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Allen says goodbye
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Allen says goodbye
Chad Williamson 
May 16, 2025
Retiring Marysville Superintendent Diane Allen, left, wipes tears from her eyes after delivering comments at her final regular school board meeting Th...
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Improved county airport security measures discussed
News
Improved county airport security measures discussed
Kyle Meddles 
May 16, 2025
Officials at the Union County Airport discussed increasing security measures at the airport after a growing number of people have been found loitering...
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JA netters advance in tourney
Sports
JA netters advance in tourney
Tim Miller 
May 16, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team qualified a singles player and a doubles team to the Division II district tournament. The sectional tournament was h...
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What a mess!
Sports
Wednesday’s rain forced the postponement of Jonathan Alder’s tournament softball game against Columbus Independence. A number of workers, such as Jeff Simmons (above) tried to get the Alder diamond in shape for the contest, but the muddy conditions prohibited the game. The contest was rescheduled for Thursday evening, after the Journal-Tribune’s Friday deadline. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
What a mess!
Tim Miller 
May 16, 2025
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North Union softball squad beats higher-seeded Fredericktown during D-V tournament opener
Sports
North Union’s Rylee Fox is surrounded by her teammates after hitting a grand slam on Wednesday in Division V softball tournament play at Fredericktown. The Lady Cats defeated the Freddies 5-2. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Pittman)
North Union softball squad beats higher-seeded Fredericktown during D-V tournament opener
Bob Putman 
May 16, 2025
It will go without much contradiction that when it comes time for post-season play in any sport, it is a time for teams to get a reset of their season...
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N. Union athletes successful during CBC Mad River meet
Sports
North Union’s Lauren Hall competes with the 4x800-meter relay team during a home meet earlier this season. Hall and three other members of the relay crew placed first in the event during the Central Buckeye Conference Championships. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
N. Union athletes successful during CBC Mad River meet
Aleksei Pavloff 
May 16, 2025
North Union’s track and field teams saw success in the conference prelims earlier this week. Several Wildcats not only captured first place, but also ...
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Local News
Allen says goodbye
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Allen says goodbye
By Chad Williamson 
May 16, 2025
Retiring Marysville Superintendent Diane Allen, left, wipes tears from her eyes after delivering comments at her final regular school board meeting Thursday. Shown giving her a standing ovation are, f...
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Improved county airport security measures discussed
News
Improved county airport security measures discussed
By Kyle Meddles 
May 16, 2025
Officials at the Union County Airport discussed increasing security measures at the airport after a growing number of people have been found loitering on the premises. SkyVista Aviation Co-owner Steve...
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Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony set for Saturday
News
Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony set for Saturday
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 16, 2025
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ––– What began as a vision of retired Sheriff John Overly, became a reality in May 2005 under retired Sheriff...
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Bee leavin’
News
Bee leavin’
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 15, 2025
Jim Culbertson of Marysville helps remove a swarm of bees from behind the Hope Center on Court Street recently. Culbertson said he picked up beekeeping as a hobby in retirement. (Journal-Tribune photo...
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Marysville names top scholars for class of 2025
Education, News
Marysville names top scholars for class of 2025
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 14, 2025
As Marysville prepares for Saturday’s graduation ceremony, the school district recently released information on its top scholars for the class of 2025. Valedictorians Marysville High School Christine ...
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Crash ends with vehicle on sidewalk
News
Crash ends with vehicle on sidewalk
By Chad Williamson 
May 14, 2025
A Marysville Police Officer looks over the scene of a crash on West Fourth Street at around 9 p.m. Monday night. According to reports, the driver of the vehicle, Sarissa Moore, lost control and struck...
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Richwood continues to investigate backflow compliance program
News
Richwood continues to investigate backflow compliance program
By Kyle Meddles 
May 14, 2025
Richwood council further discussed backflow compliance and which related software to purchase. At the regular meeting of village council on Monday, water and sewer operator Eric Kincaid stepped in for...
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U.C. investments earn $1.5M in Q1
News
U.C. investments earn $1.5M in Q1
By Michael Williamson 
May 14, 2025
Union County’s investment income is still solid after receiving a slight bump this quarter compared to the same time last year. Treasurer Andy Smarra told the county commissioners recently that, overa...
