Teens charged in attempted car theft, police chase
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October 20, 2026

Teens charged in attempted car theft, police chase

By Kyle Meddles 

Two teens from out of town have been charged as codefendants for allegedly attempting to steal a car and evade law enforcement in a pursuit.

The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Antonio Nevaeh Dillard, 18, of Trotwood and Ashton Makalin Thomas, 19, of Beavercreek. Thomas has been charged with one...

Corn parade finally has its day
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Corn parade finally has its day
By Michael Williamson 
October 20, 2026
After wet weather delayed Plain City’s Corn Carnival Parade last month, it found a fitting autumnal make-up date on Saturday morning. Above, members of the Miami Valley Steam Threshers royal court wav...
Former county commissioner dies
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Former county commissioner dies
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 20, 2026
Former Union County Commissioner Dave Lawrence died over the weekend. County officials issued a statement late Monday offering their condolences to the former county leader’s family. “The Union County...
Drug take-back event set for Saturday
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Drug take-back event set for Saturday
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 19, 2026
Union County law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Memorial Hospital, the Union County Drug Free Coalition and other local agencies, will sponsor a prescri...
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Corn parade finally has its day
Local News, News
Corn parade finally has its day
By Michael Williamson 
October 20, 2026
After wet weather delayed Plain City’s Corn Carnival Parade last month, it found a fitting autumnal make-up date on Saturday morning. Above, members of the Miami Valley Steam Threshers royal court wav...
Former county commissioner dies
Local News, News
Former county commissioner dies
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 20, 2026
Former Union County Commissioner Dave Lawrence died over the weekend. County officials issued a statement late Monday offering their condolences to the former county leader’s family. “The Union County...
Drug take-back event set for Saturday
Local News, News
Drug take-back event set for Saturday
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 19, 2026
Union County law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Memorial Hospital, the Union County Drug Free Coalition and other local agencies, will sponsor a prescri...
Marysville man faces 45 felonies in case involving child pornography
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Marysville man faces 45 felonies in case involving child pornography
By Kyle Meddles 
October 19, 2026
A Marysville man faces 45 felony counts against him for allegedly downloading child porn. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Nathan Dwayne Kanniard, 28, whose court-listed address is 113 S. Main...
Richwood Community News
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Richwood Community News
October 19, 2026
Trunk or Treat events The Magnetic Pharisburg United Methodist Church will host “Trunk or Treat” for children on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. The fun will be held at the Pharisburg UMC facility ...
BL FFA members compete in soil judging event
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BL FFA members compete in soil judging event
October 19, 2026
Benjamin Logan FFA members recently participated in the District 6 Soil Judging Career Development Event (CDE), held Tuesday in Clark County. Students competed in both urban and rural soil judging, ap...