Escapee should not have been in facility

By Mac Cordell

The Union County Prosecutor says a man who escaped from West Central Community based Correctional Facility (CBCF) should have never been there.
The Union County Grand Jury recently indicted James C. Saunders, 31, of Columbus, charging him with escape and possessing criminal tools.
“He is not somebod...

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Some county residents will vote on COTA measure

By Mac Cordell

October 17, 2024

Editor’s note: Today’s election stories are the latest installments in a week-long series of articles on issues and candidates that will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. –– More than 3,300 Union County vo...

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Ballot loaded with Plain City issues

By Mike Williamson

October 17, 2024

Editor’s note: Today’s election stories are the latest installments in a week-long series of articles on issues and candidates that will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. ––– Plain City will have multiple ...

Council member dispels rumor about Haitian immigrants

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Marysville City Council member J.R. Rausch took time during Monday night’s city council meeting to dispel a rumor that apartments currently under construction on the former Kroger plaza on West Fifth Street, pictured above, were being built by the city to house Haitian immigrants from Springfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)

Council member dispels rumor about Haitian immigrants

By Mac Cordell

October 17, 2024

A Marysville council member wants a rumor to go away. At Monday night’s meeting, council member J.R. Rausch said there is a rumor that apartments under construction on West Fifth Street are being buil...

FHS’ Eger ties for eighth during D-II boys state golf tournament

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Cole Eger of Fairbanks prepares for his tee shot at the Firestone Country Club in Akron. The Panther senior tied for eighth place during the Division II boys state tournament. (Photo submitted)

FHS’ Eger ties for eighth during D-II boys state golf tournament

By Tim Miller

October 16, 2024

Cole Eger of Fairbanks shot a two-round score of 154 during the boys state golf tournament that was held at Firestone Country Club in Akron. The Division II tournament was conducted Sunday and Monday....

North Union girls soccer squad edges West Jeff for first-ever tournament win

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North Union’s Kale Keigley prepares to launch the only goal of the match at West Jefferson. The Lady Cats’ 1-0 win marked the first post-season victory in the program’s history. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union girls soccer squad edges West Jeff for first-ever tournament win

By Bob Putman

October 16, 2024

The end of the 2023 season for the North Union girls soccer team came with a double-digit loss to Bloom-Carroll in the first round of the sectional tournament. Coach Bill LeRoy, however, said he saw a...

Journal-Tribune names high school football players of week

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Journal-Tribune players of the week are from left, Waylon McDaniel, Marysville, Nate Russell, Fairbanks; Nick VanHoose, North Union, Awsom Mitchell, Triad; and Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Journal-Tribune names high school football players of week

By Tim Miller

October 16, 2024

The Marysville Monarchs got back in the winning column with last Friday’s 42-14 victory over Thomas Worthington. MHS (2-6) did so with a stout running attack that finished with 481 yards. Waylon McDan...