Education
April 12, 2019

Student competes in state spelling bee

By From JT Staff Reports

Ann Connolly, a fifth grade student at Trinity Lutheran School in Marysville, recently competed for an opportunity to attend the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. The state bee was held at the Scripps School of Communication at Ohio University in Athens on March 23. Ann was the winne...

North Lewisburg prepares for a birthday of its own
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Pictured above, at right, is Hunter Horsley, the winner of North Lewisburg’s Bicentennial Commemorative Postmark competition. Triad students were asked to submit designs which where then judged by the Bicentennial Committee members. The commemorative postmark will be available during Labor Day weekend celebrations, with a postmaster stationed at North Lewisburg Community Park to officially stamp items brought by residents and visitors. While there is only one overall winner, Horsley’s entry and three other finalists’ designs will be used in promotional materials in the coming months. Each student received a framed banner featuring their design along with a thank-you and monetary award from the village. Pictured with Horsley are, from left, Addison Kielman, Kaitlyn Herron and Serenity Vinson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Village plans for bicentennial
By Chad Williamson 
July 3, 2026
North Lewisburg is preparing to celebrate its 200th anniversary this Labor Day weekend with four days of events honoring the village’s history while bringing residents together for family-friendly act...
Trust leaves JA possible $3M gift
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By Michael Williamson 
June 6, 2026
Student scholarship funds at Jonathan Alder could see a bump in numbers as the district waits to receive a $3 million gift. Board of education officials recently set up a committee to help handle the ...
JA breaks ground for Canaan addition
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 6, 2026
Jonathan Alder students and board of education officials kick of the groundbreaking Wednesday of the work planned at Canaan Middle School. The district is working on a two-story addition to the buildi...
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
Local News, News
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...
Marysville gridders open 2026 summer camp schedule
Sports
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...
Former Minit Lube to be parking lot
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
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...