Grand jury brings charges in two recent shootings

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August 6, 2025

Grand jury brings charges in two recent shootings

By Kyle Meddles

Two recent shootings in the county have led to felony assault indictments for two local individuals.

The Union County Grand Jury has charged Chandilier Nicole Gee, 35, of 578 Allenby Drive, with one count of felonious assault of the second degree carrying a three-year firearm specification and one co...

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E-bikes, like the ones shown above, and other electric recreational vehicles are a growing concern for local law enforcement. Officials are looking to add some parameters that regulate usage similar to vehicles like golf carts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

E-bikes, scooters a growing concern

By Michael Williamson

August 16, 2025

With the use of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, growing in Plain City, the village’s police department is considering getting some rules in place to guide that usage. Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz with the PCPD s...

Education, News

Traffic patterns adjusted in area of JAHS

By Michael Williamson

August 16, 2025

Parents and students returning to Jonathan Alder High School next week will notice a new traffic pattern for the pick-up and drop-off locations around the building. Superintendent Jim Miller told the ...

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Richwood man pleads to child rapes

By Kyle Meddles

August 15, 2025

A Richwood man has plead guilty to raping three female children under the ages of 10. During a pretrial hearing in the Union County Court of Common Pleas Friday, Michel Brian Nelson, 65, of 130 E. Bla...

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E-bikes, scooters a growing concern

By Michael Williamson

August 16, 2025

Education, News

Traffic patterns adjusted in area of JAHS

By Michael Williamson

August 16, 2025

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Richwood man pleads to child rapes

By Kyle Meddles

August 15, 2025

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Plain City OKs speed limit change on North Chillicothe Street

By Jack Christian

August 15, 2025

In response to increased residential development and community concerns, Plain City officials have approved a speed limit reduction on North Chillicothe Street, lowering it from 35 mph to 25 mph betwe...

Sports

North Union volleyball coach Alexis Maenz (left) talks to her team during a break in the action. The Lady Cats defeated Marion Harding in three sets during their final preseason scrimmage. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

NU spikers sweep scrimmage

By Bob Putman

August 15, 2025

Like that final rehearsal before opening night of a play, the North Union volleyball team wanted to get things in place before its season opener at home on Saturday against Fairbanks. For the most par...

Former NU head coach Miller returns as defensive coordinator

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North Union defensive coordinator Jesse Miller makes a point to players during the team’s recent Midnight Madness practice. Miller, who formerly was the head coach at NU, has returned to the coaching staff this season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Former NU head coach Miller returns as defensive coordinator

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 15, 2025

Some things never change for one former North Union head football coach. Now serving as the team’s defensive coordinator, some aspects to Jesse Miller’s coaching style have changed, but some will rema...