Court News, News
April 24, 2025
A Marysville man is facing as many as 16 years in prison for charges of possession and trafficking of up to 150 grams of methamphetamine. The Union Co...
Education, News
Fairbanks plans to work on some facility upgrades this summer including updates to the district’s athletic fields. This rendering shows some of the planned changes to the north and east sides of campus, including the planned access road and the return of the softball field, shown here in the top right. (Photo submitted)
April 24, 2025
As the 2024-2025 school year winds down, the Fairbanks school district is looking ahead to its major facilities overhaul that is well underway. Board ...
Sports
Jenna Dee of Fairbanks sends the ball in the air during a game from earlier this season. The Lady Panthers clubbed Northeastern on Tuesday and remained unbeaten in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 16-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
April 24, 2025
Jenna Dee smacked a home run and drove in four runs as Fairbanks’ softball team toppled Northeastern 16-0. Dee, Anna Dulle and Macy Kise each finished...
Sports
Marysville’s Hunter Sheldon (5) gets sandwiched in between two Thomas Worthington defenders during the first half of action. The Monarch attackman scored two goals in the team’s division loss to the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
April 24, 2025
Marysville’s boys lacrosse team suffered a 12-2 setback during a divisional matchup against Thomas Worthington. “We struggled on offense today, starti...
Sports
Fairbanks’ Ally Gearheart (left) is pictured competing during a race. Gearheart set three new school track records within a recent four-day period. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
April 24, 2025
Fairbanks High School senior Ally Gearheart has had record-setting track performances over the past few days. She broke three girls school records wit...
Sports
April 24, 2025
The boys tennis team from Jonathan Alder scored a 4-1 victory over Urbana. Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Spriggs (U) 6-0, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA)...
Court News, News
April 24, 2025
A Marysville man is facing as many as 16 years in prison for charges of possession and trafficking of up to 150 grams of methamphetamine. The Union County Grand Jury is indicting Jeffery Alan Altizer,...
Education, News
Fairbanks plans to work on some facility upgrades this summer including updates to the district’s athletic fields. This rendering shows some of the planned changes to the north and east sides of campus, including the planned access road and the return of the softball field, shown here in the top right. (Photo submitted)
April 24, 2025
As the 2024-2025 school year winds down, the Fairbanks school district is looking ahead to its major facilities overhaul that is well underway. Board of education member Derek Nicol said he is optimis...
Marysville City Council, News
April 23, 2025
As Marysville residents start to see some warmer weather enter the forecast, they may also see some street work projects starting to take shape. Crews are working on a few bigger projects, routine str...
Education, News
April 23, 2025
Triad’s board of education discussed its concerns with the state budget and what its situation may look like if the budget goes into effect. After the Career Technical Education (CTE) expansion grand ...
Education, News
April 23, 2025
Triad held a grand opening for its new Career Technical Education (CTE) wing on April 17, which brings new career pathways for students and a lecture space to use as an extension to its FFA class. The...
News
April 22, 2025
Marysville Fire crews are shown on top of the building housing Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, 104 N. Main St., Tuesday at about 9 a.m. The incident, which turned out to be a false alarm, also...
Education, News
April 22, 2025
The North Union School Board is rallying its members and other families in the community to speak up about the state budget amidst concerns in the reduction of the district’s reserve funds. During the...
News
A mobile crime processing unit from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is shown outside of 1482 Meadowlark Lane Monday after 27-year-old Micaiah Swindler called 911 to report he had murdered his father. Swindler is currently in the Tri-County Jail on a $1-million bond facing a charge of murder. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
In 911 call suspect says higher power told him to kill father
April 22, 2025
The suspect apprehended for a stabbing in Mill Valley has been charged with murder after telling dispatchers God told him to do it. On Monday, Marysville Police charged Micaiah Immanuel Swindler, 27, ...
News, Plain City News
April 21, 2025
Jerome Township continued discussion on its comprehensive plan – between the trustees and members of the community – but any conclusion will have to wait until May. Before the regular meeting of the b...
Marysville School Board, News
April 21, 2025
The Marysville School District gave out its Good Apple Awards recently. The awards are given annually to volunteers and organizations from each school who have made significant contributions to the sc...
News
Law enforcement officials gather outside a property on Meadowlark Lane following a report of a fatal stabbing at the residence at 12:34 p.m. Monday. The Marysville Police Division reported that one male was found deceased in the home and another male was taken into custody. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
April 21, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. A suspect is in custody after a report of a fatal stabbing on Meadowlark Lane in Mill Valley. At approximately 12:34 p.m. Monday, th...
