Mental health of coroners in decline
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June 17, 2026

Mental health of coroners in decline

U.C.’s Dr. David Applegate says the matter has needed attention for some time

By Mike Williamson

The Ohio State Coroner’s Association is moving to take a closer look at the mental health of death investigators statewide, something Union County Coroner Dr. David Applegate says is sorely needed.

During the recent annual meeting of the state board, those in attendance heard from a couple of speak...

Marysville receives 16 applications for public service director
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Marysville receives 16 applications for public service director
By Mike Williamson 
June 27, 2026
More than a dozen people have applied to be Marysville’s next public service director. City officials are currently sorting through 16 resume and application submissions to see who could fill the role...
TIF questions cloud future school funds
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TIF questions cloud future school funds
By Mike Williamson 
June 27, 2026
Local officials are still working through the details of a complicated taxing issue that could have financial implications for a couple of local schools. County Administrator Bill Narducci said they d...
Hope Center drops plans for former Scotts facility
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Hope Center drops plans for former Scotts facility
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 26, 2026
The Hope Center has abandoned plans to purchase the former Scotts Taylor Plant, ending a year-long effort to create a permanent home for all of the organization’s services under one roof. Executive Di...
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Marysville receives 16 applications for public service director
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Marysville receives 16 applications for public service director
By Mike Williamson 
June 27, 2026
More than a dozen people have applied to be Marysville’s next public service director. City officials are currently sorting through 16 resume and application submissions to see who could fill the role...
TIF questions cloud future school funds
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TIF questions cloud future school funds
By Mike Williamson 
June 27, 2026
Local officials are still working through the details of a complicated taxing issue that could have financial implications for a couple of local schools. County Administrator Bill Narducci said they d...
8U baseball silver bracket championship
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Pictured are the Raymond and Black Knight Furies youth baseball teams. Front row, from left, are Leo Whiteside, Alex Pope, Max Spain, Christian Kummerer, Junior Cordle, Jagger Hucle, Cayden Witte, Jaxton McCoy, Bohannon Coomer, Kenny Parrish and Ryler Steele. Back row, from left, are Carson Wright, Isaiah Berry, Garrett Austin, Jase Carmin, Lane Thomas, Mason Pope, Easton Humphrey, Paxton Eggleston, Griffin Lott and Nash Harrington. Coaches, from left, are Caleb Carmin, Dallas Thomas, Curtis Kummerer, Ricky Austin, Rachel Parrish and Austin Hucle. Not pictured are Theodore Guittar and coach Kenny Parrish. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
8U baseball silver bracket championship
June 26, 2026
The Marysville Junior Baseball Softball Association held their 8U baseball silver-bracket championship on Wednesday.
Hope Center drops plans for former Scotts facility
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Hope Center drops plans for former Scotts facility
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 26, 2026
The Hope Center has abandoned plans to purchase the former Scotts Taylor Plant, ending a year-long effort to create a permanent home for all of the organization’s services under one roof. Executive Di...
One killed in tow truck crash
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Emergency crews process a crash scene on Route 4 Wednesday where a Prospect woman was killed following a collision. (Photo submitted)
One killed in tow truck crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 25, 2026
It was a deadly and dangerous day on Union County roadways Wednesday as multiple crashes kept first responders busy for hours, including a four-vehicle collision on Route 4 that claimed the life of a ...
Fairbanks volleyball pre-season is underway
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2026 senior Adalyn Castle prepares to serve the ball (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Fairbanks volleyball pre-season is underway
By Sarah Vollrath 
June 25, 2026
The Fairbanks volleyball team’s season is in full-swing, with the local summer-league, named the Friendship Cup, finishing up this weekend. The Panthers are in the running for a championship, but thei...