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Paper wait
News
Paper wait
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 13, 2025
Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for Boston’s restaurant in Marysville. As patrons waited for tables Sunday, many, like those pictured above, picked up a Journal-Tribune to read as they pas...
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CDBG money could be history
News
CDBG money could be history
Funds for grant program do not appear in 2026 federal budget
By Michael Williamson 
May 12, 2025
The villages of Milford Center and Richwood got the green light to apply for infrastructure funding this year but funding may not be available next year. Thomas Perry with Community Development Consul...
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Car burns up
News
Car burns up
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 12, 2025
Emergency crews responded to a car fire near the VFW on Industrial Parkway around 9 p.m., Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
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Master Gardener Scholarship awarded
Education, News
Master Gardener Scholarship awarded
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 12, 2025
Emma Hamilton, center, is presented with the 15th annual Union County Master Gardener $2,000 scholarship award at the recent Marysville High School Scholarship & Awards Program by Audrey Kise, right, ...
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Jerome makes addition to cemetery
News, Plain City News
Jerome makes addition to cemetery
By Kyle Meddles 
May 12, 2025
Jerome went shopping for township improvements – purchasing some while adding another to its cart. At the recent meeting of the trustees last week, members voted to approve the purchase of a columbari...
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Plain City Public Library struck in crash
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Plain City Public Library struck in crash
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 10, 2025
Plain City police were dispatched to the Plain City Public Library at 10:49 a.m., Friday, for a vehicle that struck the side of the building. Sergeant Tharon Prather with the Plain City Police Departm...
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Union County goes Hollywood
Local News, News
A clapboard, used on film sets to mark scenes and sync sound and picture, shows the name of a feature film being shot in Logan county. The image was posted on one of writer and director Adam Meeks’ social media accounts in April. Union County, which tells the story of a young man going through a drug court program, is a full-length version of a short film of the same name, which Meeks shot here five years ago. (Photo submitted)
Union County goes Hollywood
Film about area drug court stars Will Poulter
By Michael Williamson 
May 9, 2025
Union County is about to become a marquee name. Literally. Filmmakers are currently in neighboring Logan County shooting a feature film called, oddly enough, Union County , a story about a recovering ...
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Jerome, county discuss expense sharing for roundabout
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Jerome, county discuss expense sharing for roundabout
By Kyle Meddles 
May 9, 2025
The Union County Engineer’s Office proposed a cost-sharing plan to Jerome Township for maintenance costs at the Mitchell-Dewitt roundabout. At the regular meeting of the trustees on Wednesday, Townshi...
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Light Ohio Blue parade travels through Plain City
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Light Ohio Blue parade travels through Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
May 9, 2025
A line of law enforcement vehicles make their way through Plain City Wednesday night with lights flashing and sirens wailing. The parade was part of Light Ohio Blue, a statewide campaign to honor law ...
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Man who fled from cops on the run again
Court News, News
Man who fled from cops on the run again
By Kyle Meddles 
May 8, 2025
A Columbus man who previously pled guilty to fleeing from law enforcement has now been indicted for fleeing his prison sentence. Amir Hassaun Cotner, 27, of Columbus, is currently at large after alleg...
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JA levy turned down by 33 votes
Education, News, Plain City News
JA levy turned down by 33 votes
By Michael Williamson 
May 8, 2025
The bond issue for Jonathan Alder Local Schools appears to have been defeated by a thin margin. Unofficial results from Tuesday’s election show vote totals between Union and Madison counties within 33...
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Triad, Richwood voters approve tax measures
Local News, News
Triad, Richwood voters approve tax measures
By Kyle Meddles 
May 7, 2025
The Triad Local School District saw its proposed income tax pass at the polls, as all three counties appeared to vote in support of the tax, according to unofficial reports from the boards of election...
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JA netters advance in tourney
Sports
JA netters advance in tourney
By Tim Miller 
May 16, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team qualified a singles player and a doubles team to the Division II district tournament. The sectional tournament was held Wednesday at Columbus Academy. Gideon Sullivan...
