Jerome eyes rebuild of station
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April 28, 2025
During a tour of Jerome Fire Department’s Station 210 Wednesday, Chief Doug Stewart pointed out some of the concerns that the department has faced with the station – from storage and training space concerns and a lack of proper decontamination areas to more rooted issues such as the station not being up to fire code and lacking fire suppression systems. As part of action at the Jerome Township Trustees meeting on Tuesday, the station will host an open house on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to inform the public about plans to place the fire levy on the November ballot along with a survey to allow for community input on the options. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Jerome eyes rebuild of station

By Kyle Meddles 

Due to a number of concerns with Jerome Township Fire Department’s Station 210, an architect is recommending that the more than 30-year-old station on U.S. 42 be torn down and rebuilt into a brand new station. The township is asking voters to consider a bond issue with the upcoming fire levy optio...

Time capsule contents damaged by water
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The West Mansfield time capsule, buried in 1976, is excavated from its resting place at Veteran’s Park near the schoolhouse at North Main Street and Lake Avenue. The capsule was removed ahead of Monday’s 50-year anniversary event. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 3, 2026
A time capsule buried in West Mansfield 50 years ago has been opened, but water intrusion reportedly left some of its contents blackened, moldy and potentially beyond saving. The 1976 time capsule was...
Dahlia Show marks 60 years in city
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Dick Westfall is a Marysville resident and vice chairman of the Annual Dahlia Show. He has been growing dahlias since 1961 and won many showcases across the country including a best of show award in Wooster back in 2021. He continues to grow dahlias despite recently turning 93. Westfall is pictured above among dahlia flowers at last year’s show at the Marysville YMCA. The show returns for its 60th anniversary this weekend at the YMCA. (Photo submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
September 3, 2026
The Annual Dahlia Show celebrates its 60th year of bringing the kaleidoscopic flowers to Marysville this weekend. The Greater Columbus Dahlia Society kicks off its two-day show at the Marysville Famil...
Flying over barriers
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Kayla Livingston, instructor for the new aviation program at Marysville Early College High School, shown above, is a certified flight instructor and is leading the new Ohio Hi-Point Career Center satellite program designed to introduce students to aviation-related careers. (Photo submitted)
Marysville's new program aims to make flight careers accessible to all students
By Chad Williamson 
September 2, 2026
Aviation has long had a reputation of attracting people with two attributes - money and connections. As the instructor of a new aviation program offered through Ohio Hi-Point Career Center at Marysvil...
Williamson, Miller tied for Pigskin Pickers lead
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By Tim Miller 
September 3, 2026
Sports editor Tim Miller and managing editor Chad Williamson both finished the week with 5-2 records during the second week of the Pigskin Pickers. Publisher Kevin Behrens won four of the seven games....
JA, BC will continue school sports rivalry on Bulldogs’ grid field
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Cody Yates (53) brings down a West Liberty-Salem ball carrier in this file photo. Also pictured for JA is Braylon Kauffman (58) and John Parker (61). The Pioneers will play at Bloom Carroll on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 3, 2026
Jonathan Alder and Bloom Carroll are schools that have become very familiar with each other over the years… and it’s not just in football. Regardless of the sport, the Pioneers and Bulldogs have met e...
NU golf teams capture matches
Sports
By Bob Putman 
September 3, 2026
The North Union golf teams continued their winning ways during matches played on Tuesday. The boys squad defeated Elgin and Ridgedale on the par-60 Three Sticks Golf Course. The Wildcats finished with...
Lady Pioneer spikers sweep Tecumseh; run season record to 7-0
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 3, 2026
The varsity volleyball team from Tecumseh became Jonathan Alder’s latest victim this week. The Lady Pioneers won their first Central Buckeye Conference match of the season and improved to 7-0 overall....
MHS soccer teams fall to UA
Sports
Marysville’s Landon LeClair is tripped up as he contends for possession of the ball. Also pictured for the Monarchs is Brandon Jeronimo (16). MHS fell to Upper Arlington, 3-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 3, 2026
A pair of second-half goals enabled Marysville’s boys soccer squad to pull to a 2-2 tie with Upper Arlington. The Golden Bears, however, tallied the winning goal late in the match for a 3-2 victory ov...
Time capsule contents damaged by water
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The West Mansfield time capsule, buried in 1976, is excavated from its resting place at Veteran’s Park near the schoolhouse at North Main Street and Lake Avenue. The capsule was removed ahead of Monday’s 50-year anniversary event. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 3, 2026
A time capsule buried in West Mansfield 50 years ago has been opened, but water intrusion reportedly left some of its contents blackened, moldy and potentially beyond saving. The 1976 time capsule was...