County voter turnout under 30%

By From JT Staff Reports

Nearly 28% of eligible voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s general election for municipal councils, school boards, township trustees and a variety of local issues. Voters in the southern portion of the county were in the mood for change, though incumbents had strong support in other areas. Above, Joh...

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Alder set for Homecoming

By Mike Williamson

October 11, 2024

Members of the Jonathan Alder High School football team toss candy to eager parade-goers Wednesday evening at the annual Homecoming Parade in Plain City. Residents and families gathered along Main Str...

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Members of multi-county car theft ring charged

By Mac Cordell

October 10, 2024

A gang of accused car thieves has been indicted locally. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted nine individuals, alleging they are all part of an organized crime ring, stealing cars and other items...

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Church organizes Helene relief

By Kyle Meddles

October 10, 2024

Fulton Creek Friends Church is putting together an aid fund for hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina. Ed Kapraly, Outreach Elder at Fulton Creek Friends Church, said that the fund is being done t...

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JA Homecoming court members named

By From JT Staff Reports

October 10, 2024

Jonathan Alder High School announced its fall Homecoming court. Pictured in the back row from left: freshman John Parker, senior Christian Dellapina, senior Mason Hermiller, senior Carter Detweiler, j...

MHS girls place eighth during Division I district golf tournament

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Members of the Lady Monarch district tournament golf team are from left, Ava Jackson, Allee Forrider, Olivia Gratz, Jorja Ary and McKinley Samaniego. (Submitted photo)

MHS girls place eighth during Division I district golf tournament

By Tim Miller

October 10, 2024

Marysville’s girls golf squad finished in eighth place during the 12-team Division I district tournament. The tournament concluded the team’s 2024 schedule. “The girls were so proud to be there and en...

NU will look to bounce back into win column against BL

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North Union’s Griffin Osborne (14) picks up yardage against Urbana. The Wildcats will host Benjamin Logan on Friday. (Photo submitted)

NU will look to bounce back into win column against BL

By Bob Putman

October 10, 2024

A week removed from a tough loss to Northwestern, North Union’s football team will try to bounce back on Friday against Benjamin Logan. The game against the Raiders will be the final regular season ho...