Patton opts to retire before end of term

Will step aside at end of October

By Mike Williamson

Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton has decided to end his term as the county’s chief law enforcement official a little early.

He told the county commissioners Wednesday that he will be officially retiring from his office effective Oct. 31.

While he didn’t say exactly where he’s going, he said he ...

Education, News

Fairbanks eyes slate of projects for 2025

By Michael Williamson

November 21, 2024

Facilities updates continue at Fairbanks as the district looks toward projects for 2025. The board of education approved two resolutions this week dealing with construction management items for high s...

News

The first of the white stuff

By Kyle Meddles, Michael Williamson

November 21, 2024

Union County residents woke up to the first snowfall of the winter season Thursday morning, as the pictures below in Marysville's Eljer Park and Plain City show. Above, an ODOT worker on Route 736 cli...

Education, News

North Union changing preschool schedule

By Kyle Meddles

November 20, 2024

The model for preschool instruction at North Union is changing from two full-days to four half-days per week effective for the 2025-2026 school year. At the regular board meeting on Monday, Deana Adam...

Education, News

20 years of NUES

By Kyle Meddles

November 20, 2024

During the tour of the North Union Elementary School prior to the Monday board meeting, staff and board members looked at a display of “20 years of kindergarten” as part of the 20th anniversary celebr...

News, Plain City

Jerome open to cannabis operations

By Michael Williamson

November 20, 2024

Jerome Township is working through a zoning amendment that would allow certain cannabis-related land uses into the township. Zoning Inspector Eric Snowden said the board asked him to look into the mat...

Multi-sport Panther athlete has unique style of bowling ball

Sports

Fairbanks High School senior Nate Russell displays one of his bowling balls that looks like a soccer ball. Along with bowling, Russell has played soccer and kicked for the football team during his high school career. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Multi-sport Panther athlete has unique style of bowling ball

By Tim Miller

November 20, 2024

The name of Nate Russell has been widely circulated in the world of high school football and soccer. As a place kicker and punter for the Panther grid squad, the senior converted on 43 of his 45 extra...

Patton opts to retire before end of term

Will step aside at end of October

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