North Lewisburg, Woodstock settle sewer dispute
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From JT Staff Reports 
July 11, 2026
After years of litigation, North Lewisburg and Woodstock have reached a settlement that resolves their legal dispute over past-due sewer service payme...
Rudis secures space in Innovation Park
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From JT Staff Reports 
July 11, 2026
A Marysville-based wrestling apparel company is looking at opening at another location. Rudis, which specializes in wrestling apparel, footwear and ac...
Semi clips line; city, county services impacted
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Michael Williamson 
July 10, 2026
A traffic incident on West Sixth Street left Union County and City of Marysville officials with issues to their fiber network. Wednesday afternoon, po...
McCartney speaks on civil discourse
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By Michael Williamson 
July 11, 2026
Bill McCartney delivers a lecture on civic discourse held in Plain City Wednesday evening. McCartney, who also serves on the Jonathan Alder Board of Education, was not speaking in his capacity as a bo...
Charles Price expected to be released
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"Is he rehabilitated? Probably not. But is he a threat? Probably not." - Bret Vinocur of Block Parole
By Kyle Meddles 
July 11, 2026
Advocates for keeping Charles Price in prison believe it’s all but confirmed that he will get parole after spending nearly four decades in prison on murder charges. Price, who was convicted in 1989 fo...
The “perfect storm” of Patti Adkins
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Investigators reflect on elements of disappearance that keep it in the public consciousness 25 years later
By Michael Williamson 
July 11, 2026
Ask almost anyone in Union County about Patti Adkins and they’ll recognize the name instantly. But if you asked those same people about Edward Howard or Joanne Hebert, many longtime residents draw a b...
Remembering the Declaration
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 10, 2026
Two communities in Union County held readings of the Declaration of Independence Wednesday night in connection with the America 250 celebration. Above, Gail DeGood-Guy, pictured at the podium, had som...
Perv at the pool
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Suspect has a history of similar exposure incidents
By Kyle Meddles 
July 10, 2026
A Delaware man who was arrested for exposing himself to a juvenile and making obscene gestures inside of a locker room at the Marysville Municipal Pool has a history of flashing. Namon Joshua IV, 43, ...
That cool, refreshing drink
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By Kevin Behrens 
July 9, 2026
Cheyenne Hubbell, 12, left, and Celeste Van Horn, 10, prepare a cup of lemonade to Braxton Dingey, 13, at the girls’ lemonade stand on Sixth Street near Chestnut Street. The neighborhood stand offered...
Citizens lob allegations at Jerome trustees
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Residents accuse officials of caving to developers, lack of transparency and exorbitant legal spending
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 9, 2026
The Jerome Township Board of Trustees faced sharp criticism from two residents during a meeting this week, accusing the board of operating without transparency and challenged actions involving data ce...
Four contenders seek to create large city mural
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By Michael Williamson 
July 9, 2026
Four semi-finalists have been selected as potential artists for the next Uptown Marysville mural project. The committee overseeing the selection process for the planned art piece on the south wall of ...
Area transportation concerns studied
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By Michael Williamson 
July 9, 2026
Part of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC) 2026-2030 regional mobility plan includes looking at the needs of Union County residents. Liz Webb, a planner with MORPC, laid out the recen...
Eight vehicles involved in Monday crash
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By Kyle Meddles 
July 8, 2026
East Fifth Street was bogged down around noon on Monday after a white pickup truck hauling a lawn mower, pictured above, failed to stop traveling west through the Plum Street intersection and crashed ...
Former Scotts CEO was longtime airport supporter
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Pictured above is one of Jim Hagedorn’s airplanes that he regularly flew into the Union County Airport. (Photo submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
July 8, 2026
As Jim Hagedorn steps down as chief executive officer (CEO) of Scotts Miracle-Gro, he also leaves behind his “regular” status at the Union County Airport. While Hagedorn’s business as a customer and a...
Former Minit Lube to be parking lot
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This rendering is one of two options depicting a potential parking lot design on the former Minit Lube site on North Main Street. Marysville City Council members said they preferred the option shown above as it lists an additional nine parking spaces on the property. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
July 8, 2026
Marysville is planning to put a parking lot on the former Minit Lube site and city council members said that designs that offer the most amount of parking spaces should be favored. During the monthly ...
Second half tax bills coming Aug. 12
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By Michael Williamson 
July 8, 2026
Some Union County residents may wonder why they still have yet to see their second half tax bills. Treasurer Andy Smarra said they will be coming soon. The treasurer told other county officials in a m...
Communities honor America’s birthday
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2026
The Independence Day parades in the area were well attended on Saturday despite high temperatures and humidity. Above, a parade-goer recreates the famous scene of George Washington crossing the Delawa...
