North Union Wildcats lose Homecoming heartbreaker on Urbana’s late TD
Sports
North Union’s Dom Hainline (3) picks up yardage during the Homecoming game against Urbana. NU fell, 34-33. (Photo submitted)
Bob Putman 
September 19, 2026
North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar did not have a lot of words after Friday night’s Homecoming game against Urbana. “There are not a lot of w...
QB spot may be in flux when Triad Cardinals host Cedarville football squad
Sports
Triad linebacker Duncan Funderburgh (45) brings down a Springfield Catholic Central ball carrier in this file photo. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Collin Organ (33). Triad will host Cedarville this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Tim Miller 
September 18, 2026
For the second consecutive year, Triad’s football team is facing the prospect of being without its top quarterback for an extended amount of time. It’...
UCHD monitors measles cases across Ohio
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
September 18, 2026
With measles outbreaks occurring across the U.S., including neighboring states like Pennsylvania, the Union County Health Department (UCHD) is pushing out information about the virus and keeping a clo...
Students to get voice at Marysville board meetings
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 17, 2026
Marysville students could soon have a regular voice at Board of Education meetings through a new policy establishing student participation in the district’s governance process. The Marysville Exempted...
Demolition could spur Town Run reroute
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
The map above shows two potential future alignments for Town Run through Uptown Marysville. The green line shows the waterway’s existing route, while the blue and red lines show alternatives that would move portions of Town Run from beneath private properties and place more of the waterway beneath city streets. City officials said the potential rerouting is part of a larger effort to address Town Run as it winds through the city. (Photo submitted)
By Chad Williamson 
September 17, 2026
The planned demolition of the former Goodwill building on South Main Street could be about more than removing a deteriorating structure from Uptown Marysville. The removal of the building could be the...
Report cards released, Marysville slips
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Other area districts hold steady
By Kyle Meddles 
September 16, 2026
Most area school districts held steady on the latest Ohio School Report Cards, but Marysville was the exception, slipping by half a star in the state’s overall rating. Five of the six area districts r...
Milling about
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By Kevin Behrens 
September 16, 2026
Crews perform milling work at the intersection of Seventh and Buckeye streets as part of the City of Marysville’s 2026 paving program. City officials said crews are beginning the paving project in the...
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Students gather around the Scotts Miracle-Gro display during the 2025 Crafted in Union County event at Marysville High School. The annual Manufacturing Month program gives students from around Union County an opportunity to learn about local manufacturers, the products they make and potential career opportunities close to home. This year’s event is scheduled for Oct. 29 at Marysville High School, with more than 800 students expected to participate. (Photo submitted)
By Chad Williamson 
September 16, 2026
Local officials want students to know they don’t necessarily have to leave the area to find a career. Organizers hope to have more than 800 students participate in this year’s Crafted in Union County ...
Japanese investment has deep local roots
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Chad Williamson 
September 16, 2026
A recent international business conference in Indianapolis highlighted a relationship Union County economic development officials say is particularly visible close to home. Union County Economic Devel...
Fire hits joint-rec ball facility
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The fire originated inside of the maintenance side of the multi-use building at the baseball fields at the Union County Joint Recreation Facility. Pictured above is a look inside the maintenance area after the fire, including the John Deere Gator that was damaged by the heat. (Photo submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
September 16, 2026
The Marysville Fire Department quickly responded to a fire at the concessions and maintenance building for the ball diamonds on County Home Road Monday. Fire Chief Nathan Burns said a coach with some ...
Open Doors offers look at county history
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 15, 2026
Union County residents will have several opportunities to get a look behind the scenes at local historic sites this week as part of the statewide Ohio Open Doors program. Union County is participating...
Foam schooling
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By Kevin Behrens 
September 15, 2026
Kim  Richardson, left, takes a picture of her granddaughter during Trinity Lutheran School’s recent back-to-school kickoff event, which included filling the playground with foam. (Journal-Tribune by K...
FHS teachers try on news shoes
Education, News
A big part of the newspaper shoes project was for students to present their creations to their teachers and ask them to try them on. Above, Fairbanks High School teacher Kaitlin Hawkey has a laugh as third-year engineering student Kalen Archer presents the newspaper shoes he made for her during class. Hawkey did successfully wear the shoes and even walked around in them for a short time as she began her lecture. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Engineering students turn J-T newspapers into wearable shoes
By Kyle Meddles 
September 15, 2026
For most people, yesterday's newspapers are thrown out in the recycling bin. For engineering students at Fairbanks, old copies of the Journal-Tribune were turned into shoes for their teachers’ feet. M...
