Suspect sought for passing fake $50s

By From JT Staff Reports

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance in locating a suspect who is involved in eight reports of fraud involving counterfeit currency.

Investigators say the man used fake $50 bills to make small purchases at seven businesses on March 23 in the Dublin Green and Jerome Township a...

Education, News

Schirg feels Fairbanks in a good place

By Michael Williamson

March 28, 2025

Fairbanks Superintendent Adham Schirg said even though leadership is changing, the school district is in good shape to handle whatever might come its way. “I feel that Fairbanks is in a really good, s...

News

Crash shuts down intersection

By Kyle Meddles

March 28, 2025

The Marysville Police Department responded to the intersection of County Home Road and Route 4 at 4:08 p.m., Thursday, for a three-vehicle injury crash. Captain Nate Sachs said that an SUV ran a red l...

Court News, News

Local man charged with abduction

Indictments

By Kyle Meddles

March 28, 2025

A Marysville man is being charged with abducting his fiance. The Union County Grand Jury is charging Paul Anthony Splendore, 43, of 268 Springwood Ln., with one count each of felony abduction of the t...

News, Plain City News

Jerome responds to engine braking concerns

By Kyle Meddles

March 28, 2025

The Jerome Township Trustees moved to prohibit engine breaking within the unincorporated area of the township in an effort to respond to resident complaints. At a recent meeting of the township, Admin...

News, Plain City News

PC finance director recognized

By From JT Staff Reports

March 28, 2025

Plain City recognized village finance director Renee Sonnett for 25 years of public service and employment at the village’s recent council meeting. Officials said Sonnett has “embodied what it means t...

Sports

NU softball team tops Ready

By Bob Putman

March 28, 2025

North Union bounced back from an opening-season loss as it defeated Bishop Ready 17-6 in non-league softball play at North Union. The game was shortened to five innings by the run rule. Things did not...