Two new faces join airport authority board
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August 17, 2026

Two new faces join airport authority board

By Kyle Meddles 

Two new faces will be joining the Union County Airport Authority board.

Recently, the Union County Commissioners voted to appoint both Karen Pilkenton and Chris Rigano to fill two open seats on the airport board effective immediately. The two vacant spots formerly belonged to Union County Commissione...

Confronted by officers, suspect swallows meth
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Confronted by officers, suspect swallows meth
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
August 15, 2026
A man allegedly swallowed $80 worth of meth to hide it from the police. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Dolan Chauncey Mills, 42, whose court-listed address is the Tri-County Regional Jail, a...
AWS-linked company buys 155 acres in Jerome Township
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Magnus Development LLC, a company linked to Amazon Web Services, purchased 109 acres of land at 12030 Industrial Parkway, circled in yellow above, for $9.7 million in July. The land is under Jerome Township’s zoning for commerce district. (Graphic submitted)
AWS-linked company buys 155 acres in Jerome Township
By Kyle Meddles 
August 15, 2026
A company linked to Amazon Web Services (AWS) quietly purchased over 100 acres of land on Industrial Parkway in Jerome Township last month. According to Union County GIS, on July 1, Magnus Development...
County investment earnings top $1M in second quarter
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County investment earnings top $1M in second quarter
By Michael Williamson 
August 15, 2026
Similar to last year at this time, Union County’s second quarter investment earnings exceeded a million dollars. Treasurer Andy Smarra told the county commissioners Wednesday that the county’s investm...
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JA grid boss likes what he sees during scrimmage
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Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) picks up yardage during the 2025 game against Columbus Academy. The Pioneers were scheduled to go up against Marion Pleasant Friday evening for their final preseason scrimmage. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA grid boss likes what he sees during scrimmage
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Jonathan Alder head football coach Brett Glass has seen growth from his team during the preseason. The Pioneers recently scrimmaged against Teays Valley and Glass saw areas that looked strong. “It’s a...
Monarchs scrimmage Scioto
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Monarchs scrimmage Scioto
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Colin Wimmers of MHS races down the sideline against Dublin Scioto. The Monarchs wrapped up their preseason scrimmage schedule against the Irish. The Monarchs held a 2-0 lead at halftime on a safety. ...
Wildcats scrimmage Fredericktown at OWU
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North Union running back Wyatt Arver gains yardage running behind Peyton Wood during Thursday’s scrimmage against Fredericktown at Ohio Wesleyan University. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Wildcats scrimmage Fredericktown at OWU
By Bob Putman 
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The work that has been done by the North Union football team over the past few weeks has not been insignificant. In fact, it is part of the picture that will shape the Wildcats’ 2026 season. However, ...
Lady Monarch outfielder will continue softball career at Brown University
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In the photo to the left, Marysville left fielder Brooklyn Gamby (7) makes a catch while centerfielder Brie Jennings backs up the play. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarch outfielder will continue softball career at Brown University
By Tim Miller 
August 17, 2026
Marysville High School’s Brooklyn Gamby is beginning her senior year knowing where she will continue her athletic and academic careers on the next level. Gamby, an outfielder for the Lady Monarch soft...
Team wins Field of Dreams tournament
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Team wins Field of Dreams tournament
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 17, 2026
The Marysville Baseball 2032 team recently won the Field of Dreams tournament in Iowa. The squad won all five of its games and played the title contest on the actual Field of Dreams ball field from th...
DeRoads will run Monarch football offensive unit
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DeRoads will run Monarch football offensive unit
By Tim Miller 
August 17, 2026
Years ago, Stephen DeRoads began his working career at Honda of America. He soon realized that wasn’t what his heart was telling him to do. DeRoads discovered his calling was really in teaching and co...