News, Plain City News
The Amazon data center at 8565 Industrial Parkway, which is currently under construction in Jerome Township, suffered smoke damage after a fire occurred in an HVAC unit inside of the building. Officials are still investigating the cause and extent of the damage. Five injuries caused by smoke inhalation were reported and one individual was transported to OSU. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
April 17, 2025
The Amazon data center, currently under construction on Industrial Parkway, suffered smoke damage after the inside of an HVAC unit was on fire Thursday morning. Jerome Township Fire Chief Doug Stewart...
News
April 17, 2025
When people think of first responders, they often think of the people showing up to a scene with lights and sirens. They don’t always think of the 911 dispatchers who take those calls. Nate Coffield w...
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
The Marysville students pictured above were among about 40 who spent two hours Monday night at The Rock Church calling voters to generate support for the district operating levy on the May 6 ballot. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Young levy volunteers envision future if May measure fails
April 16, 2025
On a warm day earlier this week the sounds of teams competing at the Marysville High School athletic fields drifted a few hundred feet to a church that held a few dozen other students also focused on ...
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Ballot roundup
April 16, 2025
Jonathan Alder Local Schools will be on the ballot next month with a bond issue. The district will be asking residents to pass a 5.12-mill bond request for construction, which will total $70,625,000 t...
News
April 16, 2025
On May 6, Marysville residents will be asked to consider two amendments to the city’s charter. Changes were organized and proposed by the Supporting Marysville Amending Referendums TIFs (SMART) Coalit...
Local News, News, Society
April 16, 2025
Area churches invite the public to attend special Holy Week activities and Easter services across Union County. Beloved United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday service – April 17, 6 to 7 p.m., at Phar...
News
April 16, 2025
It was pretty chilly on Tuesday, but not cold enough to need a trashcan fire for warmth. First responders were able to quickly contain this small fire in front of Fiesta Grande on North Main Street. (...
News, Police Beat
Pair tried to open ATM at bank
April 15, 2025
Two Venezuelan men arrested in Richwood for attempting to crack an ATM are now facing deportation orders. Renny Moises Sojo-Delgado, 26, and Mario Nicolas Perez, 27, both out of Chicago, Illinois, wer...
Marysville City Council, News
April 15, 2025
The much discussed biomedical waste sterilization business was given the green light to proceed but not without some disagreement between Marysville City Council members. The board voted 4-3 to pass l...
Sports
Jenna Dee of Fairbanks sends the ball in the air during a game from earlier this season. The Lady Panthers clubbed Northeastern on Tuesday and remained unbeaten in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 16-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
April 24, 2025
Jenna Dee smacked a home run and drove in four runs as Fairbanks’ softball team toppled Northeastern 16-0. Dee, Anna Dulle and Macy Kise each finished the five-inning contest with three hits. Elizabet...
Sports
Angel-Christina Moss of Marysville clears a hurdle during the 100 meter event. The Lady Monarch claimed first place in the race and helped lead the team to a triangular meet victory over Westland and Central Crossing. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
April 24, 2025
Marysville’s girls and boys track and field squads opened the home portion of the 2025 season on Tuesday. The Monarchs hosted Central Crossing and Westland. The Lady Monarchs tallied 84 points to win ...
Sports
North Union’s Kale Keigley (17) slides into third base following a pass ball from Dublin Jerome’s catcher. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
April 24, 2025
North Union was in attack mode right from the beginning of its non-league home softball game against Dublin Jerome on Tuesday. Led by a four-hit performance from junior Kennedy Harrah, the Lady Cats (...
Sports
April 23, 2025
North Union’s baseball team fell short in two recent Central Buckeye Conference games. The Wildcats (1-12 overall and 0-8 in the Central Buckeye Conference) suffered losses to Urbana, 13-10, and Graha...
Sports
Fairbanks’ catcher Mason Rausch (middle) tries to swipe at Northeastern’s Meric Gilbert (left) as he slides into the plate. FHS starting pitcher Carson Reames (27) stands for insurance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
April 23, 2025
Fairbanks’ baseball team was on the cusp of winning until a late-game error allowed Northeastern to gain the upper hand. The visiting Jets took advantage of the fielding miscue in the top of the seven...
