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Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves

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Marysville’s Fran Ortiz Torres (11) bumps the ball skyward during the team’s most recent home game against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves

Aleksei Pavloff

September 15, 2025

Marysville’s volleyball program suffered a loss during its second conference match against Olentangy. The Lady Braves defeated the Lady Monarchs with ...

Lady Panthers bounce back; remain unbeaten with four-set victory over Cedarville Indians

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Avery Gallmeyer of Fairbanks (15) tips the ball back over the net against Cedarville. Also pictured for FHS is Gracie Boyer (10). The Lady Panthers won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panthers bounce back; remain unbeaten with four-set victory over Cedarville Indians

Tim Miller

September 15, 2025

Fairbanks volleyball coach Allison Gorton knew the recent match against Cedarville wasn’t going to be a walk in the park. “We know Cedarville is a goo...

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Monarch netters blank Thomas Worthington

Tim Miller

September 15, 2025

The Lady Monarch tennis team improved to 8-5 overall and 1-1 in the Ohio Capital Conference with a 5-0 victory over Thomas Worthington. Singles -Natal...

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JA, Cardinal volleyball squads earn victories

Tim Miller

September 15, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball team took down London in straight sets by scores of 25-14, 25-20, 20-11. The Lady Pioneers upped their overall rec...

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On April 17 earlier this year, the Jerome Township Fire Department responded to the Amazon data center at 8619 Industrial Parkway for a fire, where they experienced access issues, delays and multiple safety violations. Responders stayed on-scene for 36 hours alongside units from ten other fire departments. The fire resulted in five workers sustaining injuries and an estimated loss of $50 million in fire damages. (File photo)

Data sinners

Jerome Twp. data centers creating heartburn for fire department, little benefit

Kyle Meddles

September 13, 2025

In the lead up to a nine-month moratorium placed on data centers by the Jerome Township Trustees, the Jerome Township Fire Department has been putting...

Education, News, Plain City News

Alder may need modulars

Michael Williamson

September 13, 2025

It’s possible some Plain City Elementary School students could be in modular classrooms as early as next year. While nothing is set in stone, nor have...

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Death toll rises to six in area traffic fatalities

By From JT Staff Reports

September 12, 2025

The second driver in the Route 31 crash died this week, bringing traffic fatalities in some way associated with the area to six. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, officials received the ...

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Area remembers 9/11

By Chad Williamson

September 12, 2025

Local first responders and residents gathered Thursday morning at the fire station next to City Hall for a ceremony to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Above, the Marysville Fire Department Hono...

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Richwood man charged with allegedly trying to strangle girlfriend

By Kyle Meddles

September 11, 2025

A Richwood man has been charged after reportedly strangling his live-in girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Michael Vincent Harmon, 35, of 15 Beatty Ave., Richwood, and charged him wi...

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Historical flight group could help pay for hangar

By Kyle Meddles

September 11, 2025

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) wants to build a hangar at the Union County Airport to store more historic airplanes and use the space for events in the future. At the regular meeting of the airport...

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Second driver dies after Route 31 crash

By From JT Staff Reports

September 11, 2025

A second driver in the Route 31 crash has died. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, officials received notification Thursday from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office that Sofia B. Collazo...

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UCHD discusses programs at risk from federal cuts

"We don't know for sure which ones will be cancelled or removed, but they're currently at risk" - Health commissioner Jason Orcena

By Kyle Meddles

September 10, 2025

The Union County Health Department Board of Health discussed how to get ahead of the abrupt changes at the federal level that may impact grant opportunities and health department programs. At a specia...

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Residents generate buzz in Milford Center

By Michael Williamson

September 10, 2025

Another Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) effort could help Milford Center get a new coffee shop and potentially jumpstart some revitalization in the downtown. That is the hope at least of Thom...

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Chick-fil-A breaks dirt

By Michael Williamson

September 10, 2025

Crews move dirt on the future Chick-fil-A site off Delaware Avenue Wednesday afternoon ahead of the actual beginning of the construction phase. Marysville street department workers have also been work...

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UCSO bringing back air speed patrols

By Mike Williamson

September 10, 2025

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is ramping up its speed limit enforcement using a familiar approach. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday that his office is working with the ...

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Birds of pray

By Chad Williamson

September 10, 2025

Turkey vultures are shown on the peaks of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on West Fifth Street Tuesday morning. Dozens of the birds have taken to roosting on the church intermittently in recent we...

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Plain City Council approves seasonal closure of park

By Jack Christian

September 10, 2025

Pastime Park in Plain City is going to have a new schedule for campers. The village is planning a new seasonal closure at the park’s campground, with the entire facility shutting down for a three-mont...

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Donor picks up tab for Richwood signs

By Kyle Meddles

September 10, 2025

An anonymous donor will provide funding to go toward four new entrance signs for the village. At the regular Richwood council meeting on Monday, Mayor Scott Jerew said that he got an estimate from a m...

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Developer changes draw support from city council crowd

By Michael Williamson

September 10, 2025

Marysville City Council saw something a bit out of the ordinary this week: some support for a planned development. The board heard the second reading and public hearing Monday night for the proposed T...

