Mark Goode finishes senior season committed to Ashland University
Sports
July 29, 2026
Mark Goode running at the State Championship held at Ohio State. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Mark Goode finishes senior season committed to Ashland University

By Tim Miller 

It was in early June that Jonathan Alder senior Mark Goode helped make the Pioneers’ boys 4×800 meter relay team take a spot at the top of the state awards podium.

Goode teamed with younger brother Jake,  Ian O’Dell and Lincoln Wilson to capture the Division III boys state championship in t...

JA football takes a week off before preseason activities begin
Sports
Trey Bentley of JA dodges opponent. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
JA football takes a week off before preseason activities begin
By Tim Miller 
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...
Jonathan Alder High School softball tradition
Sports
Logan Donaldson prepares to catch a fly-ball during the 2026 campaign. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Jonathan Alder High School softball tradition
By Tim Miller 
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...
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JA football takes a week off before preseason activities begin
Sports
Trey Bentley of JA dodges opponent. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
JA football takes a week off before preseason activities begin
By Tim Miller 
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...
Trustees dismiss case against fire chief
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Trustees dismiss case against fire chief
Jerome officials order new investigation
By Sarah Vollrath 
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...
Hoyt leaving for job in Dublin
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Hoyt leaving for job in Dublin
Had been finalist for city manager job
By Michael Williamson 
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...
Nice catch
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Nice catch
By Sarah Vollrath 
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...
Jonathan Alder High School softball tradition
Sports
Logan Donaldson prepares to catch a fly-ball during the 2026 campaign. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Jonathan Alder High School softball tradition
By Tim Miller 
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...