Sports
Fairbanks’ Macy Kise prepares to throw to the plate in this file photo. Kise tossed a no-hitter during a victory over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
April 23, 2025
Fairbanks senior Macy Kise pitched a no-hitter during an 8-0 victory over Northeastern on Monday. Kise struck out 11 batters and issued a trio of walks. Jenna Dee finished with three hits for FHS. Ann...
Sports
April 23, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team turned in a 4-1 verdict over Tecumseh. Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Petrae (T) 6-0, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) downed Augito (T) 6-3, 6-3; -Barnett (T) topped Shad...
Sports
April 23, 2025
Marysville High School’s boys and girls track and field teams competed in three recent meets. The boys placed 15th during the 22-team Stingel Invitational at Pickerington North High School. The Lady M...
Sports
The umpire signals the forceout as MHS second baseman Jillian Rausch prepares to relay the ball to first. MHS’ defense was solid during the win over Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
April 23, 2025
The Lady Monarchs of Marysville plated 12 runs in the home half of the first inning against Olentangy Monday evening. Things, however, got a little tight and MHS needed three runs in the home portion...
Sports
April 22, 2025
A total of five Marysville wrestlers competed during the USA Wrestling state qualifier over the weekend. The event was held at Wittenberg University. Berkley Behrens (138 pounds) posted a 3-1 record a...
Sports
Marysville’s Griffin Scheiderer beats the ball to second base and slides in safely with a steal during an 18-8 victory over Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
April 22, 2025
Marysville High School head baseball coach Nick Blake gave every indication that he had never seen anything like a recent home victory over Benjamin Logan. “That’s the most ‘grind ‘em out’ run-rule ga...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) and Troy Nicol (7) close in on John Glenn’s Joey Gormley (27) during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
April 22, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse team is riding a three-game win streak after securing a trio of recent wins. JA totaled 47 goals while allowing 13 in matchups against Licking Valley, Hilliard Bradley a...
Sports
Fairbanks’ Claire Meihls (1) slides safely into home in front of Jonathan Alder catcher Maggie McCoy Saturday night. The Lady Panthers won, 12-9, during the contest that was played under the lights at Pastime Park in Plain City. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
April 22, 2025
The numbers were both impressive and maybe a bit discouraging when the softball teams from Fairbanks and Jonathan Alder played in Plain City Saturday evening. The neighboring squads combined for 34 hi...
Sports
April 21, 2025
Olentangy Berlin edged Marysville’s boys tennis team 3-2 during a recent match. The turning point of the competition came when Marysville’s second doubles team had to retire due to injury. The match w...
Sports
April 21, 2025
Marysville’s varsity softball squad topped Pickerington Central 14-7 on Friday. The Lady Monarchs plated 10 runs during the first and second innings. Brie Jennings and Josie Bumgarner both tallied thr...
Sports
Marysville’s Lauren Mobley raps a base hit against Dublin Jerome. The Lady Monarchs clubbed the Celtics 16-0. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
April 21, 2025
A 10-run explosion during the visitors’ portion of the opening inning propelled Marysville’s softball squad to a run-rule triumph at Dublin Jerome. The 16-0 victory earned the Lady Monarchs their eigh...
Sports
North Union’s Ben Bonnell enters the final stretch of the boys 4x800 meter relay at the annual Virg Rankin Invitational at North Union High School. The Wildcats’ relay squad placed fourth with a time of 9:32.60. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
April 21, 2025
In what may have been a prelude into next month’s Central Buckeye Conference track championships, Jonathan Alder and North Union battled each other on Thursday during the North Union Virg Rankin Invit...
Sports
April 18, 2025
North Union lost a pair of games on Wednesday at Indian Lake. The Lady Cats collected 11 hits, but could not string enough of them together during a 6-3 loss to the Lakers. A two-run fourth inning by ...
Sports
Marysville’s Gavin Betts (left) collides with an opposing runner during the top of the sixth. Marysville’s defensive unit suffered one error during the team’s win over Thomas Worthington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
April 18, 2025
Just when Marysville’s baseball team thought the win was sealed, Thomas Worthington had something else to say. “I felt the boys came out a little soft at first, but we dialed it in and got the bats go...
Sports
In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Elizabeth Gregory delivers a base hit. In the photo to the right, Macy Pruitt of Jonathan Alder prepares to pitch to the plate. The FHS and Alder softball squads won games on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune file photos by Tim Miller)
April 18, 2025
Fairbanks’ softball team made short work of Cedarville during a contest on Wednesday. The Lady Panthers ran their overall record to 11-1 and their Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 8-0 with an 18-0 vic...
