happened but there are already plans to expand it. The Union County Sheriff’s Office announced the event last week and set it for June ...
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...
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...