Magnetic Springs man sentenced for drug trafficking

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May 13, 2023

Magnetic Springs man sentenced for drug trafficking

By Mac Cordell

Prosecutors called Thomas R. Welsh “a major source of drug supply in Magnetic Springs.”

Now, it will be at least a decade before he can go back.

Friday, Welsh, 60, of 45 S. Main St., Magnetic Springs, was sentenced to 13 to 16 years in prison, with 10 years of mandatory time.

In March, Welsh plea...

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U.C. property values climb 27%

By Michael Williamson

August 11, 2025

The tentative results of property revaluations are in and unsurprisingly, the numbers have gone up almost 30%. Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver said her office received the tentative 2025 property v...

Sandy soil, utility lines slow city project

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Sanitary system work continues on Cherry Street in Marysville. The project experienced some delays recently as workers found unstable sandy soil conditions while digging trenches for a new gravity sewer. City officials are working with the Union County Engineer’s Office, which also has a project on the roadway a little further north. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Sandy soil, utility lines slow city project

By Michael Williamson

August 11, 2025

A City of Marysville project currently going on along Cherry Street got delayed recently, impacting a Union County project happening a little further up the road. City Engineer Kyle Hoyng said that de...

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Pickleball a part of Summerfest

By Kyle Meddles

August 11, 2025

Local pickleballers participated in a 24-team tournament on Saturday at the Richwood Lake and Park as part of the festivities for the first annual Richwood Summerfest. Pictured above, members of the “...

Monarch football coach pleased with scrimmage against Delaware Hayes

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JJ Henry (37) of Marysville looks for running run on this play against Delaware Hayes. The teams held at scrimmage Saturday morning at Marysville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch football coach pleased with scrimmage against Delaware Hayes

By Tim Miller

August 12, 2025

It really starts to feel like football season when teams from opposing schools gather for a full scrimmage. Most high school programs competed in a number of 7-on-7 passing scrimmages over the past mo...

Jonathan Alder gridders hold scrimmage with Teays Valley

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Jonathan Alder senior defensive back Blake Hardy (18) interrupts a pass to an opposing Viking during a football scrimmage against Teays Valley on Alder’s home field. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder gridders hold scrimmage with Teays Valley

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 12, 2025

Scrimmages are not just a scheme test, but also a test of fortitude. Jonathan Alder had its hands full during the team’s first full-padded football scrimmage. The Vikings from Teays Valley, members of...

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U.C. property values climb 27%

By Michael Williamson

August 11, 2025

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Sandy soil, utility lines slow city project

By Michael Williamson

August 11, 2025

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Pickleball a part of Summerfest

By Kyle Meddles

August 11, 2025

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Accusation allegedly led to felony assault

By Kyle Meddles

August 11, 2025

A Marysville man has been charged after allegedly beating his girlfriend and threatening to kill her family after she accused him of having an affair. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Bradi Ne...