Local News, News
August 18, 2026
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSP) partnered with local agencies to hold an OVI checkpoint in Marysville on Saturday, which stopped over 100 drivers ...
Sports
In the photo above, Marysville’s Maddie Armstrong (10) advances the ball down the field while Greta Hooper (5) of Fairbanks gives pursuit. Armstrong tallied the Lady Monarchs’ goal for the contest. The local teams battled to a 1-1 stalemate Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
August 17, 2026
The girls soccer teams from Marysville and Fairbanks battled to a 1-1 stalemate during Friday evening’s match on the Lady Monarchs’ field. It was the ...
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August 17, 2026
Two new faces will be joining the Union County Airport Authority board. Recently, the Union County Commissioners voted to appoint both Karen Pilkenton...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) picks up yardage during the 2025 game against Columbus Academy. The Pioneers were scheduled to go up against Marion Pleasant Friday evening for their final preseason scrimmage. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 17, 2026
Jonathan Alder head football coach Brett Glass has seen growth from his team during the preseason. The Pioneers recently scrimmaged against Teays Vall...
Sports
August 17, 2026
Colin Wimmers of MHS races down the sideline against Dublin Scioto. The Monarchs wrapped up their preseason scrimmage schedule against the Irish. The ...
Sports
North Union running back Wyatt Arver gains yardage running behind Peyton Wood during Thursday’s scrimmage against Fredericktown at Ohio Wesleyan University. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
August 17, 2026
The work that has been done by the North Union football team over the past few weeks has not been insignificant. In fact, it is part of the picture th...
Local News, News
August 18, 2026
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSP) partnered with local agencies to hold an OVI checkpoint in Marysville on Saturday, which stopped over 100 drivers and led to one arrest. According to a release from...
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August 17, 2026
Two new faces will be joining the Union County Airport Authority board. Recently, the Union County Commissioners voted to appoint both Karen Pilkenton and Chris Rigano to fill two open seats on the ai...
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Grand jury indictments
August 15, 2026
A man allegedly swallowed $80 worth of meth to hide it from the police. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Dolan Chauncey Mills, 42, whose court-listed address is the Tri-County Regional Jail, a...
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Magnus Development LLC, a company linked to Amazon Web Services, purchased 109 acres of land at 12030 Industrial Parkway, circled in yellow above, for $9.7 million in July. The land is under Jerome Township’s zoning for commerce district. (Graphic submitted)
August 15, 2026
A company linked to Amazon Web Services (AWS) quietly purchased over 100 acres of land on Industrial Parkway in Jerome Township last month. According to Union County GIS, on July 1, Magnus Development...
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August 15, 2026
Similar to last year at this time, Union County’s second quarter investment earnings exceeded a million dollars. Treasurer Andy Smarra told the county commissioners Wednesday that the county’s investm...
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The film Union County officially hit theaters Friday and its director, Adam Meeks, recently talked with the Journal-Tribune about the film’s release and the process of making it. Above: Meeks talks with lead actor, Will Poulter, during the filming of a scene in Logan County last year. (Photos submitted)
August 15, 2026
Adam Meeks’ new film, Union County , isn’t just a celebration of a local drug court program, he said it’s a love letter to Ohio and its people and places. And now those people can see it. After spendi...
Local News, News
August 13, 2026
Vehicles from previous cruise-ins at Pharisburg United Methodist Church, at the intersection of routes 4 and 347, are shown above and at left. The church will again celebrate classic American automobi...
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Four devices cut down in county recently
August 13, 2026
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after four of their Flock cameras were cut down over the weekend. Sheriff Mike Justice said the four damaged Flock cameras were located in Raymond, S...
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Members of the Marysville Division of Fire’s Swift Water Rescue Team head out in one of the city’s rescue boats Tuesday to assist residents of Crooksville. The community southeast of Columbus put out a call for assistance after storms produced heavy flooding in the area. (Photo submitted)
August 13, 2026
With heavy rains unloading on the community this week, officials in Crooksville, Ohio put out a call for help and Marysville answered. Members of the city’s fire division are back home and safe after ...
