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August 31, 2026
Members of the Ohio Village Diamonds female baseball team took on the Redbirds, comprised of local athletes, in some 19th-century style baseball Satur...
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August 31, 2026
The City of Marysville is warning local businesses, residents and developers about a nationwide email scam targeting people involved in planning and z...
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A window inside Marysville’s Flock camera program shows all the fields police officers have to fill out when they search the system for vehicles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
August 29, 2026
Law enforcement agencies across the country say the Flock camera system is safe, secure and effective. An increasing number of news stories around the...
Court News, Local News, News
August 29, 2026
A Marysville father is suing Nationwide Children’s Hospital and one of its doctors for alleged negligence that led to the death of his 17-month-old da...
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Actor Will Poulter sips a coffee drink based on the brown sugar shaken espresso from Coffee Hall and Creamery in Marysville. In a video posted on Thursday to the Mystical Kitchen Youtube channel, Poulter praises the popular drink during an interview on the channel’s Last Meals show, hosted by Chef Josh Scherer. (Photo submitted)
August 29, 2026
Marysville and one of its locally owned businesses is once again getting recognition from the entertainment industry. The city, along with Coffee Hall...
Sports
Triad quarterback Blayk Thomas (5) looks for an open receiver against Pleasant. The Spartans beat the Cardinals, 51-14. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
August 29, 2026
The Triad varsity football team’s grit and tenacity was on full display at Don Kay Field during a tough 51-14 loss to the Marion-Pleasant Spartans on ...
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August 31, 2026
Members of the Ohio Village Diamonds female baseball team took on the Redbirds, comprised of local athletes, in some 19th-century style baseball Saturday at the North Lewisburg Park as part of the vil...
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August 31, 2026
The City of Marysville is warning local businesses, residents and developers about a nationwide email scam targeting people involved in planning and zoning applications. According to the city, cybercr...
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A window inside Marysville’s Flock camera program shows all the fields police officers have to fill out when they search the system for vehicles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
August 29, 2026
Law enforcement agencies across the country say the Flock camera system is safe, secure and effective. An increasing number of news stories around the state and country have also shown the license pla...
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Memorial Hospital held groundbreaking ceremonies for its new $56 million expanded emergency department on Thursday. Taking part in the ceremony were, from left to right, Dr. Michael Jordan, president of the Memorial medical staff, Union County Commissioner Tom McCarthy, Dr. Joel Ascher, emergency department medical director, Leigh Anne Germani, director of emergency department nursing, Memorial President and CEO Spence Fisher, Corry Mason, Memorial director of facilities, Mike Forejt, DesignGroup, Jason Brett, Messer Construction Company, Staci and Chip Hubbs, former president/CEO and major project donor, Ashley Boyer, chief nursing officer and Doug Loudenslager, chairman of the Memorial Health Board of Trustees. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
$56-million expansion should have 18-month construction window
August 28, 2026
Memorial Health broke ground Thursday on a $56 million expansion and modernization of its emergency department, a project hospital officials say is needed to keep pace with Union County’s growing popu...
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August 27, 2026
West Mansfield resident Kamryn Gilmore poses with a computer displaying a banner honoring her grandfather, Richard Pettit, as part of a new program honoring veterans throughout the village. Gilmore pl...
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Union County Sheriff’s Office staff pose with officials from the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program as well as other agencies earlier this week. The sheriff’s office earned accreditation through the program, which establishes standards for many aspects of law enforcement operations. Pictured from left are Ed Burkhammer, Ronnie Dunn, Mark Piepmeier, Nicole Dehner, Barb Sattler with UCSO, Lt. Chad Lee with UCSO, Sheriff Mike Justice, Lori Barreras, Robin Engle, Bruce Pijanowski, Melissa Schiffle, Natasha Lorenz and Anthony Johnson. (Photo submitted)
August 27, 2026
The Union County Sheriff’s Office has earned accreditation through the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. On Tuesday, the office announced it had received the notice, recognizin...
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Resident asks city to consider emergency vehicles in design
August 27, 2026
Plans for the East Fifth Street project look good, but how will emergency vehicles navigate the roadway once medians are installed? That was the question Andrew Jones, an East Fifth Street resident, h...
Court News, Local News, News
August 27, 2026
A woman from Marion allegedly led local law enforcement on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Juanita Yvonne Faircloth, 44, whose court-listed address is in Marion...
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
August 26, 2026
As Flock cameras continue to dominate the conversation, locally and nationally, one Marysville resident is asking city officials to stop using them altogether. Acorn Lane resident Mark Harris asked ci...
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August 26, 2026
Residents at Heritage Senior Living in Marysville sewed a 12×5-foot quilt with exactly 250 squares for America’s 250th birthday, which was recently hung up for display at the facility. -- Pictured abo...
