Off the Hook

By Melanie Behrens

Questions to consider

I recently came across these questions that you are supposed to ask your friends to get a better insight into them. I’m not sure any if this will help you with me, but maybe you want to tell me how you would answer them.

“If you could be any animal, what would you...

Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty

Society, Sports

Triad’s Dawson Hess is hidden by the Cedarville receiver, but was still able to break up the pass. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Ty Botkins (6). Triad lost its Homecoming game, 28-27. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty

By Tim Miller

September 19, 2026

“The guys fought hard and I’m proud of them.” Those were the first words out of the mouth of Triad head football coach Tim Melvin after the Cardinals’ 28-27 loss to Cedarville on Homecoming night. “Fo...

Local News, News

Man charged in stray bullet case at sports complex

By From JT Staff Reports

November 10, 2026

A local man was charged after an investigation determined that the stray bullet that struck another man near the Union County Sports Complex last month was fired during target practice at a nearby loc...

Bonnell leaves legacy of helping veterans

Local News, News

Ken Bonnell is shown speaking at an event. Bonnell, longtime chairman of the Union County Military Family Support Group, announced that he and his wife, Bonnie, will step away from the organization at the end of the year after two decades of helping local veterans and their families. Retired Army Col. Homer Rogers will succeed Bonnell as chairman in 2027. (Photo submitted)

Bonnell leaves legacy of helping veterans

By Kyle Meddles

November 10, 2026

Longtime chairman of the Union County Military Family Support Group Ken Bonnell announced that he and his wife are stepping away from the organization after 20 years of service helping local veterans....

Local News, News

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks Monday during Honda’s announcement of a new $3 billion automobile manufacturing plant in Union County. The facility, planned between Honda’s existing Marysville and East Liberty plants, is expected to begin production in 2029 and have the capacity to manufacture 240,000 vehicles annually. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Honda could put $50M+ into schools

Proposed payment plan would benefit Marysville, Hi-Point for next three decades

By Michael Williamson

November 9, 2026

Local students stand to benefit from more than $50 million over the next 30 years from the new Honda plant. After the company confirmed Monday what the Journal-Tribune first reported in September, tha...

Local News, News

Honda makes it official

Governor DeWine, company officials announce plans for new auto plant in Union County

By From JT Staff Reports

November 9, 2026

Honda officially confirmed Monday that it will invest $3 billion in a new Union County automobile manufacturing plant, providing additional details about a project previously reported by the Journal-T...

State/Area News

OHSAA Soccer and Girls Volleyball State Tournament Pairings

Soccer state semifinals are Tuesday and Wednesday; Volleyball begins at noon Thursday

November 9, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for this week’s soccer and girls volleyball state tournaments. The soccer state semifinals are Tuesday and Wednesd...

OHSAA Football Regional Semifinal Pairings

State/Area News

Higher seeded teams will host games for the final time this season

OHSAA Football Regional Semifinal Pairings

November 9, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the football regional semifinal pairings on Sunday afternoon. Unless otherwise noted, all regional semifinal games kick off at 7 p....