State funds workforce housing around Ohio
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Franklin County project gets $1M
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 14, 2026
A Franklin County project will receive $1 million from the state to convert an existing office building into a mixed-use development as part of a statewide effort to create more workforce housing near...
Athens man charged after 13-mile pursuit
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Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
September 14, 2026
A man from Athens has been charged after allegedly swallowing narcotics and leading police on a 13-mile chase. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Matthew David Diamond, 41, of Athens, and charge...
Leftover funds from logjam discussed
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By Michael Williamson 
September 12, 2026
There is nearly $1 million left over from the Mill Creek logjam project and local officials are trying to figure out what to do with it. Totals for the project indicate it came in quite a bit under bu...
Former fire chief recalls events and impact of 9-11-01
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Marysville firefighters prepare to climb the three-story training tower at Decker Fire Station, taking 2,200 steps or the equivalent of the 110 stories of the Twin Towers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
By Michael Williamson 
September 12, 2026
It’s been 25 years since the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and the City of Marysville has proudly been marking the occasion for 23 of those years. That’s due in large part to the work of former fire chief,...
Riding in the rain
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By Michael Williamson 
September 12, 2026
A downpour didn’t stop penny farthing enthusiasts from participating in Plain City’s high wheel race Thursday evening. Despite the weather, onlookers and riders alike joined the old-time bicycle race ...
Corn Carnival royalty crowned
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By Michael Williamson 
September 11, 2026
Candidates for Plain City’s Corn Carnival court await the announcement of who will be crowned king and queen Wednesday during the festival’s opening ceremony. Levi Moran, pictured at left, was named k...
“It really was a bomb”
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FBI agents, firefighters, rescue workers and engineers work at the Pentagon crash site on Sept. 14, 2001, three days after a hijacked American Airlines flight slammed into the building on Sept. 11. (Photo submitted)
Area man recalls scene at Pentagon on 9/11
By Michael Williamson 
September 10, 2026
On Sept. 11, 2001, Union County, like much of the world, watched the events in New York City, Washington, D.C. and rural Pennsylvania unfold over national news broadcasts on television. Carl Ey, a res...
Fifth Street to reopen for weekend events
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By Michael Williamson 
September 10, 2026
Work has officially started on East Fifth Street in Marysville but a number of notable events are set to happen this weekend. Will the road work impact those events? City officials said no because the...
Dog swim held at city pool
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By Chad Williamson 
September 10, 2026
Dogs take to the water during the annual Marysville Dog Swim at the Marysville Municipal Pool on Sept. 8. The annual end-of-summer event gave local dogs a chance to swim and play in the pool before it...
Panthers win first game of season; Jonathan Alder remains unbeaten
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2026
A Fairbanks defense that intercepted four passes and limited the opponent to 150 yards of total offense led to the Panthers’ first victory of the 2026 football season. Fairbanks turned back Southeaste...
MHS coach sees positives despite loss to Upper Arlington
Sports
An Upper Arlington defender loses his helmet while pursuing MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer (25) on Friday. The Monarchs lost to the Golden Bears, 28-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Chad Williamson 
September 19, 2026
There’s not much difference in a 34-point loss and a 28-point setback on the scoreboard. There was, however, a world of difference in Marysville coach Mike Young’s reaction to the two margins. A week ...
Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty
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Triad’s Dawson Hess is hidden by the Cedarville receiver, but was still able to break up the pass. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Ty Botkins (6). Triad lost its Homecoming game, 28-27. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2026
“The guys fought hard and I’m proud of them.” Those were the first words out of the mouth of Triad head football coach Tim Melvin after the Cardinals’ 28-27 loss to Cedarville on Homecoming night. “Fo...
FHS spikers sweep SCC
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2026
A three-set sweep past Springfield Catholic Central kept Fairbanks’ volleyball record unblemished in the Ohio Heritage Conference. FHS improved to 7-2 overall and 6-0 in the OHC with a 25-4, 25-7, 25-...
Girls golfers from Union, Madison counties compete in annual tourney
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Marysville’s girls golf team shot a score of 184 during the Union-Madison counties invitational. Members of the Lady Monarch team are from left, Kaitlyn Stover, Kennedy Silcott, McKinley Samaniego, Addy Ross and Savannah Huntington. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2026
The girls golf teams from Union and Madison County high schools recently competed in the annual tournament at Locust Hills. The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks won the event with a team score of 173. Savan...
Alder, Lady Cats linksmen among best in circuit event
Sports
North Union’s girls golf team is pictured from left, front row, Bella Rensel, Gabby Lindsey, Lily Hall and Leah Bledsoe; second row, Lexi Golinghorst, Jadyn Gilley, Hannah Lidala, Delaney Workman and Miri Taylor; back row, head coach Mitchell Loomis, Macey Stiffler, Lanie Spencer and assistant coach Kelsie Price. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
September 18, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls golf team finished the season in first place of Central Buckeye Conference play, winning all 10 of its Kenton Trail Division matches. -- The girls golf team from Jonathan Alder ...
