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June 8, 2026

Wrestling camp under way

By Kevin Behrens

The Marysville High School wrestling program is hosting its annual summer camp. The first two days featured technique from the United StatesNaval Academy. Ensign Ben Barton, director of operations for Navy wrestling demonstrates a single leg finish on Quinn Kinner, who is the head coach of Navy RTC (regional training center). The Marysville camp had 30 guys register and will run through Wednesday.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Local softball players earn Central Buckeye Conference accolades

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Jonathan Alder’s Logan Donaldson slaps the ball for a base hit. The Lady Pioneer freshman earned first-team honors in the Central Buckeye Conference. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Local softball players earn Central Buckeye Conference accolades

By Tim Miller

June 8, 2026

The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its top 2026 softball players for the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Players from Jonathan Alder and Benjamin Logan were honored. North Union player...

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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey flies through the air in a long jump competition. Lindsey placed as the state runner-up during the Division IV meet. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)

N. Union’s Lindsey places second

By Bob Putman

June 8, 2026

With one jump remaining, North Union junior Gabby Lindsey knew her final long jump attempt for the season needed to be a really good one. Lindsey had qualified for the finals, finishing fifth in the p...

Area athletes place during state track and field meet

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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey is pictured competing in the Division IV girls state finals in the 400 meter dash on Friday. Lindsey finished third. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Area athletes place during state track and field meet

By Tim Miller

June 8, 2026

A number of Union County-area track and field athletes competed in either finals or semifinals on Friday during the 2026 Ohio High School Jesse Owens state meet. The competition is being held at the J...

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Above, responders were dispatched to a home in Mill Valley for a fire that spawned out of a garage. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Mill Valley house fire injures one

By From JT Staff Reports

June 9, 2026

Marysville police and fire units responded to a residential fire in Mill Valley Tuesday morning. According to a release from the Marysville Fire Department, first responders were sent to a home in the...

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Different generations of Honda Accords sit outside the Honda Heritage Center west of Marysville before heading across the country as part of the car’s 50th anniversary celebration. Honda restored a number of vehicles built at the Marysville plant for event. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Five decades, one Accord

Honda gives J-T reporter keys to various versions of its flagship vehicle

By Michael Williamson

June 9, 2026

Editor’s note: For the 50th anniversary of the Honda Accord, the company restored a number of models manufactured at the Marysville Auto Plant that went on to be displayed for other anniversary events...

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First-ever UCSO fishing event fills up instantly

By From JT Staff Reports

June 9, 2026

The first annual Cops and Bobbers Youth Fishing Event hasn’t yet happened but there are already plans to expand it. The Union County Sheriff’s Office announced the event last week and set it for June ...

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Jonathan Alder’s Logan Donaldson slaps the ball for a base hit. The Lady Pioneer freshman earned first-team honors in the Central Buckeye Conference. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Local softball players earn Central Buckeye Conference accolades

By Tim Miller

June 8, 2026

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Weekend storms hammer portions of county

By Michael Williamson

June 8, 2026

A band of severe weather passed through the area on Saturday producing thunderstorms with high wind speeds and rain. The weather caused damage to several trees and structures in Unionville Center, inc...

Richwood has strong turnout for Hooked on Fishing event

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Prizes ranging from fishing poles to tackle boxes were given to children and teens in three separate age groups for those who caught the largest fish at the Richwood Lake Park on Saturday. Above, prized poles sit on display next to a memorial for George “Soapy” Showalter, whose namesake has been attached to the event since his passing in 2024. (Photo submitted)

Richwood has strong turnout for Hooked on Fishing event

By Kyle Meddles

June 8, 2026

Despite some thunderstorms around noon on Saturday, over 70 children and parents came to Richwood Lake Park for the annual George “Soapy” Showalter Hooked on Fishing derby. A reported 76 children from...