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Vehicles involved in an early morning crash that left one driver dead sit at the edges of Route 31 near Miller Road Saturday. The driver of the 2009 Honda Civic was pronounced dead at the scene after a 2023 Jeep Renegade crossed the centerline and hit the vehicle head-on, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Jeep driver was taken by MedFlight to a Columbus-area trauma center. (Photos submitted)

One killed in Route 31 crash

By From JT Staff Reports

September 9, 2025

One driver is dead after a two-vehicle crash in northern Union County over the weekend. In the early hours of the morning Saturday, two vehicles traveling on Route 31 near Miller Road crashed in a hea...

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ECHS plans for aviation program next year

By Jack Christian

September 9, 2025

A new program is coming to the Marysville Early College High School (ECHS). ECHS Principal Scott Bennett confirmed a new aviation program is in the works and set to begin in the 2026-27 school year. T...

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At Adventure Trails campground near Bellefontaine

Local man drowns in pond

By From JT Staff Reports

September 8, 2025

The Marysville man who drowned over the weekend while on a camping trip in Bellefontaine has been identified. On Monday, Logan County Sheriff’s Office deputies identified the victim as Cody Johnson, 2...

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Area residents killed in Delaware County crash

By From JT Staff Reports

September 8, 2025

A total of four people, three of them locals, involved in a head-on collision near the Delaware County line on Friday have now been pronounced dead. Olivia Kroft, 19, of Marysville, along with her two...

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Disease strikes local deer population

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 6, 2025

The deer population within the state have been suffering from a disease outbreak. Thankfully, the disease is not transmittable to humans but numbers have steadily increased in Union County. The Ohio D...

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Millcreek Township helps fund purchase of tanker

By From JT Staff Reports

September 6, 2025

The Jerome Township Fire Department and trustees held a dedication ceremony at Millcreek Township to mark the recent acquisition of a 3,000-gallon tanker truck from Fouts Fire. Millcreek Township prov...

Court News, Local News, News

Investigation of thefts leads to woman living in storage unit

By Kyle Meddles

September 5, 2025

A woman from Florida was found to be living in a Marysville storage unit as the result of a police investigation into multiple thefts she allegedly committed in the area. The Union County Grand Jury h...

Sports

Marysville’s Fran Ortiz Torres (11) bumps the ball skyward during the team’s most recent home game against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 15, 2025

Marysville’s volleyball program suffered a loss during its second conference match against Olentangy. The Lady Braves defeated the Lady Monarchs with the margins of 25-17, 27-25, 11-25 and 28-26. “We ...

Sports

Lady Panthers bounce back; remain unbeaten with four-set victory over Cedarville Indians

By Tim Miller

September 15, 2025

Fairbanks volleyball coach Allison Gorton knew the recent match against Cedarville wasn’t going to be a walk in the park. “We know Cedarville is a good team,” said Gorton. “They are a big team.” The I...

Sports

Monarch netters blank Thomas Worthington

By Tim Miller

September 15, 2025

The Lady Monarch tennis team improved to 8-5 overall and 1-1 in the Ohio Capital Conference with a 5-0 victory over Thomas Worthington. Singles -Natalie Fair (M) topped Watson (TW) 6-3, 7-5; -Nyla Bau...

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Panthers drop game at Greeneview

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 13, 2025

A flat tire makes it hard to drive forward. That is how Fairbanks’ head football coach Dave Carroll felt prior to the game against Greeneview. The Panthers ultimately fell to the Rams 41-7 on Friday. ...

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George Hartman (21) of Triad returns a kickoff against Greenon. The Cardinals slipped to 0-4 with a 34-0 loss to the Knights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Greenon topples Triad Cardinals

By Tim Miller

September 13, 2025

Triad football coach Mike Braun saw something he liked Friday evening. “We were still in the game when the score was 6-0 and 12-0,” the Cardinal coach said. It was after those stages of the game that ...

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Marysville Keefer Stackhouse (15) hauls in a 31-yard pass reception against Hilliard Bradley. The Jaguars rolled to a 42-14 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarchs fall to Hilliard Bradley

By Chad Williamson

September 13, 2025

Football is a dirty game, but when it comes to execution, being clean is a must. Marysville’s execution on Friday was anything but clean as it derailed its offense with penalties, gifted Hilliard Brad...

Jonathan Alder Pioneers turn back Wildcats in local grid rivalry

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Jonathan Alder’s Vince Ranly (34) bats a pass from North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar (11) in the air and reels in the ball for an interception behind the line of scrimmage. The Pioneers later scored on their ensuing offensive drive. Jonathan Alder defeated the Wildcats 42-23. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder Pioneers turn back Wildcats in local grid rivalry

By Bob Putman

September 13, 2025

What Jonathan Alder was able to do during a two-minute span near the end of the first half of its football game at North Union did not clinch a victory. However, it did go a long way in making the Pio...

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Jonathan Alder spikers remain unbeaten in CBC

By Tim Miller

September 12, 2025

Another Central Buckeye Conference opponent went down to defeat at the hands of the Jonathan Alder volleyball squad. The Lady Pioneers upped their conference mark to 3-0 and their overall record to 9-...