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Students and families gather near a school bus during Marysville Schools' First Time Rider event earlier this month at IMPACT Stadium. The event gives children who are new to bus transportation a chance to take a short ride, learn about bus safety and meet their driver before the first day of school. (Photo submitted)
A variety of activities help calm the first-day jitters at Marysville
August 25, 2026
For students, the first day of school can mean a new building, a new bus, a locker combination that won’t cooperate or simply a hallway filled with unfamiliar faces. Marysville school officials are tr...
Local News, News
August 25, 2026
Despite local growth and the continual increase in caseload year-to-year, the Union County Public Defender said the county’s current system still works better than establishing a public defender’s off...
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Is largest class ever; district bucks statewide enrollment trends
August 22, 2026
Marysville Schools is beginning the new school year with more students than it had last year and dozens more could still be on the way. The district continues to see its student population buck a stat...
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August 22, 2026
As Jerome Township moves forward with plans to renovate the township hall, a pair of residents voiced their distaste in the decision to spend up to $2.1 million on the project. “By choosing to spend m...
Education, News
August 22, 2026
Financial projections indicate that Triad will begin deficit spending in fiscal year 2027 (FY27). At the most recent Triad Board of Education meeting, members approved the financial forecast presented...
News
August 21, 2026
Gov. Mike DeWine is asking federal officials to speed up damage assessments in Ohio as repeated storms continue to impact communities across the state. DeWine announced that he has asked the Federal E...
Local News, News
August 21, 2026
The All Ohio Balloon Festival will celebrate its golden anniversary this weekend, bringing hot air balloons, live music and family activities back to the Union County Airport. The festival, which bega...
Local News, News
August 20, 2026
Several organizations participated in the Innovation Showcase during Ohio’s Future of Mobility Conference at the Automotive and Mobility Innovation Center (AMIC) in Marysville on Wednesday. Pictured a...
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Grand jury indictments
August 20, 2026
A man has been charged for allegedly hitting his pregnant girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury indicted Tiffonte Rishard Bozeman, 23, whose court-listed address is the Tri-County Regional Jail, wit...
Education, Local News, News
August 19, 2026
Seniors at Marysville Early College High School were out painting their parking spaces during a brief break from the summer showers on Tuesday. Above, Audrey Eddleman (blue shirt) and Ethan Keifer (pu...
Sports
Fairbanks receiver Collin Bailey (4) is tackled after a gain against Indian Lake. Bailey tallied FHS’ lone touchdown during a 40-7 loss to the Lakers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 29, 2026
There may not have been any high school football team in the state of Ohio that had a tougher beginning to the season than Fairbanks. Coming on the heels of a loss to 2025 Division VI state runner-up ...
Sports
North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) picks up yardage in this file photo. Hajjar helped lead the Wildcats past Waynesfield-Goshen on Friday. (Photo submitted)
August 29, 2026
For the second week in a row, the North Union football team was able to feel the support of its home fans. In response, the Wildcats, for the second straight week, gave them an impressive performance....
Sports
Jonathan Alder running back Christian Amann (2) picks up yardage in this file photo. Amann rushed for more than 200 yards during a 36-12 victory at Columbus Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 29, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s football team turned a 21-6 halftime advantage into a 36-12 victory at Columbus Academy Friday evening. It was the first time on the road for the Pioneers this season. Jonathan Alder ...
Sports
Colin Wimmers (2) of Marysville is upended by a KIPP Columbus defender after picking up yardage Friday evening. Wimmers rushed for 216 yards as the Monarchs won, 35-21. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
August 29, 2026
The pieces of Marysville’s new offense started to come together Friday night. For seniors Evan Beany and Colin Wimmers, it might have been something of a coming-out party. After struggling to consiste...
Sports
Sydney Nicol, left, and Liviann Maine of Fairbanks contest the ball at the net in this file photo. Nicol and Maine helped FHS beat West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 28, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball squad evened its record at 1-1 with a 25-13, 25-11, 25-12 verdict over West Jefferson. Stephenie Headings was perfect on 24 serves, including six aces. Rylynn Rausch was 13-of-14...
Sports
August 28, 2026
Kaden Procuniar and Ty Schroeder both scored two goals during Fairbanks’ 5-0 shutout over West Liberty-Salem in boys soccer action. The Panthers improved to 2-0-0 with the victory. Quinn Vicari added ...
Sports
August 28, 2026
The next page of 2026 high school football season will have a little more mystery than usual for North Union. Following an impressive 49-7 home win last Friday over Marion Pleasant, a team well known ...
Sports
Carson Shope of Fairbanks is upended by Mechanicsburg defenders in this file photo. The Panthers will host Indian Lake this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 28, 2026
It could very well be a case of going from the frying pan into the fire for the Fairbanks High School football squad. The Panthers opened the 2026 season on the road and fell 45-21 to Colonel Crawford...
Sports
Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) picks up yardage after a block by Shane Brickner (8) against Westerville North. The Monarchs will play at KIPP Columbus this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
August 28, 2026
Marysville’s varsity football team will once again hit the road during the second week of the 2026 season. Coming off a 31-9 loss at Westerville North last week, the Monarchs (0-1) will play at 0-1 KI...