Firefighter transported after battling fire
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During a Thursday house fire on Watkins Road, volunteers from the Union County Emergency Management Agency helped firefighters by setting up seating areas with fans and water to keep responders cool while working the fire in over 90-degree temperatures. Out of precaution, one Marysville firefighter was transported to the hospital for a heat-related injury. (Photo submitted)
High temperatures add new dangers for first responders
By Kyle Meddles 
July 7, 2026
One Marysville firefighter was transported to the hospital during a residential fire on Thursday, though it wasn’t from fire-related injuries but instead from side-effects of the recent heat wave. At ...
City commission requests more upgrades from Marysville North
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By Michael Williamson 
July 7, 2026
Developers of the next phase of the Marysville North subdivision have addressed some of the city’s concerns ahead of the Planning Commission meeting this week, but city officials said additional lands...
Area celebrates Fourth of July
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Above, these three boys along West Fifth Street spent time before the parade trying to get passing cars to honk their horns.
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 6, 2026
High temperatures and humidity couldn’t keep away thousands of Union County residents from viewing Independence Day parades over the holiday weekend. Below, a parade walker hands out frozen treats to ...
Officers injured in struggle with suspect
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 6, 2026
A routine traffic stop early Friday morning escalated into a violent struggle that left three Marysville police officers injured and a suspect facing multiple felony charges. Perez R. Gray, 32, of Gro...
Sports
By Tim Miller 
July 10, 2026
The Marysville High School girls tennis team will conduct a youth camp next week on Monday through Wednesday. The camp will run from 6-8:30 p.m. all three days and will be conducted at the MHS tennis ...
MHS, Fairbanks compete in scrimmage
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Members of the Marysville (offense) and Fairbanks (defense) football teams competed in a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage at MHS Thursday morning. More about the scrimmage will appear in Saturday’s printed edition of the Journal-Tribune. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
July 10, 2026
Working on fundamentals, pitching at top of list for MHS softball squad
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Incoming Marysville High School seniors Jillian Rausch (left) and Addie Altizer work on fielding drill during a summer practice. The Lady Monarchs are addressing the fundamentals of the sport during their weekly workouts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
July 10, 2026
Off-season work will continue through the end of July for Marysville High School's softball squad. The Lady Monarch finished with an uncharacteristic fourth-place spot in the Ohio Capital Conference C...
NU girls soccer team using summer work with eyes on continued improvement
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Kinley Balzer (left) and Sam Price work on their footwork during a summer practice by the North Union girls soccer team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
July 9, 2026
North Union’s girls soccer team posted a school-record season in 2025 as it earned eight wins. However, the Lady Cats, who are embarking on their fifth season as a program, are not really looking back...
FHS spikers claim title honors in summer tourney
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The Fairbanks High School volleyball team won the Gold Summer volleyball league tournament with victories over Dublin Coffman and top-seeded Hilliard Bradley. Members of the Lady Panther squad are from left, front row, Autumn Wiedmann, Rylynn Rausch, Lailynn Burns and Lexie Grant. Back row, head coach Allison Gorton, Marissa Landsettle, Lainey Burgel, Liviann Maine, Mal Rankin, Sophie Bostwick and assistant coach Deb Boyd. Not pictured, Sidney Nicol and Stephenie Headings. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
July 9, 2026
The Fairbanks volleyball team finished tied for first place in the Gold Summer league and then claimed championship honors in the circuit’s post-season tournament. The Lady Panthers and top-seeded Hil...
Marysville gridders open 2026 summer camp schedule
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Members of Marysville High School’s football team watch as assistant football coach Dave Gebhart instructs Gage Henry during a fumble recovery drill for special teams. The Monarchs opened their 2026 summer camp on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
July 8, 2026
There is a sense that, regardless of the fact the Union County area was baking in 90-plus degree heat a week ago, football season isn’t very far away. Marysville High School’s gridders took to the fie...
NU golf players participate in HOJGA tournament
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Ethan Monroe getting ready to hit the ball during the 2025 campaign (Journal-Tribune file photo)
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 6, 2026
NU golf players participate in HOJGA tournament The Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association held their Blues Creek G.C. tournament on June 29 in Marysville. Seven local golf players from the North Union...
Fairbanks football looking for “renewal of commitment”
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Bryson Griffith running the ball against Madison-Plains during the 2025 campaign.
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 6, 2026
Head coach for the Fairbanks football team, Dave Carroll, is calling for a “renewal of commitment” for the 2026 campaign. “Our sports at Fairbanks are great, I was telling the kids, ‘why not us?’,” sa...
USGA Senior Open Championship is underway
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Image of Colin Montgomerie preparing for tee time at the USGA Senior Open Championships (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 1, 2026
The USGA Senior Open Championship will begin on the second of July at the Scioto Country Club in Columbus, accepting nearly 3,000 entries from 49 states, 38 foreign countries, the District of Columbia...
Sports
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 1, 2026
Following an investigation regarding an OHSAA Bylaw, Olentangy Orange was found to have violated Administrative Responsibility and Institutional Control requirements. The investigation was prompted by...