Jonathan Alder, North Union shine during CBC boys golf tourney, season
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Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity golf team are from left, front row, Rylan Cron, Parker McBride, Austin Meriweather and Eli Hecht; second row, Mitch Koester (head coach), Cam Barton, Ryan Sowers and Brandon Whitt (assistant coach). (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
September 18, 2026
Jonathan Alder had the top three individual placers on its way to winning the Kenton Trail Division in the Central Buckeye Conference boys golf tournament at Locust Hills Golf Course. The Pioneers fin...
Pioneers look to remain unbeaten with grid contest at Springfield Shawnee
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Trey Bentley (3) picks up yardage against North Union as NU’s Wyatt Arver (21) comes in for a tackle. The Pioneers (4-0) will play at Springfield Shawnee on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
The 2026 high school football regular season will reach its midway point on Friday with Jonathan Alder looking to remain unbeaten. The Pioneers will take their 4-0 record into a game at Springfield Sh...
Jon Alder VB team turns back long-time rival London
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
Arch-rival London is yet another team to fall victim to Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball squad. The Lady Pioneers improved to 11-0 overall and 5-0 in the Kenton Trail Division of the Central Buckey...
Injured Lady Monarch spikers drop three-set match to Dublin Jerome
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Marysville’s Giana Marchetti (2) sends the ball past Dublin Jerome blockers. MHS lost the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
An injury-depleted Marysville varsity volleyball team fought hard but ran out of steam during a three-set loss to Dublin Jerome on Tuesday. The Lady Celtics turned back MHS by scores of 25-20, 25-19, ...
Local grid players of week call offensive backfields their home
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
The offensive backfield is highlighted this week as the Journal-Tribune has named its top players from last Friday’s games. Colin Wimmers is Marysville’s player of the week. The senior running back le...
Soccer squads earn wins
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad edged Worthington Christian 2-1. The Panthers are 8-1-0 overall for the 2026 campaign. Ty Schroeder put both of FHS’ goals into the net. Kaylor Bowsher assisted on one of ...
Lady Cats kick way past Bellefontaine Chieftains
Sports
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2026
North Union picked up its first win of the season, defeating Bellefontaine 5-1 in Central Buckeye Conference girls soccer play on Monday at North Union. The Lady Cats are now 1-5 overall and 1-3 in th...
Monarch gridders will face big task against Upper Arlington
Sports
Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) picks up yardage while trying to elude a Hilliard Bradley defender. The Monarchs will host Upper Arlington on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
Marysville’s varsity football team returns home this Friday and faces a big task. The 2-2 Monarchs will host 3-1 Upper Arlington. The Golden Bears’ only loss so far this season has been to New Albany ...
NU spikers sweep Northmor
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North Union’s Avery Poling (7) prepares to send the ball over the net. The Lady Cats defeated Northmor in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2026
North Union bounced back from a tough loss on Saturday with a three-set volleyball victory over Northmor at North Union. The Lady Cats were swept by Fairbanks on Saturday, but started strong in their ...
Despite winless record, FHS gridders continue to improve
Sports
The ball comes up a little short of Fairbanks receiver Collin Bailey (4) during a game against Indian Lake. The Panthers will play at Southeastern on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
The record may not reflect it, but Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll is seeing gradual improvement in his team. The Panthers slipped to 0-4 with a 21-14 loss to Greeneview (3-1) last week. T...
Lady Panther spikers top NU
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 15, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball squad swept North Union in three sets on Saturday. FHS won by scores of 25-17, 25-15, 25-19. Liviann Maine led the Lady Panthers with 14 kills, while Sydney Nicol added eight. Le...
Golfers compete in matches
Sports
By Bob Putman 
September 15, 2026
North Union finished tied for fourth on Saturday in the Shawnee David Christoff Memorial Invitational at Reid Park Golf Course, The Wildcats had a team score of 332. Ethan Monroe led the way, finishin...
Benjamin Logan crushes Bellefontaine; Greenon downs Triad Cardinals
Sports
Triad’s Ty Botkins (6) picks up yardage on this play against Greenon. The Cardinals lost the game, 41-7. (Submitted photo)
Area grid report
By Tim Miller 
September 15, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s varsity football team evened its record at 2-2 by blasting Bellefontaine (1-3) 45-0 on Friday. The Raiders took a 6-0 margin in the first quarter on field goals of 38 and 45 yards by ...