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August 13, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Family members of Madison Andrews have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court alleging driver negligence in a crash that led ...
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
August 12, 2026
Marysville’s e-bike policy will now be updated to include, among other changes, rules for wearing a helmet. Council voted 5-2 Monday night to pass the legislation with the amendments that say children...
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August 12, 2026
Residents on Walnut Street say a problem property needs to be dealt with. At the Monday night Marysville City Council meeting, residents took to the podium to express their frustrations over activity ...
News, Plain City, Plain City News
August 12, 2026
Plain City Village Council has approved a temporary moratorium on data center development within the village. Council met Aug. 10 with unfinished Ordinance 37-2026 on the agenda, establishing a tempor...
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August 11, 2026
Richwood’s second annual Summerfest attracted locals of every age group to the Richwood Lake and Park on Saturday. With highs of up to 86 degrees and humid conditions throughout the day, attendees mad...
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August 11, 2026
Above, two girls duel with balloon swords during Goodwill on the Block on Saturday, an event that celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Goodwill book store being open. The event featured prizes a...
Court News, Local News, News
August 11, 2026
Two individuals have been indicted in relation to the fiery crash that killed a man on Route 31 last month. According to the Marysville Division of Police, the case was presented recently to the Union...
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
August 11, 2026
Marysville wants residents to be aware of a number of paving projects getting underway throughout the month of August. City officials have started work on the annual paving program and have a series o...
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State pension systems claims $21.5M loss
August 10, 2026
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson is seeking to take a lead role in a class-action lawsuit accusing video game developer Roblox of misleading investors about child-safety protections on its online pla...
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August 10, 2026
The Union County Auditor’s Office is warning residents about a video circulating online that falsely claims a new federal program offers property tax relief to older homeowners. Auditor’s office offic...
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
August 8, 2026
Marysville residents will soon be able to share their thoughts on growth and change with city officials. Starting this month, there will be a couple of opportunities for those interested in where the ...
Sports
In the photo above, Marysville’s Maddie Armstrong (10) advances the ball down the field while Greta Hooper (5) of Fairbanks gives pursuit. Armstrong tallied the Lady Monarchs’ goal for the contest. The local teams battled to a 1-1 stalemate Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
August 17, 2026
The girls soccer teams from Marysville and Fairbanks battled to a 1-1 stalemate during Friday evening’s match on the Lady Monarchs’ field. It was the opening contest of the 2026 season for both squads...
Sports
In the photo to the left, Marysville left fielder Brooklyn Gamby (7) makes a catch while centerfielder Brie Jennings backs up the play. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
August 17, 2026
Marysville High School’s Brooklyn Gamby is beginning her senior year knowing where she will continue her athletic and academic careers on the next level. Gamby, an outfielder for the Lady Monarch soft...
Sports
August 17, 2026
The Marysville Baseball 2032 team recently won the Field of Dreams tournament in Iowa. The squad won all five of its games and played the title contest on the actual Field of Dreams ball field from th...
Sports
August 17, 2026
Years ago, Stephen DeRoads began his working career at Honda of America. He soon realized that wasn’t what his heart was telling him to do. DeRoads discovered his calling was really in teaching and co...
Sports
Row 1: Wendy Brown (mom), Erica Brown, Matt Brown (dad) Row 2: Natalie Brown (sister), Abby Brown (sister) Row 3: Josh Colvin (IU Kokomo Head Track and Cross Country Coach), David Barnett (Jonathan Alder Asst. Track Coach), Justin Creps (Jonathan Alder Head Track and Cross Country Coach) (Photo submitted)
August 12, 2026
Erica Brown started her athletic career on the volleyball court. Her interest, however, later turned to track and field. The recent Jonathan Alder High School graduate will continue her track sprintin...
Sports
Griffin Beery running the ball during a scrimmage against Delaware Hayes. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 11, 2026
Marysville head football coach Mike Young saw some good things and some things that still need work after his team’s first preseason scrimmage. The Monarchs made the short trip to Delaware Hayes to fa...
