Rep. Richardson Votes in Support of Senate Bill, Aligns Ohio with Federal Gun Laws
State/Area News
November 12, 2026

Rep. Richardson Votes in Support of Senate Bill, Aligns Ohio with Federal Gun Laws

By From JT Staff Reports 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) today voted in support of Senate Bill 214 – legislation to remove firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns from Ohio’s definition of dangerous ordnance in alignment with federal law.

“I have heard f...

OHSAA Soccer and Girls Volleyball State Tournament Pairings
State/Area News
OHSAA Soccer and Girls Volleyball State Tournament Pairings
Soccer state semifinals are Tuesday and Wednesday; Volleyball begins at noon Thursday
November 9, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for this week’s soccer and girls volleyball state tournaments. The soccer state semifinals are Tuesday and Wednesd...
OHSAA Football Regional Semifinal Pairings
State/Area News
Higher seeded teams will host games for the final time this season
OHSAA Football Regional Semifinal Pairings
November 9, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the football regional semifinal pairings on Sunday afternoon. Unless otherwise noted, all regional semifinal games kick off at 7 p....
Court of Appeals Issues Decision to Preserve OHSAA’s Ruling
State/Area News
Court of Appeals Issues Decision to Preserve OHSAA’s Ruling
Glenville removed from playoffs; OHSAA will continue to work with Cleveland Metropolitan School District
November 9, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Eighth District Court of Appeals issued a decision Thursday that allows the Ohio High School Athletic Association to sanction Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Glenville ...
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Pigskin Pickers remain in tight race for season
Columns/Editorials
Pigskin Pickers remain in tight race for season
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 12, 2026
Managing editor Chad Williamson posted the best week of the Pigskin Pickers. There were several AP Top 25 games that proved to be interesting or disastrous, depending on your point of view. Williamson...
RODERICK E. YOCOM
Obituaries
RODERICK E. YOCOM
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 12, 2026
Roderick E. Yocom, 87, of Woodstock, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Roderick was born on October 11, 1939, in Urbana,...
Never too early
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Never too early
By Michael Williamson 
November 12, 2026
Some say decorating for Christmas in November is premature. Not the residents of this home on East Sixth Street. Drivers passing by the house will notice a large array of holiday-themed inflatables as...
County eyes Honda CRA fees
Local News, News
The Union County Commissioners approved the creation of a community reinvestment area (CRA) district, shown above in blue, on the west side of the county. The area will encompass the newly announced Honda plant and allow for future tax abatement requests in this part of Allen and Liberty townships. (Graphic submitted)
County eyes Honda CRA fees
Commissioner wants to cover costs of running abatement district
By Michael Williamson 
November 12, 2026
One Union County Commissioner is looking to make sure the county receives administrative fees associated with a new community reinvestment area (CRA) being established for Honda’s planned manufacturin...
Man accused of pulling gun at bar before crash
Court News, Local News, News
Man accused of pulling gun at bar before crash
By Kyle Meddles 
November 12, 2026
A Marysville man has been charged after allegedly drawing a loaded firearm at a local bar and then crashing his car on Halloween night. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Phoenix Blaiz Brey, 26,...