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Monarchs host opening night of 2025 OCC Cardinal Division track and field competition
Sports
In the top photo, Marysville’s Audrey Spooner goes over the high jump bar. She was the girls’ runner-up for the OCC Cardinal Division. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Monarchs host opening night of 2025 OCC Cardinal Division track and field competition
By Tim Miller 
May 16, 2025
Marysville High School played host to the opening night of the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division track and field meet on Wednesday. Field event finals were held, along with prelims in several ...
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North Union earns unusual diamond win over Kenton Wildcats
Sports
North Union earns unusual diamond win over Kenton Wildcats
By Bob Putman 
May 15, 2025
Not your ordinary baseball game is probably the best way to describe it. The “it” would be Tuesday’s non-league contest between Kenton and North Union on the NU diamond. There was a seven-run first in...
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Too many free bases lead to West Liberty’s baseball triumph over Fairbanks Panthers
Sports
Fairbanks third baseman Nolan Baker (30) looks back to the umpire for a favorable call as he applies the tag to a West Liberty-Salem base runner. Baker’s stretch paid off as an out was called. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Too many free bases lead to West Liberty’s baseball triumph over Fairbanks Panthers
By Tim Miller 
May 15, 2025
It’s been said that nothing in life is free. That, however, doesn’t always apply in baseball. Fairbanks surrendered way too many “freebies” during Tuesday’s 13-2 loss to West Liberty-Salem. “We gave u...
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Third inning sparks Lady Monarchs to win over state-ranked Teays Valley
Sports
Marysville’s Lauren Mobley follows through on her swing. Mobley drove in two runs during a 7-3 victory over Teays Valley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Third inning sparks Lady Monarchs to win over state-ranked Teays Valley
By Tim Miller 
May 15, 2025
A six-run third inning lifted Marysville’s girls softball squad to a 7-3 victory over Teays Valley on Tuesday. The Lady Monarchs upped their record to 17-6-1 with the triumph over the Vikings, who fin...
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Marysville girls lacrosse team tops Westerville North in playoff match
Sports
Marysville’s Faythe Willis (3) takes a shot amid a heavy Westerville North defense during the second half. The junior Lady Monarch accounted for four goals in the team’s playoff win over the Warriors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Marysville girls lacrosse team tops Westerville North in playoff match
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 15, 2025
Marysville’s girls lacrosse team hosted its first-ever playoff game in dominant fashion Tuesday evening. It was a prosperous time all around with the ninth-seeded Lady Monarchs advancing in the Divisi...
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NU Wildcats drop contest to Chieftains
Sports
North Union’s Miles Marlette (4) connects on an opposing pitch during a regular season game against Jonathan Alder. The Wildcat recorded an RBI and two hits in the team’s recent loss to Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
NU Wildcats drop contest to Chieftains
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 14, 2025
North Union’s baseball team suffered a recent 5-1 loss at Bellefontaine. The Wildcats grabbed an early lead in the top of the first inning. With one out on the board, starting Bellefontaine pitcher Sp...
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Monarch position open until May 23
Sports
Monarch position open until May 23
By Tim Miller 
May 14, 2025
The process continues in Marysville High School’s search for a new athletic director. The position recently began open when Joey Day stepped down to become the new athletic director at Wooster High Sc...
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Fairbanks AD search down to three finalists
Sports
The three finalists for the Fairbanks athletic director position, from left to right, are Grey Huston, Chris Reese and Zach Dennis. (Photos submitted)
Fairbanks AD search down to three finalists
By Tim Miller 
May 14, 2025
There is the possibility that Fairbanks High School will have a new athletic director very soon. At least that’s the hope of superintendent Adham Schirg. “We’re hoping we can hire the new athletic dir...
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Marysville to host OCC Cardinal meet
Sports
Marysville to host OCC Cardinal meet
By Tim Miller 
May 14, 2025
Marysville’s Macie Barta (right) sprints toward a first-place finish in the girls 100-meter dash, while Tucker Heminger (left) leaps for a fourth-place finish in the high jump during a recent meet. Th...
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Jonathan Alder drops first baseball game; Fairbankfs falls at West Liberty
Sports
Liam Rhea of Fairbanks puts the ball in play. Rhea tallied one hit during a loss at West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder drops first baseball game; Fairbankfs falls at West Liberty
By Tim Miller 
May 14, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s first baseball loss of the 2025 season came at the hands of Defiance. The Pioneers (19-1) dropped a 3-1 verdict during a game that was played in Lancaster over the weekend. The contes...
