REBECCA NITZ

By From JT Staff Reports

Rebecca Nitz, 70, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Paramont Senior Living with her loving family by her side. She joins in rest her beloved husband of 40 years Michael Nitz. Arrangements were made with DeVore Snyder Funeral Home in Sunbury, Ohio. A celebration of life gathering will be held at...

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Man faces felonies in strangling case

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

December 22, 2025

A Marysville man has been charged after allegedly breaking into his girlfriend’s bedroom and attempting to strangle her. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Antonio Jeter, 31, of 551 Linden St., ...

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Acciona makes donation to fire district

By From JT Staff Reports

December 22, 2025

Acciona Energia recently made a donation of more than $32,000 to the Southeast Hardin/Northwest Union Joint Fire District to purchase turnout gear and additional safety equipment. The donation is part...

Local News, News

Honda to have float in 2026 Rose Parade

By From JT Staff Reports

December 22, 2025

Honda will return to lead the 2026 Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. The company will head the 137th parade with The Power of Teams float, celebrating how “dreams are most powerful when they are realized...

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)

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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,...

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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 ...