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December 30, 2021

Top local stories of 2021

By From JT Staff Reports

The Residences at Bethel Woods, behind the Kroger Marketplace on West Fifth Street, is one of several housing projects currently under construction in and around Marysville. Additionally, in 2021, local officials learned of or approved hundreds of new homes planned for Union County. (Journal-Tribune...

Memorial breaks ground on new emergency facility

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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)

Memorial breaks ground on new emergency facility

$56-million expansion should have 18-month construction window

By Chad Williamson

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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Project honors West Mansfield veterans

By From JT Staff Reports

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...

Union County Sheriff’s Office earns accreditation

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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)

Union County Sheriff’s Office earns accreditation

By From JT Staff Reports

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...

Marysville Monarchs looking for first grid victory of season at KIPP Columbus

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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)

Marysville Monarchs looking for first grid victory of season at KIPP Columbus

By Tim Miller

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...

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North Union boys, girls golfers topple conference opponents

By Bob Putman

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...

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Memorial breaks ground on new emergency facility

$56-million expansion should have 18-month construction window

By Chad Williamson

August 28, 2026

Fairbanks volleyball gets dub over Roughriders

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Sydney Nicol and Liviann Maine attempt to block a Roughrider (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks volleyball gets dub over Roughriders

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 ...

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Next weeks sports lineup

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....

JA spikers win hard-fought match against North Union

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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)

JA spikers win hard-fought match against North Union

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...