Memorial breaks ground on new emergency facility

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August 28, 2026

Memorial Hospital held groundbreaking ceremonies for its new $56 million expanded emergency department on Thursday. Taking part in the ceremony were, from left to right, Dr. Michael Jordan, president of the Memorial medical staff, Union County Commissioner Tom McCarthy, Dr. Joel Ascher, emergency department medical director, Leigh Anne Germani, director of emergency department nursing, Memorial President and CEO Spence Fisher, Corry Mason, Memorial director of facilities, Mike Forejt, DesignGroup, Jason Brett, Messer Construction Company, Staci and Chip Hubbs, former president/CEO and major project donor, Ashley Boyer, chief nursing officer and Doug Loudenslager, chairman of the Memorial Health Board of Trustees. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Memorial breaks ground on new emergency facility

$56-million expansion should have 18-month construction window

By Chad Williamson

Memorial Health broke ground Thursday on a $56 million expansion and modernization of its emergency department, a project hospital officials say is needed to keep pace with Union County’s growing population and increasingly complex emergency care needs.

The project will increase the emergency depar...

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Project honors West Mansfield veterans

By From JT Staff Reports

August 27, 2026

West Mansfield resident Kamryn Gilmore poses with a computer displaying a banner honoring her grandfather, Richard Pettit, as part of a new program honoring veterans throughout the village. Gilmore pl...

Union County Sheriff’s Office earns accreditation

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Union County Sheriff’s Office staff pose with officials from the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program as well as other agencies earlier this week. The sheriff’s office earned accreditation through the program, which establishes standards for many aspects of law enforcement operations. Pictured from left are Ed Burkhammer, Ronnie Dunn, Mark Piepmeier, Nicole Dehner, Barb Sattler with UCSO, Lt. Chad Lee with UCSO, Sheriff Mike Justice, Lori Barreras, Robin Engle, Bruce Pijanowski, Melissa Schiffle, Natasha Lorenz and Anthony Johnson. (Photo submitted)

Union County Sheriff’s Office earns accreditation

By From JT Staff Reports

August 27, 2026

The Union County Sheriff’s Office has earned accreditation through the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. On Tuesday, the office announced it had received the notice, recognizin...

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Impact of medians on fire trucks questioned

Resident asks city to consider emergency vehicles in design

By Michael Williamson

August 27, 2026

Plans for the East Fifth Street project look good, but how will emergency vehicles navigate the roadway once medians are installed? That was the question Andrew Jones, an East Fifth Street resident, h...

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Sydney Nicol, left, and Liviann Maine of Fairbanks contest the ball at the net in this file photo. Nicol and Maine helped FHS beat West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks spikers earn win

By Tim Miller

August 28, 2026

Fairbanks’ volleyball squad evened its record at 1-1 with a 25-13, 25-11, 25-12 verdict over West Jefferson. Stephenie Headings was perfect on 24 serves, including six aces. Rylynn Rausch was 13-of-14...

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Panther soccer team triumphs

By Tim Miller

August 28, 2026

Kaden Procuniar and Ty Schroeder both scored two goals during Fairbanks’ 5-0 shutout over West Liberty-Salem in boys soccer action. The Panthers improved to 2-0-0 with the victory. Quinn Vicari added ...

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NU gridders will play Waynesfield for the first time

By Bob Putman

August 28, 2026

The next page of 2026 high school football season will have a little more mystery than usual for North Union. Following an impressive 49-7 home win last Friday over Marion Pleasant, a team well known ...

FHS football team faces another big task against IL

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Carson Shope of Fairbanks is upended by Mechanicsburg defenders in this file photo. The Panthers will host Indian Lake this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS football team faces another big task against IL

By Tim Miller

August 28, 2026

It could very well be a case of going from the frying pan into the fire for the Fairbanks High School football squad. The Panthers opened the 2026 season on the road and fell 45-21 to Colonel Crawford...

Marysville Monarchs looking for first grid victory of season at KIPP Columbus

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Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) picks up yardage after a block by Shane Brickner (8) against Westerville North. The Monarchs will play at KIPP Columbus this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Marysville Monarchs looking for first grid victory of season at KIPP Columbus

By Tim Miller

August 28, 2026

Marysville’s varsity football team will once again hit the road during the second week of the 2026 season. Coming off a 31-9 loss at Westerville North last week, the Monarchs (0-1) will play at 0-1 KI...

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North Union boys, girls golfers topple conference opponents

By Bob Putman

August 28, 2026

North Union defeated Northwestern 170-183 in boys golf play at Windy Knoll. Leading the Wildcats was Alex Jolliff with a score of 40. Ethan Monroe shot a 41 and was followed by Jenson Stover (43), Hud...