12U baseball championship
Sports
Top left to right: Owen McClelland, Carter Mills, Ben McCarthy, Zach Layne, William Hirtz, Reis Conrad, John Feldschau, Jonathan Perkins, Coach Kelly Daniel, Tyler Daniel, Vinny Farmer, Coach Jacob Fox, Carter Fox Bottom left to right: Assistant Coach Rob Miller, Head Coach Vince Hostetler, Reid Means, Luca Brant, Nate Gunning, Brantley Whitlock, Ryan Miller, Shawn Moran, Brandon Weaver, Marco Parente, Brantley Hostetler, Grayson Tobias, Declan Brown, Gavin Long (laying down), Justin Evans (laying down).
June 30, 2026
Winning team: Plain City Alder Black Final Score: 15-7
Girls flag football recognized by OHSAA
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Fairbanks girls flag football posing with “W” hands after winning a game. Pictured top left to right: Sam Warye, Jason Vicari (head coach), Meredith Reinhard, Harper Landon, Grace Keiderling, Adyson Willett, Bianca Sanchez, Logan Fillman, Mara Vicari, Becky Andrews, Magdalena Espada. Bottom left to right: Jolie Porter, Sara Lynch, Hannah Boehm.
By Sarah Vollrath 
June 29, 2026
The OHSAA Board of Directors held a board meeting on June 11th, where they unanimously voted to approve girls flag football as a recognized sport, making it the 29th sport to be approved by the associ...
8U baseball silver bracket championship
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Pictured are the Raymond and Black Knight Furies youth baseball teams. Front row, from left, are Leo Whiteside, Alex Pope, Max Spain, Christian Kummerer, Junior Cordle, Jagger Hucle, Cayden Witte, Jaxton McCoy, Bohannon Coomer, Kenny Parrish and Ryler Steele. Back row, from left, are Carson Wright, Isaiah Berry, Garrett Austin, Jase Carmin, Lane Thomas, Mason Pope, Easton Humphrey, Paxton Eggleston, Griffin Lott and Nash Harrington. Coaches, from left, are Caleb Carmin, Dallas Thomas, Curtis Kummerer, Ricky Austin, Rachel Parrish and Austin Hucle. Not pictured are Theodore Guittar and coach Kenny Parrish. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
June 26, 2026
The Marysville Junior Baseball Softball Association held their 8U baseball silver-bracket championship on Wednesday.
Fairbanks volleyball pre-season is underway
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2026 senior Adalyn Castle prepares to serve the ball (Journal-Tribune file photo)
By Sarah Vollrath 
June 25, 2026
The Fairbanks volleyball team’s season is in full-swing, with the local summer-league, named the Friendship Cup, finishing up this weekend. The Panthers are in the running for a championship, but thei...
Marysville football program facing new opponents for 2026 campaign
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Brady Carper takes off with the ball against Dublin Jerome (Journal-Tribune file photo)
By Sarah Vollrath 
June 25, 2026
The Marysville Monarchs football team has officially begun their 2026 campaign with countless hours of conditioning, weight lifting, and agility work. With the graduation of 22 seniors from the 2025 s...
Local wrestlers take on the USA Wrestling National Duals competition
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Reese Thomas gets wrangles with an opponent from the state of Washington (Journal-Tribune photo provided by Shawn Andrews)
By Sarah Vollrath 
June 24, 2026
Team Ohio took on the USA Wrestling National Duals tournament in Westfield, Indiana starting on the 16th and lasting through the 20th. Numerous local athletes had the opportunity to compete at the nat...
NU trap shooting team places second at state competition
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An image of Connor Cobb, Alex Dexter and Will Skriletz, three of the top best shooters on the team. Cobb broke 96 clay birds, while Dexter and Skriletz each broke 99. (Journal-Tribune image provided by Joe Rhea)
By Sarah Vollrath 
June 23, 2026
North Union wrapped up their trap shooting season, finishing second in the state after competing against nearly 40 teams. Competing in large division, the trap shooting team was faced with numerous sc...
A local family brings golf tournament back to life after 13 years of absence
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Jaxon Jolliff, center, took first place on Saturday in the North Union Boys Golf Team Hole-in-One contest on Saturday at Eric Shields’ one-hole golf course on Ohio 4. Jolliff had the closest shot, finishing 24 feet, seven inches from the hole. Brad Wallace, left, was second while Clancy McMahon, right, was third. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
June 23, 2026
After a more than a 10-year absence, the Shields family brought back a tradition that attracted area golfers to its one-hole golf course. Built decades ago by Tom Shields, father of Eric Shields, a gr...
Local cagers hit court for summer scrimmage action
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North Union’s Max White (left) goes up for a shot over Fairbanks’ Collin Bailey (right) and Luke Boehm during Tuesday’s basketball scrimmage at Fairbanks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
June 19, 2026
The high school boys basketball season is still months away. However, that does not mean teams are not doing things to get ready when that first tipoff takes place. North Union and Fairbanks got toget...