Off the Hook: Both sides of the story

By Melanie Behrens

Both sides of the story
I want to begin this discussion about Easter to be sure you realize … It’s not about the Bunny it’s about the Lamb. Today we’re going to talk about both of them.
Easter is second only to Halloween in candy consumption. In the week leading up to Easter, nearly 71 mil...

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...

Off The Hook

The legend of Werewolf Lane

By Melanie Behrens

September 25, 2020

Editor’s note: The last article J-T columnist Melanie Behrens was working on before her death April 30 was the following story about Werewolf Lane. The information was supplied by Leroy Cook, who coll...

Education, Local News, News

Holiday variety

By Aleksei Pavloff

December 18, 2025

Students at Navin Elementary School filled the gymnasium Wednesday for an assembly showcasing Holidays Around the World. The students shown above are performing an Indian dance, likely inspired by Bol...

Sports

FHS cagers top Greeneview

By Tim Miller

December 18, 2025

A 70-52 verdict at Greeneview kept Fairbanks’ boys basketball record clean. The Panthers elevated their overall mark to 5-0. They are also 4-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference. Nate Meihls tallied 10 o...

Sports

North Union’s Nickolaus Hajjar goes into the lane against Urbana. The Wildcats fell to the Hillclimbers. (Photo submitted)

Wildcats drop contest to Urbana

By Bob Putman

December 18, 2025

When North Union was able to get into its offense the end-of-the-play result often resulted in points. Unfortunately, turnovers plagued the Wildcats, leading to a 63-48 loss to Urbana on Tuesday in bo...

Sports

Marysville’s Lain Dumbauld (20) fights for an offensive rebound against a Westerville Central defender during the second half. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS girls roll past Westerville Central

By Aleksei Pavloff

December 18, 2025

Lessons learned can pay dividends. That’s what Marysville’s girls basketball team adopted after it claimed a 58-40 win over Westerville Central. The two OCC member schools played at Central Tuesday fo...

Sports

Bowl selections will wrap up Pigskin Pickers season

December 18, 2025

The regular season recently concluded for the 2025 Pigskin Pickers Sports editor Tim Miller and reporter Jack Christian tied for the final week of the regular season with 6-4 records. Miller finished ...

Local News, News

Union County general fund revenue to grow 14% next year

By Michael Williamson

December 17, 2025

Union County passed its budget for 2026 with some expected increases to various departments. At the regular meeting Wednesday morning the county commissioners passed both the general fund and special ...