New Northeast Champaign County Fire Chief introduced to N.L. Council

By Chad Williamson

Members of North Lewisburg Village Council were introduced to the new chief of the Northeast Champaign County Fire District at Tuesday night’s meeting.
New chief Derek Hess is also currently a member of the Jerome Township Fire Department, where he will continue to work. Northeast Champaign County ...

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U.C. interest earnings likely to pass $5M, set record

By Michael Williamson

November 8, 2024

Union County’s interest income could hit another record at the end of the year despite a likely dip in quarterly earnings starting in the fourth quarter. Treasurer Andrew Smarra told the commissioners...

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Shelly Detwiler, center left, and her husband, Paul, center right, sit with four generations of the Koike family in Japan, eating a feast featuring edamame. The Jerome Township couple, won a trip to appear on Japanese TV this summer and flew to Japan for a week where they learned about the cultivation and use of the Japanese soybean variety. (Photo submitted)

Locals take part in Japanese TV show

By Michael Williamson

November 8, 2024

Agriculture in Union County might bring to mind corn, soybeans, hay and other traditional crops synonymous with midwestern farming. What might not come to mind is Japanese edamame, but that is precise...

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City buys three historic properties

Marysville Steel, Hometown Auto, Eufinger building under new ownership

By Mac Cordell

November 7, 2024

The City of Marysville has purchased a trio of properties around town. In October, the city purchased the building at 120 S. Plum St., the former Hometown Auto Center, and the Marysville Steel site, a...

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Early voting total tops Election Day numbers

By Mac Cordell

November 7, 2024

Early voting was strong in Union County. Officials said the strong early turnout made for a smooth Election Day. Election officials said this is the first time they can remember early voting topping t...

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Behrens, Cordell, Pavloff in three-way tie at top of Pigskin Pickers competition

By Tim Miller

November 7, 2024

The Pigskin Pickers race has tightened into a three-way tie for first place. Publisher Kevin Behrens posted a 6-1 record last week, while reporter Mac Cordell and sports reporter Aleksei Pavloff respe...

Despite playoff berth, Alder hopes for better football seasons ahead

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Jonathan Alder’s AJ DeLong (72) prepares to make a tackle during a 2024 game. Brooks Pierce (55) and Holden Glick (6) prepare to help on the play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Despite playoff berth, Alder hopes for better football seasons ahead

By Tim Miller

November 7, 2024

The 2024 high school football season didn’t go as well as Jonathan Alder head coach Nate Snedeker had hoped. Sure, the Pioneers earned a Division IV state playoff berth, but the 5-6 record didn’t suit...