Sports
August 28, 2026
North Union defeated Northwestern 170-183 in boys golf play at Windy Knoll. Leading the Wildcats was Alex Jolliff with a score of 40. Ethan Monroe shot a 41 and was followed by Jenson Stover (43), Hud...
Sports
Sydney Nicol and Liviann Maine attempt to block a Roughrider (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 28, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball squad evened its record at 1-1 with a 25-13, 25-11, 25-12 verdict over West Jefferson. Stephenie Headings was perfect on 24 serves, including six aces. Rylynn Rauch was 13-of-14 ...
Sports
August 28, 2026
Monday (Aug. 31) Marysville girls tennis at Olentangy Liberty, 4:30 p.m. Marysville girls golf at Pickerington North with Grove City, 4:30 p.m. North Union volleyball home vs. Fredericktown, 5:30 p.m....
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Tiffanie Abrahams (21) sends the ball back up and over the net during a match against North Union. Also pictured for JA are Audrey Lange (20) and Kacey Anderson (18). Pictured for the Lady Cats are Madison Green (6), Avery Poling (7) Kellyn Ufferman (center) and Glory Blevins (far right). Jonathan Alder won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 28, 2026
“North Union is much better than its record,” said Jonathan Alder head volleyball coach Allison Reule. “We knew if we didn’t play how we can, it would be a tough match.” The Lady Cats went into the Ce...
Sports
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s football team will see the competition ratchet up over the next couple of weeks. The Pioneers (1-0) kicked off the 2026 season by pummeling West Liberty-Salem, 41-10. This week, Alder...
Sports
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, head coach Mitch Koester, Cam Barton, Ryan Sowers and assistant coach Brandon Whitt. (Photo submitted)
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys golf team is moving up a notch for the 2026 season. The Pioneers had previously been in Division II, but are now a Division I program. “We moved up to Division I this year due to...
Sports
The girls golf team from Jonathan Alder is pictured from left, front row, Lucy Donohue, Allison Funk, Natalie Hess, Regan Mitchell and Kylah Dove; second row, head coach Ryan Swinehart, Emma Anderson, Ava Middendorf and assistant coach Matt Carpenter. (Photo submitted)
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls golf team will be led by senior co-captains Natalie Hess and Allison Funk. “Both have a lot of experience,” said Lady Pioneer coach Ryan Swinehart. JA’s third spot will be in th...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s girls varsity soccer team is pictured from left, front row, Natalie Musil, Lily Hilbert, Mia Hilbert, Makenna Keene, Gabby Picciano and Paige Sifrit; second row, Teagan Loy, assistant coach Gene DeWeese, assistant coach Avery Hecht, head coach Randy Spain, assistant coach Sean Magginis, assistant coach Connor Burgei, Lindsay Stoll, and Kenley Vogel; third row, Lauren Cameron, Sydney Bauerle, Samantha Harrison, Elliott Hecht, Kennedy McGrath, Rosie Timberlake, Hadley Linkinhoker and Haylee Heindel. (Photo submitted)
August 27, 2026
Armed with 12 returning letter winners and a highly-touted freshman class, the Jonathan Alder soccer team enters the 2026 season with clear championship aspirations. “We want to capture the Central Bu...
Sports
The Lady Pioneer varsity volleyball team is pictured from left, front row, Mila Riggs (manager), Charlotte Kuhns, Cailyn Glick, Peyton Hanna, Kacey Anderson, Kylie Trout and Kora Riggs (manager); second row, Makenna Shafley, Audrey Lange, Tiffanie Abrahams, Brooke Hess and Anna Hayes. (Photo submitted)
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s volleyball squad ran the table (10-0) in the Kenton Trail Division of the Central Buckeye Conference a year ago. The Lady Pioneers also finished with an overall record of 24-3 and cap...
Sports
Members of Jonathan Alder’s varsity boys soccer team are from left, front row, Chaz Stocksdale, Moses Rauh, Phil Chin, Will Hamill, Alex Mijangos, Walker Martini, Guy Goslee, Gavin Johnson and Sammy Cameron; second row, (left to right) Justin Hamill (Head Coach), Cade Vanover, Logan Ahner, Alex Moore, Brody Moodespaugh, Beckett Martini, Brenton Windle (Asst. Coach)and Aaron Coldren (Asst. Coach); third row, Santiago Solano-Bautista, Dallas Bumgarner, Alexis Lagunes, Miguel Zerpa and Grayson Adams. Not pictured, assistant coaches Tim Martini and Matt Schertzer. (Photo submitted)
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team will be under the guidance of a new head coach this fall. Justin Hamill replaces Jordan McMurray, who left to become the head coach of Dublin Scioto’s boys soccer squ...
Sports
August 26, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has selected its football players of the week for the first game of the 2026 season. Gage Henry, a junior cornerback/wide receiver, is the selection for Marysville. Henry returned ...
