Favorite Fare

September 26, 2019

Warm ricotta dip, Buffalo chick sticks, Bailey’s mocha Frappucino

By Melanie Behrens

Football season is here. Try these recipes for your next game day party.

Warm ricotta dip
1 C ricotta cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 TBS olive oil
1 TBS lemon juice
1 TBS rosemary, fresh, divided
salt/pepper to taste
1/2 C mozzarella cheese
1/4 C Parmesan cheese
baguette bread, sliced and toasted,...

Favorite Fare

Easy chocolate mousse, Chocolate toffee bars, Chocolate trifle

By Melanie Behrens

April 16, 2020

Chocolate is a wonderful thing. Enjoy these recipes. Easy chocolate mousse 1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed 1 pkg. (4 oz.) bittersweet chocolate squares, melted 1/2 C fresh raspberries ...

Favorite Fare

Easy ribs, Blueberry lemon bars, Rum balls

By Melanie Behrens

March 5, 2020

Hope you can enjoy these nice treats. Easy ribs 2 to 2-1/2 lbs. baby back pork ribs salt and black pepper Sweet barbecue sauce: 1 TBS olive oil 1/4 C finely diced onion 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 C ket...

Favorite Fare

Mel’s Favorite Fare

By Melanie Behrens

February 27, 2020

Easy ribs 2 to 2-1/2 lbs. baby back pork ribs salt and black pepper Sweet barbecue sauce: 1 TBS olive oil 1/4 C finely diced onion 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 C ketchup (try our homemade ketchup recipe)...

State/Area News

Piqua Post investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Shelby County

By From JT Staff Reports

October 1, 2026

Ohio State Highway Patrol Media Release: October 1, 2026 Piqua - The Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash involving a commercial vehicle. The crash oc...

Jon Alder spikers rally to win five-set match over K. Ridge

Sports

Tiffanie Abrahams (21) blasts the ball over the net in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers rallied for a five-set triumph over Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jon Alder spikers rally to win five-set match over K. Ridge

By Tim Miller

October 1, 2026

The Lady Pioneers of Jonathan Alder were close to losing their first Central Buckeye Conference match of the season on Tuesday. JA dropped the first two sets to Kenton Ridge by scores of 21-25, 19-25....

Columns/Editorials

Williamson, Miller still 1-2 in Pigskin Pickers race

By Tim Miller

October 1, 2026

Managing editor Chad Williamson still clings to a one-game lead over sports editor Tim Miller in the Pigskin Pickers. It was a big week for picking as there were several games that featured Associated...

Sports

NU can’t rest after victory over Indian Lake

By Bob Putman

October 1, 2026

After two straight weeks of not getting a win, the North Union football team is able to start this week with one-game winning streak. However, the job that needs to be done to get ready for this week’...

Pioneers know they can’t take Urbana lightly as they try to keep gridiron record clean

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Caleb Wiltshire (19) and Ben Petzinger (7) bring down a Tecumseh ball carrier. Also pictured for the Pioneers are Holden Glick (6) and Braylon Kauffman (58). JA will play at Urbana on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)

Pioneers know they can’t take Urbana lightly as they try to keep gridiron record clean

By Tim Miller

October 1, 2026

Although the Pioneers of Jonathan Alder sport a 6-0 record, they know they can’t take Urbana lightly this coming Friday evening. The Hillclimbers will take a 4-2 record onto their home field against J...

Local News, News

Union County family group awarded $245,000

By From JT Staff Reports

October 1, 2026

A Union County organization will receive $245,000 in opioid settlement funding to provide services for youth and families affected by substance use, mental health challenges and family instability. Th...