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Maddi Sines of Fairbanks blasts one of her 16 kills during a three-set sweep over Springfield Catholic Central. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks volleyball team sweeps Irish

By Tim Miller

September 12, 2025

Maddi Sines blasted 16 kills and Livi Maine added 10 as Fairbanks’ volleyball team rolled past Springfield Catholic Central. The 25-2, 25-4, 25-9 verdict elevated the Lady Panthers’ overall record to ...

Monarch boys golfers place fifth during conference event

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Noah Koski of Marysville drives the ball during an OCC Cardinal Division match. The event was held at Darby Creek. (Photo submitted)

Monarch boys golfers place fifth during conference event

By Tim Miller

September 12, 2025

The fourth leg of the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division boys golf series was held at Darby Creek. Marysville’s team shot a 317 and placed fifth for their best OCC finish. Leading the way for t...

Cardinal gridders look to earn first victory of season during this evening’s home game against Greenon

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Triad’s Caleb Jordan (2) runs to the outskirts of Mount Gilead’s kick return unit during the team’s home opener earlier this season. The Cardinals are back on their home turf against Greenon tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Cardinal gridders look to earn first victory of season during this evening’s home game against Greenon

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 12, 2025

Triad’s football team hopes to get over the hump to claim its first win of the season. The Cardinals are back in familiar territory tonight, hosting Greenon (1-2). It is the first slate of Ohio Herita...

Pioneers hope to stay on course with contest at North Union

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Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) rushes past defenders while getting blocks downfield on a screen pass during last week’s home game against Bloom-Carroll. The Pioneers are set to travel to Richwood today to face North Union. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneers hope to stay on course with contest at North Union

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 12, 2025

Even when things are prosperous, those with high goals must stay on the track that got them there. That is what JA football coach Brett Glass preaches ahead of the Pioneers’ road matchup against North...

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Miller maintains slight lead in Pigskin Pickers race

September 11, 2025

The Pigskin Pickers race continues to be very tight entering the fourth week of the season. Sports editor Tim Miller finished with a 6-2 record last week and leads the pack with a 16-7 mark. Managing ...

NU will host JA in CBC cross-over battle

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North Union’s Griffin Osborne tries to elude a tackler. The Wildcats will host Jonathan Alder on Friday. (Photo submitted)

NU will host JA in CBC cross-over battle

By Bob Putman

September 11, 2025

There will be no resting on the end-of-the-game, game-winning drive the North Union football team was able to accomplish last week. The Wildcats downed Northmor 19-13 last Friday when Griffin Osborne ...

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Panther soccer team tops Tree Of Life

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2025

A 3-2 victory over Columbus Tree of Life lifted Fairbanks’ boys soccer record to 5-0-0. Alek Orders, Kaden Procuniar and Ty Schroeder each tallied a goal for the Panthers. Lady Monarchs fall Marysvill...

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Nyla Baumbarger of Marysville sends the ball back over the net. The Lady Monarchs shut out Dublin Scioto, 5-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS netters top Dublin Scioto

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2025

Marysville’s girls tennis squad upped its record to 7-5 by blanking Dublin Scioto 5-0. Singles -Natalie Fair (M) defeated Beveridge (DS) 6-0, 6-3; -Nyla Baumbarger (M) turned back Deol (DS) 6-0, 6-1; ...

Lady Panthers capture OHC golf tourney title

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Fairbanks’ girls golf team captured the Ohio Heritage Conference tournament championship. Members of the program are from left, front row, Nyla Greenbaum, Lilli Kelley, Lillian Peck, Christy Headings, Grace Parren and Savannah Blust; back row, head coach Kaylee Mitton, Camdyn Bartow, Sarah Beckhoff, Hailey Cramer, Adelyn Wisecup, Rylee Hotchkiss, Holiday Wright and assistant coach Kevin Morris. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Panthers capture OHC golf tourney title

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2025

Fairbanks’ girls golfers captured the 2025 Ohio Heritage Conference tournament championship. The Lady Panthers claimed top honors with a team score of 348. Southeastern was the runner-up with a 361, ...

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Journal-Tribune names football players of game

By Tim Miller

September 10, 2025

The 2025 high school football season has three weeks in the books. Jonathan Alder, to date, has posted the best team record of local schools at 3-0. Marysville and North Union have both won two of the...

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Caylee Althauser of Marysville reaches to return the ball over the net during a match against a Westerville South opponent. Althauser earned her first varsity singles match victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS netters top Westerville South

By Tim Miller

September 10, 2025

Marysville’s Caylee Althauser won the first varsity singles tennis match of her career against Westerville South. Althauser defeated Westerville South’s Keim by a 6-2, 6-1 count. That third singles co...

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CBC names top athletes

By Bob Putman

September 10, 2025

North Union’s Jaxon Jolliff and Jonathan Alder’s Ali Hayes were among the honorees for the Central Buckeye Conference’s August Athletes of the Month. -- JOLLIFF -- Jolliff, a senior on the Wildcats’ b...