Favorite Fare, Society

June 13, 2019

Special krispies, Chocolate cream cheese pie, Cream cheese banana bread

By Melanie Behrens

Dessert is important to our wellbeing… I’m sure!

Special krispies

2 C Rice Krispies cereal

2 C Cocoa Rice cereal

4 C mini marshmallows

1/2 C peanut butter

3 TBS butter

1/2 C peanut butter chips

1/2 C chocolate chips

1/2 C crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with but...

Local News, News, Society

Area churches list Easter services

By From JT Staff Reports

April 16, 2025

Area churches invite the public to attend special Holy Week activities and Easter services across Union County. Beloved United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday service – April 17, 6 to 7 p.m., at Phar...

Society

District title on line

By Tim Miller

March 4, 2024

Audrey Benedict (center) of North Union eyes the basket during a Division II district semifinal triumph over Heath. The game was played at Sparta Highland High School. The Lady Cats will travel to Cen...

Society

Local couple celebrates 25th anniversary

By From JT Staff Reports

May 12, 2020

Dan and Michelle Phipps are celebrating their 25th anniversary. They were married May 13, 1995 by the Rev. Don Moceri. They are the parents of Danielle Phipps. A trip is planned at a later date to cel...

Education, News

Five-month old Scout relaxes in Mrs. Rachel Jones' classroom during a school day at Fairbanks Middle School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The newest Fairbanks panter

Foster dog at FMS ties into ELA lessons

By Jack Christian

December 20, 2025

Fairbanks Schools are taking learning to new heights, as a sixth-grade classroom recently had the unique opportunity to host a foster dog with the goal of helping the puppy find a forever home. Scout,...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

Plain City plans for return of Corn Carnival

By Jack Christian

December 20, 2025

The Village of Plain City announced the return of the Plain City Corn Carnival, officially bringing the longtime community tradition back to the village on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event will...

Local News, News

"Your citizens are not going to make it. They're going to be forced to be renters if these municipalities do not purposefully seek out more affordable options." - Katie Crocco, Marysville Realtor

Affordable housing solutions elusive

Summit ends with more questions than answers

By Michael Williamson

December 19, 2025

Union County officials heard some informative and, at times, sobering words about the housing crisis regionally and here at home. Representatives from a wide swath of village, city, county, state and ...

Sports

Triad girls cagers lose contest

By Aleksei Pavloff

December 19, 2025

Triad’s girls basketball team slipped to 0-8 overall and 0-6 in the Ohio Heritage Conference on Wednesday. The Lady Cardinals dropped a 57-12 verdict to Cedarville. Jazz Ford led Triad with six points...

Sports

NU bowlers drop matches

By Bob Putman

December 19, 2025

The North Union boys bowling team ran into a dominant Kenton Ridge team during a recent match at Dragon Lanes. Kenton Ridge averaged 204 in its individual and baker games in earning a 2853-2416 win ov...

Lady Panthers cruise to hoop victory over Springfield Catholic

Sports

Sydney Cutler (10) of Fairbanks goes in for a basket against Springfield Catholic Central. The Lady Panthers won the game 66-18. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panthers cruise to hoop victory over Springfield Catholic

By Tim Miller

December 19, 2025

Springfield Catholic Central’s girls basketball squad managed just four points during the second half of Wednesday’s game at Fairbanks. As a result, the Lady Panthers (5-1 overall and 4-1 in the Ohio ...