Staffing needs dominate county budget talks
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November 3, 2026

Staffing needs dominate county budget talks

By Michael Williamson 

Staffing is a key focus for Union County department leaders as they begin presenting budget proposals to the county commissioners.

In a new approach this year, commissioners recently heard the first round of proposals from the Court of Common Pleas, Coroner’s Office, Human Services and Records Cent...

Beautiful Beggar’s Night
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Beautiful Beggar’s Night
By Michael Williamson 
November 3, 2026
Groups of trick-or-treaters dotted the streets of Unionville Center Saturday evening during the village’s Halloween activities. Above, a line forms as costumed kids await their share of candy. -- Abov...
Applegate prepares to pass the torch as county coroner
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Applegate prepares to pass the torch as county coroner
By Michael Williamson 
November 3, 2026
Dr. Dave Applegate is planning to step away from his role as Union County Coroner next year. Leaving his post will mark almost 30 years in the role. Applegate told the county commissioners recently th...
Bear Swamp overpass project gets $23.5M boost
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The railroad crossing on Bear Swamp Road in Liberty Township, shown above, is slated to be replaced by an overpass after Union County was awarded up to $23.52 million in federal funding. The estimated $29.4 million project will eliminate the at-grade crossing over the CSX rail line, reducing traffic delays and improving safety and access for motorists, school buses and emergency vehicles. Construction is not expected to begin for several years as the project moves through engineering, design and other preliminary work. (J-T file photo)
Bear Swamp overpass project gets $23.5M boost
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 2, 2026
Union County has been awarded up to $23.52 million in federal funding to rework the railroad crossing on Bear Swamp Road. County officials announced Monday that the federal dollars will fund a new ove...
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Beautiful Beggar’s Night
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Beautiful Beggar’s Night
By Michael Williamson 
November 3, 2026
Groups of trick-or-treaters dotted the streets of Unionville Center Saturday evening during the village’s Halloween activities. Above, a line forms as costumed kids await their share of candy. -- Abov...
Applegate prepares to pass the torch as county coroner
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Applegate prepares to pass the torch as county coroner
By Michael Williamson 
November 3, 2026
Dr. Dave Applegate is planning to step away from his role as Union County Coroner next year. Leaving his post will mark almost 30 years in the role. Applegate told the county commissioners recently th...
Alder girls soccer team falls
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Alder girls soccer team falls
By Tim Miller 
November 2, 2026
The 2026 season came to an end for Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team. The fourth-seeded Lady Pioneers (15-3-1) dropped a 4-3 shootout to No. 1 Bloom Carroll during the Division III district champions...
Local athletes advance to state CC competition
Sports
North Union’s Kailin McElroy, below, and Marysville’s Cameron Cave, above, are pictured during 2026 cross country meets. McElroy will compete as an individual and Cave has helped lead MHS to the state meet that will be held Saturday at Fortress Obetz. (Photos submitted)
Local athletes advance to state CC competition
By Bob Putman 
November 2, 2026
-- The Fairbanks and Marysville girls cross country teams each qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association state championships to be held Saturday at Fortress Obetz & Memorial Park. The La...
Timeout with Tim: Cardinal Nation hopes 2026 gridiron victory total will help spur team’s return to success
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In the above photo, Triad senior Wyatt Smith (1) picks up yardage during a 2026 game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Timeout with Tim: Cardinal Nation hopes 2026 gridiron victory total will help spur team’s return to success
By Tim Miller 
November 2, 2026
The final record wasn’t what first-year Triad High School head football coach Tim Melvin wanted. To the faithful of Cardinal Nation, however, it was a hopeful sign of better days to come. It’s no secr...
Bear Swamp overpass project gets $23.5M boost
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The railroad crossing on Bear Swamp Road in Liberty Township, shown above, is slated to be replaced by an overpass after Union County was awarded up to $23.52 million in federal funding. The estimated $29.4 million project will eliminate the at-grade crossing over the CSX rail line, reducing traffic delays and improving safety and access for motorists, school buses and emergency vehicles. Construction is not expected to begin for several years as the project moves through engineering, design and other preliminary work. (J-T file photo)
Bear Swamp overpass project gets $23.5M boost
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 2, 2026
Union County has been awarded up to $23.52 million in federal funding to rework the railroad crossing on Bear Swamp Road. County officials announced Monday that the federal dollars will fund a new ove...