Safety program visits local schools
Education, Local News, News
October 21, 2026
Students at Trinity Lutheran School pretend to drive vehicles past the scene of an accident during an assembly on highway safety Wednesday. Trinity was one of three schools including Raymond Elementary and St. John’s that saw the presentation from Flagman Safety, a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness of roadside dangers for first responders and construction crews. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Safety program visits local schools

By Michael Williamson 

Students at three Union County elementary schools got the opportunity to learn about the dangers first responders and highway workers face along roadways as part of an interactive safety program visiting the area this week.

Flagman Safety, a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness of road...

Mental health calls rise; agencies adapt
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Mental health calls rise; agencies adapt
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 21, 2026
Mental health-related emergency room visits at Memorial Hospital jumped 35% over the past year, but a new partnership between Marysville police and a behavioral health provider is showing promising re...
County OKs new building fee schedule
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County OKs new building fee schedule
By Michael Williamson 
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Teens charged in attempted car theft, police chase
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Teens charged in attempted car theft, police chase
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Football players of week named
Sports
Football players of week named
By Tim Miller 
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FHS will face more of running offense this year against WJ
Sports
Carson Shope (2) and Connor Bjorkgren (23) bring down a West Liberty-Salem ball carrier. The Panthers will finish their season at West Jefferson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS will face more of running offense this year against WJ
By Tim Miller 
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Boosted by victories the last two weeks, Fairbanks’ football team will take a 3-6 record on the road to West Jefferson (8-1) for the regular season finale. The Panthers will face a different type of o...
Monarchs will conclude 2026 grid season Friday at Hilliard Darby
Sports
Marysville’s Mamour Saidy (3) is among the defenders who are converging on an Olentangy Berlin ball carrier. The Monarchs will close out the 2026 season at Hilliard Darby on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs will conclude 2026 grid season Friday at Hilliard Darby
By Tim Miller 
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OHSAA Announces Football State Championships Schedule and Tickets
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OHSAA Releases Second-To-Last Football Computer Ratings
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Fortress Obetz proud to host OHSAA cross country championships
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