Local jobless claims “staggering”

By Mac Cordell

Number went from 180 to 3,600 in one month
More than 3,610 Union County residents are receiving or have filed for unemployment benefits.
“There is no doubt, the number is staggering,” said Eric Phillips, Union County economic development director.
This morning the Ohio Department of Job and Family ...

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Undecided, ‘no’ voters targeted in school levy campaign

Officials feel accurate information can convince them to vote ‘yes’

By Chad Williamson

October 18, 2024

Editor’s note: This is the final installment of a week-long series of stories detailing issues and candidates that Union County voters will see on the Nov. 5 ballot. ––– New faces might be the secret ...

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Pathways produce pilots, phlebotomists

MHS, ECHS have variety of career launchpads

By Chad Williamson

October 18, 2024

When Marysville’s Early College High School (ECHS) opened in 2014 it had a trio of educational pathways for students to choose from - health sciences, information technology and engineering. In the de...

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Five bids submitted for county logjam cleanup project

By Mike Williamson

October 18, 2024

Bids for the Mill Creek logjam project came in, giving Union County officials a range of amounts to consider. County commissioners held a special bid opening on Friday, which marked the end of the 30-...

Sports

Jonathan Alder boys blank Columbus South

By Tim Miller

October 18, 2024

The No. 1-seeded Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team opened Division III tournament competition with an 8-0 verdict over No. 20 Columbus South. Jimmy Martinez led the squad with a pair of goals. Single ...

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Triad will host West Liberty-Salem

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 18, 2024

Triad’s football team will have another test tonight against the Ohio Heritage Conference’s best team. The Tigers of West Liberty-Salem stand atop the OHC North Division with an overall record of 7-1a...

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Jonathan Alder gridders face test at Bellefontaine

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 18, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s football squad will have its might tested tonight. The Pioneers fell 28-27 to Kenton Ridge during Homecoming last week. Standing at 4-4, the Scarlet and Black will be back on the road...