Sports
Members of the team are from left to right. Front row, Brock Wolford, Cam Wright, Bentley James, Brady Davis, Quinton Rogan and Austin Tabernik; back row, Coach Garry Wolford, Stephen Stambaugh, Zander Marbaugh, Landon Mooney, Oliver Waller, Uriah Ute, Kaydence Hughes, Coach Daryl Waller and Coach Gary Davis. (Photo submitted)
August 10, 2026
The Marysville Baseball 2032 team recently won the Field of Dreams tournament in Iowa. The squad won all five of its games and played the title contest on the actual Field of Dreams from the movie. In...
Sports
Marysville High School head football coach Mike Young reacts to a play during a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage. Young is beginning his second season at the helm of the Monarch gridiron program. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 7, 2026
Mike Young was certainly no stranger to Marysville High School football prior to the 2025 season. “I started at Marysville as an assistant coach back in 2013,” said Young, who is about to embark on hi...
Sports
August 6, 2026
Today Fairbanks boys golf home vs. West Jefferson, 4:30 p.m. North Union girls golf home vs. Ridgemont, 10 a.m. Triad boys golf home vs. Mechanicsburg, West Liberty-Salem and Northeastern, 10 a.m. Jon...
Sports
Luke Poling hitting the golf ball at a tournament. (Journal-Tribune by Bob Putman)
August 5, 2026
In its first match of the season, the North Union boys golf team finished third on Monday in the Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek. The Wildcats finished third overall with a score of 355 while, ...
Sports
A file photo of the 2025 Jonathan Alder volleyball team. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
August 4, 2026
Members of the 2026 Jonathan Alder high school and middle school volleyball teams received an added bonus of instruction during a recent workout. Lady Pioneer spikers in grades 7-12 participated in a ...
Sports
Kailin McElroy tries to bypass opponent during a game from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
August 2, 2026
The fall high school sports season is deep into its training and preparation so athletes in each sport can do their best. Some of them will just participate in a fall sport or maybe a second one later...
Sports
Max Winner carrying the ball during the 2025 season. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
August 1, 2026
There will be a change in the quarterback position for the Fairbanks High School football team. Last year’s starting signal-caller, Bryson Griffith, graduated, leaving the spot up for grabs. Head coac...
Sports
From the 2026 season, Brett Glass coaching with Brock Hughes in the background. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
July 31, 2026
Jonathan Alder head football coach Brett Glass will soon begin the second year of his second stint as the Pioneers’ head coach. A 2003 graduate of Jonathan Alder, Glass played football at Otterbein Un...
Sports
Lyla Channell of Marysville competing during the 2026 campaign. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
July 30, 2026
To many people, the idea of distance running isn’t on their bucket list. For cross-country runners, it just becomes second nature. High school cross-country is labeled a fall sport, but a good deal of...
Sports
Trey Bentley of JA dodges opponent. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
July 29, 2026
Members of the Jonathan Alder High School football team are taking this week off before preseason activities begin in earnest on Monday, Aug. 3. “We’re giving the guys this week to be kids again befor...
Sports
Mark Goode running at the State Championship held at Ohio State. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
July 29, 2026
It was in early June that Jonathan Alder senior Mark Goode helped make the Pioneers’ boys 4x800 meter relay team take a spot at the top of the state awards podium. Goode teamed with younger brother Ja...
Sports
(Journal-Tribune file photo)
July 28, 2026
Kim Staten simply smiled when it was suggested she had spent most of her summer in the Triad High School gymnasium. Staten made a big splash a year ago when she took over as head coach of the Lady Car...
Sports
Logan Donaldson prepares to catch a fly-ball during the 2026 campaign. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
July 28, 2026
Jonathan Alder High School has had a solid softball tradition for a number of years. The Lady Pioneers have made several trips to the state Final Four over the past decade and won the 2019 state champ...
Sports
Jensen Stover of North Union prepares to hit the ball off the tee during a Heart of Ohio Golf Association tournament.
July 28, 2026
Waldo - Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association celebrated a significant person for its 40 years since inception in 1987. Dr. Jerome A. (Jerry) Wensinger and Family as Guest Honorees. Dr. Wensinger was ...
