Columns/Editorials

January 11, 2019

Amazon appeal could strip town’s identity

By From JT Staff Reports

Even though the Christmas shopping season is over, the efforts to shop locally still mean something to a small business and this community.
Last week we ran a story about longtime community sporting goods store Monarch Sports moving out of the uptown. We heard from those that appreciated the story an...

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Mike drops: Movie a celebration of local drug courts

By Michael Williamson

February 16, 2026

Last week, I had the unique opportunity to watch Union County , the feature film set here in Marysville and Logan County, as part of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. If you’ve read my...

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Feed your head: Pulling the plug never easy

By Kyle Meddles

February 16, 2026

I have reported on Richwood Council for the last two years. During that time I have seen many efforts to save the Opera House fall short while we all hear the metaphorical death rattle of the 136-year...

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The changing tastes of society

By From JT Staff Reports

February 16, 2026

It’s tax season in the U.S. which occurs annually at this time of the year, but this time people seem to be struggling financially more than normal. The next time you are in the grocery store, just lo...

Cold shooting hampers Pioneers during Division IV regional title setback to Sandusky Perkins

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Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel (23) grabs a rebound against Sandusky Perkins on Saturday. The Pioneers saw their season end against the Pirates during the Division IV regional championship game that was played at Bowling Green State University. See more photos on page 9. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Cold shooting hampers Pioneers during Division IV regional title setback to Sandusky Perkins

By Bob Putman

March 17, 2026

For the second year in a row a quest for a berth in the Division IV Final Four fell just out of reach for the Jonathan Alder boys basketball team. The Pioneers were attempting to get to the state tour...

Responders scramble to handle wind calls

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Above, a home on Shirk Road had the majority of its roof blown off by Friday's high winds. (Photo submitted)

Responders scramble to handle wind calls

911 center saw four-days worth of calls in three hours

By Michael Williamson

March 17, 2026

Union County is recovering after winds near 70 mph tore through the area late last week. Local officials said emergency responders were called to a wide range of wind-related incidents across the area...

Transfer targets for Canaan should be no problem for J.A.

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Jonathan Alder’s new addition to Canaan Middle School, shown in the rendering above, will add four new classrooms to the southwest corner of the building at U.S. 42 and Price-Hilliards Road in Madison County. District officials are moving forward with their plan to move three fourth-grade classes to the school in an effort to address capacity issues at Plain City Elementary School. (Graphic submitted)

Transfer targets for Canaan should be no problem for J.A.

By Michael Williamson

March 17, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s plan to move some fourth graders over to Canaan Middle School by next year is well on its way. Board of education members received an update at the regular monthly meeting Tuesday on ...

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Wind damage everywhere

By From JT Staff Reports

March 16, 2026

Drivers attempt to remove a tree that had collapsed onto Raymond Road Friday. Winds hitting 70 mph blew through the county throughout the afternoon causing downed power lines, utility poles, trees, tr...

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P.C. Council hears project update on Shepper, Converse work

By Jack Christian

March 16, 2026

At the most recent Plain City Council meeting, village officials provided an update on the ongoing Shepper and Converse avenues reconstruction project, outlining planned improvements that aim to enhan...

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Ratterman makes the stage at the Oscars

By From JT Staff Reports

March 16, 2026

Union County had some representation at the 98th Academy Awards Sunday night after Director Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” won the Oscar for best picture. Included in the celebratio...