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July 31, 2026
A number of personal items were seized from an undisclosed address on Buerger Street Friday morning in relation to online crimes involving children. A...
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July 31, 2026
Young riders take to the track during Wednesday night's motocross competition at the Union County Fair. The annual event featured classes for riders o...
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 Jon...
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July 31, 2026
A proposed amendment to the City of Marysville’s charter will be heading in front of voters this fall. Marysville City Council voted Monday night to s...
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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-c...
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Area first responders battled a house fire at 20255 Shirk Road on Wednesday and saved some pets in the process. Above, local firefighters and a sheriff’s deputy care for a pet dog that was rescued from the fire. Officials said several other pets are unaccounted for and one cat was found dead as a result of the fire. (Journal-Tribune photos by Kyle Meddles)
July 30, 2026
First responders battled a house fire on Shirk Road that led to a total loss and claimed the life of a pet cat. At 10:39 a.m., Wednesday, a resident o...
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July 31, 2026
A number of personal items were seized from an undisclosed address on Buerger Street Friday morning in relation to online crimes involving children. According to the Marysville Division of Police, off...
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July 31, 2026
Young riders take to the track during Wednesday night's motocross competition at the Union County Fair. The annual event featured classes for riders of nearly every age and skill level, including STAC...
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July 30, 2026
A slushie-eating contest was held at the Union County Fair Tuesday evening to see who could down the frozen beverage the fastest, resulting in some temporary headaches and sore teeth. Above, two girls...
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July 29, 2026
Staff members of the Marysville Exempted Village School District learned Wednesday morning school board president Bill Keck had died. Keck stepped down from the board of education after revealing he w...
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Jerome officials order new investigation
July 29, 2026
Jerome Township trustees on Monday dismissed disciplinary charges against Fire Chief Doug Stewart after determining the investigation that led to the case did not comply with township policy, then imm...
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Had been finalist for city manager job
July 29, 2026
Marysville’s assistant city manager is leaving to take a position with the City of Dublin. Jeremy Hoyt, who has served the city for nearly 20 years, announced he is leaving the city to take on the rol...
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July 29, 2026
A canine performer catches a frisbee during the Wonder Dog Show Tuesday afternoon at the Union County Fair. Visitors wanting to catch the impressive demonstrations have multiple opportunities to do so...
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Records allege drugs were concealed during January traffic stop
July 28, 2026
A Marysville woman has been charged for allegedly hiding fentanyl in her bra. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Chastity R. Poole, 37, of 135 Hemlock Drive, and charged her with one count each ...
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July 28, 2026
The Union County Fair was in full swing on Monday. Above, Ryleigh, 9, and Baker, 7, Lowe, of Grove City, point out the prizes they want to try for at one of the midway game booths. Below, thrill-seeke...
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July 25, 2026
The Mid Ohio Antique Farm Machinery Show kicked off at the Richwood Independent Fairgrounds on Friday. Pictured above, local Jeff Myers launches a wrench in the sky during the annual wrench toss event...
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Grand jury indictments
July 25, 2026
The man who assaulted Marysville police officers is facing a maximum of over 20 years in prison. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Perez Rasheen Gray, 32, whose court-listed address is in Grove...
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Various groups including fair workers and volunteers helped ready the grounds for the 180th Union County Fair this week. The event officially kicks off on Sunday and runs through Aug. 1. Above: Workers assemble one of the many carnival rides. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
July 25, 2026
The Union County Fair is preparing to celebrate a milestone nearly two centuries in the making, but fair officials say this year's event isn't just about looking back — it's about making sure more fam...
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July 25, 2026
Memorial Health officials said the recently opened medical center in Jerome Township is exceeding expectations but they are also conscious of managing the growth. “I think we're making a good first im...
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July 24, 2026
A Marysville man has been charged after a pursuit on U.S. 33 led to spike strips being deployed. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Ramiro Sampedro Montero, 26, of 114 Bridgewater Drive and char...
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Hearing lasts for hours without resolution; another planned
July 23, 2026
Jerome Township trustees heard sharply conflicting arguments Tuesday as the public hearing to determine whether Fire Chief Douglas Stewart should be removed from office got underway. Township attorney...
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Tim Dawson addresses the audience at Rock the Clock in Uptown Plain City in 2018. (Photo submitted)
July 23, 2026
For nearly a decade, Tim Dawson has reached the same conclusion after Rock the Clock wraps up. "This is the last year." The words have become something of an annual tradition for the Plain City busine...
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July 23, 2026
A DNA match allowed investigators to identify the man who died in the fiery crash on Route 31 last week. Lance Emberling with the Union County Coroner’s Office said officials confirmed the identity of...
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Spence Fisher will take over Aug. 1
July 22, 2026
Memorial Health CEO Chip Hubbs is stepping away a little sooner than anticipated. Hospital officials told the Union County Commissioners Wednesday that everything is in place for Hubbs to move out of ...
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Wife of council member defends family activity
July 22, 2026
After a handful of North Lewisburg residents complained last month about dirt bikes being ridden on a council member’s property, members of his family spoke at this month’s meeting to tell their side....
