The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway (also known as the "Big Four", a predecessor of the New York Central) had the east–west route connecting Indianapolis, Anderson and Muncie, Indiana with Sidney, Bellefontaine and Columbus, Ohio.

It is believed by some area residents that the town got its nickname "The Hub City" because the two railroads intersected near the Ohio and Indiana state line.

32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[13] UnionCityNow.com is a locally owned online media outlet that focuses on current events and news stories in the community.

The site also contains discussion forums focused on Union City history and local genealogy.

KISS TV is a local-access television station run by the school corporation.

It broadcasts on the local Time Warner Cable feed, as well as online.

WJYW 88.9 "Joy FM" broadcasts a Contemporary Christian music format.

[15] Mayor Chad E. Spence said in January 2021 that he supported the flag's design.