County OKs new building fee schedule
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October 21, 2026

County OKs new building fee schedule

By Michael Williamson 

Union County’s building department is extending its existing fee schedule for another three years, keeping residential fees unchanged while making certain adjustments to commercial plan reviews and inspections as demand increases.

The county commissioners recently approved the department’s 20...

Mental health calls rise; agencies adapt
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Mental health calls rise; agencies adapt
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 21, 2026
Mental health-related emergency room visits at Memorial Hospital jumped 35% over the past year, but a new partnership between Marysville police and a behavioral health provider is showing promising re...
Safety program visits local schools
Education, Local News, News
Students at Trinity Lutheran School pretend to drive vehicles past the scene of an accident during an assembly on highway safety Wednesday. Trinity was one of three schools including Raymond Elementary and St. John’s that saw the presentation from Flagman Safety, a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness of roadside dangers for first responders and construction crews. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Safety program visits local schools
By Michael Williamson 
October 21, 2026
Students at three Union County elementary schools got the opportunity to learn about the dangers first responders and highway workers face along roadways as part of an interactive safety program visit...
Teens charged in attempted car theft, police chase
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Teens charged in attempted car theft, police chase
By Kyle Meddles 
October 20, 2026
Two teens from out of town have been charged as codefendants for allegedly attempting to steal a car and evade law enforcement in a pursuit. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Antonio Nevaeh Dil...
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OHSAA Announces Football State Championships Schedule and Tickets
State/Area News
OHSAA Announces Football State Championships Schedule and Tickets
State championship tickets are on sale beginning Monday, October 19, including special ticket promotion for teams
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 21, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the schedule and ticket details for the football state championship games December 3-5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Ca...
OHSAA Releases Second-To-Last Football Computer Ratings
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OHSAA Releases Second-To-Last Football Computer Ratings
Football regular-season entering Week 10; regular-season ends Saturday night
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 21, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the official football computer ratings on Tuesday afternoon. The weekly ratings report is released each Tuesday afternoon, leading u...
Fortress Obetz proud to host OHSAA cross country championships
State/Area News
Fortress Obetz proud to host OHSAA cross country championships
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 21, 2026
OBETZ, Ohio – The City of Obetz is proud to welcome student-athletes, coaches, families and fans from across Ohio to Fortress Obetz this fall for two Ohio High School Athletic Association cross countr...
Monarch runners place fourth, sixth in OCC
Sports
Marysville’s Austin Call is pictured competing during the 2026 OCC cross country meet. (Photo submitted)
Monarch runners place fourth, sixth in OCC
By Bob Putman 
October 21, 2026
Marysville competed in the Ohio Capital Conference’s Cardinal Division cross country championships on Saturday at Hilliard Bradley. The Monarchs were fourth in the girls meet with 72 points and sixth ...
JA, NU dominate CBC cross country races
Sports
North Union’s Felix Plouck, left, is pictured during a 2026 cross country meet. Plouck helped lead the NU boys to the CBC Mad River Division title. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA, NU dominate CBC cross country races
By Bob Putman 
October 21, 2026
Jonathan Alder and North Union each captured two league titles as the Central Buckeye Conference held its cross country championships on Saturday at Urbana. The Pioneers finished first in both the gir...
FHS Panthers compete in Ohio Heritage Conference CC meets
Sports
Fairbanks’ Brady Adams finishes down the stretch during a 2026 cross country meet. The Panthers competed in the OHC meet this past weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS Panthers compete in Ohio Heritage Conference CC meets
By Bob Putman 
October 21, 2026
Fairbanks finished third in the boys meet and fifth in the girls meet in the Ohio Heritage Conference cross country championships held Saturday at Cedarville. The Panthers scored 130 points in the boy...