Mike Drops – Holiday shopping trips take planning

By Michael Williamson

Holiday traditions are a peculiar thing. Some of them we keep, some of them we don’t. In some cases, we keep traditions that are impossible to maintain but we do it anyway. Going Christmas shopping as a group is one of those impossible traditions in my family. Don’t get me wrong, I love doing it...

Education

Panther Pause…Fairbanks High School

January 25, 2025

Senior of the Month: Jenna Dee By Macy Kise Jenna Dee was selected by the Fairbanks Staff for senior of the month! She was nominated by Mr. Patrick Cotter, who said “Jenna worked very hard last semest...

News

Photo-h-i-o Op!

By Kyle Meddles

January 24, 2025

-- -- Area residents packed the aisle at the Kroger Marketplace on U.S. 42 Friday for a chance to take a photograph with the Ohio State football team's 2025 National Championship trophy. The event, sp...

News, Plain City News

Jerome Township looking at options for fire levy

By Kyle Meddles

January 24, 2025

The Jerome Township Trustees are looking at a few options for a potential fire levy on the November ballot. In a special meeting on Tuesday, the trustees and members of the Jerome Township Fire Depart...

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P.C. eyes extending pot moratorium

By Michael Williamson

January 24, 2025

Plain City is considering extending its moratorium on recreational marijuana until more information is available about its potential benefits. At a recent village council meeting, the board discussed ...

News

UCSO deputies trained in crisis intervention situations

By From JT Staff Reports

January 23, 2025

The Union County Sheriff’s Office shared its most recent Crisis Intervention Team graduates following a ceremony earlier this month. The CIT program trains deputies and dispatchers at the UCSO, provid...

Court News, News

Grand jury indictments

Pursuits lead to felony charges

By Kyle Meddles

January 23, 2025

The Union County Grand Jury is indicting two individuals for fleeing from law enforcement. Keith Alan Preston, 37, whose court-listed address is 3323 Portrush Ave., Hilliard. Preston is being charged ...