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Pioneers earn top seed for Division IV baseball tourney
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Mason Peterscheim delivers a pitch for Jonathan Alder. The Pioneers are the No. 1 seed for the upcoming Division IV district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Pioneers earn top seed for Division IV baseball tourney
By Bob Putman 
May 13, 2025
Jonathan Alder received top billing for the Central District Division IV baseball tournament following voting on Sunday by the coaches. The Pioneers (19-1 after Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Defiance), who a...
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Jonathan Alder softball team tops NU
Sports
North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (left) attempts to reel in a throw from first base while Jonathan Alder’s Ava Schellhammer slides into second base during the top of the sixth inning. Schellhammer was safe on the play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder softball team tops NU
By Bob Putman 
May 13, 2025
It has been a season of learning and growing for the Jonathan Alder softball team. That has pretty much been the story from the moment the Lady Pioneers held their first practice. They got off to a sl...
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Lady Monarchs split weekend twinbill
Sports
Marysville’s Brie Jennings rips a hit in this file photo. The Lady Monarchs split two games at Mount Vernon over the weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarchs split weekend twinbill
By Tim Miller 
May 13, 2025
The Lady Monarch softball team split a doubleheader on the road Saturday afternoon. Marysville traveled to Mt. Vernon to play Mansfield Madison and the host Yellow Jackets. MHS scored a 5-2 verdict ov...
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NU athlete shines at WLS invitational
Sports
Gabby Lindsey of North Union flies through the air in the long jump pit. Lindsey won two individual races, competed on a championship relay team and placed second in the long jump at the West Liberty-Salem Invitational. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
NU athlete shines at WLS invitational
By Bob Putman 
May 12, 2025
North Union’s Gabby Lindsey won two individual titles and was part of a winning relay team on Friday at the West Liberty-Salem Invitational. Lindsey won the 400 in the time of 59.04 seconds and later ...
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Monarch baseball team falls on run-rule to Olentangy Berlin
Sports
Marysville first baseman James Hackworth, right, anticipates a possible pickoff attempt Friday evening against Olentangy Berlin. The Monarchs fell 10-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Monarch baseball team falls on run-rule to Olentangy Berlin
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 12, 2025
Marysville’s varsity baseball team suffered a 10-0 loss to Olentangy Berlin during its second-to-last divisional matchup on Friday. The final score put the Monarchs at 12-9 overall and 6-8 in the Ohio...
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Lady Monarch softball team earns walk-off triumph over Columbus Bishop Watterson
Sports
Sienna Hutchins of MHS drives in the game-winning run against Columbus Bishop Watterson Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarch softball team earns walk-off triumph over Columbus Bishop Watterson
By Tim Miller 
May 12, 2025
If there was a team that really needed a victory Friday evening, it was the softball squad from Marysville High School. Coming off a 10-day break, the Lady Monarchs struggled during Thursday’s 8-1 los...
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Triad’s Mitchell will continue mat career in college
Sports
Triad’s Awsom Mitchell signs to wrestle at Reinhardt University. The school held a signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon with coaches, friends and family present. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Triad’s Mitchell will continue mat career in college
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 10, 2025
College wrestling was not the idea Awsom Mitchell had in mind when stepping onto the mat each season. But after he qualified for his first state tournament, that changed. Mitchell will continue his ma...
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MHS senior Mize signs to wrestle at The Ohio State University
Sports
Marysville’s Carson Mize dons an Ohio State singlet during his visit to the program earlier this year. The senior signed with the Buckeyes Thursday afternoon. (Photo submitted)
MHS senior Mize signs to wrestle at The Ohio State University
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 10, 2025
A change in trajectory landed a local wrestling standout closer to home. At one time, Carson Mize was committed to Cleveland State University’s wrestling program. But after the school announced it was...
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Alder netters turn in conference win
Sports
Alder netters turn in conference win
By Tim Miller 
May 10, 2025
A 4-1 victory over Urbana raised Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis record to 9-7. The Pioneers won all three singles matches. Gideon Sullivan turned back Spriggs 6-0, 6-1, Noah Hess downed Astacran 6-1, 6-...
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