County moves to sell long-vacant property in city
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July 21, 2026

County moves to sell long-vacant property in city

By Michael Williamson 

Union County is selling one of its properties within the City of Marysville.

The county commissioners voted Wednesday to dispose of the property at the corner of East Fifth Street and Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard. The less-than-one-acre parcel has been in the board’s possession for more than 20 y...

Three face felony firearm charges
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Three face felony firearm charges
By Kyle Meddles 
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The Union County Grand Jury recently indicted several locals on charges stemming from firearm negligence. One offender was a young man allegedly threatening suicide with a stolen Glock pistol. Aiden M...
Plain City turns out for Steam Threshers
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Plain City turns out for Steam Threshers
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The Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association’s Grand Parade rolled through Plain City Friday evening. Above, a young parade walker hands out American flags as she makes her way down Main Street. Below...
Triad board gets update on school-based health clinic
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Members of Triad’s Board of Education asked questions about the district’s partnership with Community Health and Wellness Partners (CHWP) as construction continues on their school-based healthcare cli...
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Bowling Green coaches give annual instruction during NU volleyball workouts
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North Union volleyball players Kate Zimmerman (left) and Emmy Eastman (right) work on a drill at the net during a summer camp session that was conducted by coaches from Bowling Green State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
Bowling Green coaches give annual instruction during NU volleyball workouts
By Bob Putman 
July 21, 2026
For a couple of days North Union head varsity volleyball Alexis Maenz is not in control of the Lady Cats’ practice process. That is entirely fine with Maenz. The reason for not leading her team is bec...
Three face felony firearm charges
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Three face felony firearm charges
By Kyle Meddles 
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The Union County Grand Jury recently indicted several locals on charges stemming from firearm negligence. One offender was a young man allegedly threatening suicide with a stolen Glock pistol. Aiden M...
Plain City turns out for Steam Threshers
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The Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association’s Grand Parade rolled through Plain City Friday evening. Above, a young parade walker hands out American flags as she makes her way down Main Street. Below...
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Members of Triad’s Board of Education asked questions about the district’s partnership with Community Health and Wellness Partners (CHWP) as construction continues on their school-based healthcare cli...
Jonathan Alder softball player earns All-Ohio honors after 2026 freshman campaign
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Jonathan Alder’s Logan Donaldson rips a base hit during a 2026 tournament game. Donaldson was recently named to the Division III All-Ohio second team as a freshman during the 2026 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder softball player earns All-Ohio honors after 2026 freshman campaign
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It’s the dream of most high school athletes to earn recognition on the state level. Some have to wait a while before that type of honor is bestowed upon them. For an exceptional few, All-Ohio accolade...
Alleged pool perv rubbed olive oil on his naked body
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Alleged pool perv rubbed olive oil on his naked body
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
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The Delaware man accused of exposing himself to a 13-year-old boy at the Marysville Municipal Pool has been charged with three felonies including kidnapping. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Na...