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July 21, 2026
The Union County Grand Jury recently indicted several locals on charges stemming from firearm negligence. One offender was a young man allegedly threatening suicide with a stolen Glock pistol. Aiden M...
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
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...
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(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 ...
Sports
Members of the Fairbanks High School volleyball team that competed during the recent Friendship Club tournament in Mason are pictured from left, front row, Stephenie Headings, Sydney Nicol, Lexie Grant and Rylynn Rausch; back row, Lailynn Burns, Mal Rankin, Autumn Wiedmann, Liviann Maine, Laynie Burgel and Sophie Bostwick. (Photo submitted)
July 26, 2026
A local high school volleyball squad was among the 14 teams that recently competed during a long-standing summer tournament. The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks were among the teams which played in the Fri...
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Image of youth ballers practicing passing the ball to each other (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
July 25, 2026
The annual Fairbanks youth volleyball camp had a new feature when it opened Monday evening. “We are excited to have several boys attending the camp for the first time,” said Lady Panther head coach Al...
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Marysville eight-grader Laya Van Cura (left) squares off against an opponent during the USA National Tournament. (Photo submitted)
July 24, 2026
Marysville High School’s girls wrestling program continued to make its mark on the national stage as five local athletes were a part of Team Ohio at the 2026 USA Wrestling Junior & 16U National Champi...
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Jonathan Alder’s Macie Pruitt prepares to fire the ball to the plate during a game from the 2026 season. Pruitt will continue her academic and softball careers at Grace Christian University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
July 23, 2026
A senior who helped Jonathan Alder’s softball squad finish as the 2026 Division III regional runner-up will continue her diamond career on the collegiate level. Pitcher Macy Pruitt will play for Grace...
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Incoming Marysville High School sophomore Kaitlyn Bickerstaff prepares to release a pitch during a recent Lady Monarch practice. MHS head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell (left) is guiding Bickerstaff in her quest to become a pitcher. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
July 22, 2026
Marysville High School sophomore Kaitlyn Bickerstaff has been playing softball since the age of 6. Throughout the many levels of the sport, she has shown her versatility by playing any number of posit...
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Cam Martin follows through with his swing and was on the All-Ohio honorable mention list. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
July 22, 2026
The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association recently named its all-state teams for the 2026 season. The honorees in Division IV include four players from Jonathan Alder. Senior outfielder Cashto...
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North Union volleyball players Kate Zimmerman (left) and Emmy Eastman (right) work on a drill at the net during a summer camp session that was conducted by coaches from Bowling Green State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
July 21, 2026
For a couple of days North Union head varsity volleyball Alexis Maenz is not in control of the Lady Cats’ practice process. That is entirely fine with Maenz. The reason for not leading her team is bec...
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Jonathan Alder’s Logan Donaldson rips a base hit during a 2026 tournament game. Donaldson was recently named to the Division III All-Ohio second team as a freshman during the 2026 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
July 20, 2026
It’s the dream of most high school athletes to earn recognition on the state level. Some have to wait a while before that type of honor is bestowed upon them. For an exceptional few, All-Ohio accolade...
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Maci Lee prepares to fire the ball toward the plate during a Lady Monarch varsity softball game during the 2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarch athlete rebounding from “scary” illness; eyes return to softball diamond, wrestling mat
July 18, 2026
Marysville High School athlete Maci Lee had a very productive sophomore athletic year. The long-time softball player earned more than 20 victories in the pitching circle for MHS’ junior varsity squad....
Sports
Members of the Fairbanks and North Union football teams line up for a 7-on-7 scrimmage on the Wildcats’ practice field. The scrimmage was held Wednesday morning. (Journal-Tribune photos by Sarah Vollrath)
July 17, 2026
Like the 500-piece jig- saw puzzle spread out on a table, high school football coaches work each day to connect the pieces until it forms a picture of a season. It takes time to interlock each piece a...
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Kassidy Fiets participates in a hitting drill during the annual Lady Monarch volleyball camp. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
July 17, 2026
From “Christmas in July” to “Crazy Hair and Socks” to “Monarch Day.” Those were the themes for the annual Marysville High School youth volleyball camp. The event began Monday of this week and ran thro...
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Marysville High School wrestler Berkley Behrens steps into a bear hug against Brody Schmidt of Nebraska during the first round of the USA wrestling Marine Corp National tournament. Behrens lost the match 5-4. The annual competition is held in Fargo, North Dakota each summer and is a feeder program for the USA Olympic team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
July 16, 2026
On the national level, the sport of wrestling travels through a good deal of peaks and valleys. The USA wrestling Marine Corp National tournament is a great example of that. All 50 states field a free...
Sports
July 16, 2026
Marysville High School’s youth volleyball camp had a “Christmas in July” theme on Tuesday. Lady Monarch instructors and campers came dressed in Christmas-type garb and continued instruction on volleyb...
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Marysville High School senior Mae Archer demonstrates a ball control drill during Monday’s opening evening of the Lady Monarch youth tennis camp. Nearly 60 youngsters are participating in the camp that will run through this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
July 16, 2026
Marysville High School girls tennis coach Bill Romine feels youngsters entering the third grade are at the right stage of life to learn about tennis. “If a youngster expresses an interest in tennis, t...
