Indictments show meth use on the rise

By Mac Cordell

As predicted by law enforcement last year, Union County is seeing an increase in meth use and indictments stemming from it.
“We are starting to see a lot more meth,” Union County Prosecutor David Phillips said. “We have seen the progression from cocaine, to prescription drug abuse that morphed ...

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Richwood Christmas Parade

By From JT Staff Reports

December 9, 2024

The annual Richwood Christmas Parade kicked off from the North Union Elementary School at 4 p.m., Saturday this past weekend where it made its way through town and ended at the Richwood Park. The even...

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New tenant sought for Plain City Clock Tower

By From JT Staff Reports

December 9, 2024

Plain City’s Clock Tower building is in search of a new tenant. Business partners Andy Warnock and Rayce Robinson, who joined together to purchase the building in early 2023, recently announced they w...

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JA Majorettes perform with fire

By Michael Williamson

December 9, 2024

The Jonathan Alder High School Majorettes perform their dance routine complete with flaming batons at the annual Christmas Under the Clock event in Plain City Saturday evening. Visitors to the village...

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Work continues on Cadence Solar project

By Michael Williamson

December 9, 2024

Union County residents living in or near the Cadence Solar project area will continue to see construction activity through the winter season. Erin Saal, the renewable development manager with Invenerg...

Alder bowlers win baker blast; set school record scoring mark during win over Urbana

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Pioneer bowlers from left, Grant Headings, Drew Damron and Jaiden Henderson helped lead the team to a school-record score during a recent victory over Urbana. (Photos submitted)

Alder bowlers win baker blast; set school record scoring mark during win over Urbana

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team captured first-place honors during the recent 16-team Worthington Kilbourne Baker Blast. The Pioneers rolled a 198 average during the 16 games of the qualifying roun...

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Ryker Green of FHS goes up for a basket in this file photo. Green led the Panthers with 19 points during their triumph over Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Panther, Alder cagers claim victories

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

Mechanicsburg fell victim to Fairbanks’ boys basketball team. The Panthers upped their record to 2-0 with a 64-36 verdict. Mechanicsburg trailed by a 17-13 margin at the conclusion of the opening eigh...