Panthers will face tough task against Indians
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Panther quarterback Aidan Hafner (9) prepares to hand the ball off to Brennan Peffer (34). Fairbanks will host Mechanicsburg on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panthers will face tough task against Indians
Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
If there ever was a team that left everything it had on the field, it was the Panthers of Fairbanks last Friday evening. It took West Liberty-Salem, a...
Monarchs look to snap skid with game at Olentangy
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MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer throws the ball against Dublin Jerome. The Monarchs will travel to Olentangy on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs look to snap skid with game at Olentangy
Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
The Marysville Monarchs will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they travel to Olentangy on Friday. Both teams will carry 2-4 records ...
Lady Cats fall short of W. Liberty during varsity soccer contest
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North Union’s Kinley Balzer (right) battles with West Liberty Salem’s Jenna Cline for ball possession. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Lady Cats fall short of W. Liberty during varsity soccer contest
Bob Putman 
September 30, 2026
North Union came up just a little short of a victory in its non-league home girls soccer match against West Liberty-Salem. However, the Lady Cats play...
MHS girls golfers top D. Hayes
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MHS girls golfers top D. Hayes
Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
Marysville’s girls golf team defeated Delaware Hayes 175-191. McKinley Samaniego and Savannah Huntington both carded scores of 41 to lead MHS. It was ...
FHS boys tally soccer win; BL teams sweep London
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CJ Rice (4) of Fairbanks battles a Grandview opponent for possesion of the ball. Also pictured for the Panthers are Ben Zahn (3) and Bode Stauffer (2). FHS won the non-conference match 2-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS boys tally soccer win; BL teams sweep London
Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
A 2-1 non-conference verdict over Grandview elevated Fairbanks’ boys soccer team to an 11-2-0 record for the 2026 season. Ty Schroeder put both of the...
NU spikers rally; earn marathon triumph over Bellefontaine
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North Union’s Katelyn Zimmerman (14) blasts the ball over the net against Bellefontaine. The Lady Cats rallied for a five-set victory. (Photo submitted)
NU spikers rally; earn marathon triumph over Bellefontaine
Bob Putman 
September 30, 2026
North Union rallied to earn a five-set volleyball victory over Bellefontaine on Monday at North Union. After winning the first set 27-25, North Union ...
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Cops and Cars show held
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Cops and Cars show held
By Michael Williamson 
September 30, 2026
Plain City residents and visitors attended the village’s inaugural Cops and Cars car show on Main Street Saturday afternoon. More than 100 vehicles signed up to participate in the event, which also fe...
Five Points roundabout slowdown questioned
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Council member challenges pushing project to 2028
Five Points roundabout slowdown questioned
By Michael Williamson 
September 30, 2026
Marysville’s city administration may be in favor of the Five Points roundabout delay but that doesn’t mean every city council member is. During the regular city meeting Monday night, council member Ma...
City eyes three additional firefighters
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City eyes three additional firefighters
By Michael Williamson 
September 30, 2026
The City of Marysville is looking to hire three additional firefighters. Council members voted Monday night to move a measure forward that would allow for that process to happen. Officials said this a...
Tressel, OSU star pitch fitness challenge
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Tressel, OSU star pitch fitness challenge
By Kyle Meddles 
September 30, 2026
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited North Union Elementary School on Tuesday as part of the district’s participation in the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge. During the day, student volunteers participated in ...
Two more city leaders set to depart
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Two more city leaders set to depart
By Michael Williamson 
September 29, 2026
A couple of additional department heads are leaving the City of Marysville. Planning and Developer Manager Ashley Gaver and Finance Director Brad Lutz are both vacating their positions within the admi...
Massive solar project regains momentum in Madison County
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Massive solar project regains momentum in Madison County
By Michael Williamson 
September 28, 2026
The largest solar project in Ohio may be back on track in a neighboring county. Earlier this month, the Ohio Power Siting board voted to reapprove the Oak Run Solar project, an 800-megawatt facility l...
Union Manor shooter to be freed
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Union Manor shooter to be freed
By Kyle Meddles 
September 26, 2026
The Ohio Parole Board recently voted to approve the release of Charles Price, who has spent nearly 40 years in prison on murder charges. Price, who was convicted in 1989 for shooting his estranged wif...
Power grid project comes with questions
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The proposed Grid Growth West Transmission Line through Union County would be just one of three power lines across the western part of the state. Residents were able to share their comments at a public open house Thursday. (Graphic submitted)
Power grid project comes with questions
By Michael Williamson 
September 26, 2026
Union County residents have mixed feelings about the proposed transmission line through the western part of the county. Officials connected to the project said there is also still time for public inpu...
For the love of candy
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For the love of candy
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 25, 2026
Homecoming parades always top the list in terms of the amount of candy that is thrown. When it comes to choosing the right receptacle, creativity can be crucial. Above, four girls took a break from a ...
Sources: Honda eyeing Union County for new $2.5B plant
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Sources: Honda eyeing Union County for new $2.5B plant
Automaker mum on plans, location
By Michael Williamson 
September 24, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Honda officials said there has been no decision yet on whether or not a new $2.5-billion facility is coming to the area, but sources...
Ben Logan Homecoming court named
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Ben Logan Homecoming court named
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2026
Benjamin Logan High School will crown its 2026-27 Homecoming king and queen Friday during the Raiders’ football game against Graham. Members of the Homecoming Court are, front row, left to right, Hayd...
JA Homecoming court identified
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JA Homecoming court identified
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2026
The Jonathan High School 2026 fall Homecoming court is set and the district will crown its king and queen at this Friday’s football game. Members of the Homecoming court are from left, junior Lillian ...
Farmers seek new land protections
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Farmers seek new land protections
By Michael Williamson 
September 24, 2026
A group of Darby Township landowners is looking to create the area’s first Agricultural Security Area (ASA). The Union County Commissioners heard a proposal from some of the local farmers Wednesday on...
Pool incident suspect ruled incompetent
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Pool incident suspect ruled incompetent
By Kyle Meddles 
September 23, 2026
The man arrested for exposing himself to a teen at the Marysville Municipal Pool in July was found incompetent to stand trial after a court hearing on Tuesday. Namon Joshua IV, 43, of Delaware, was ch...
Fairbanks Homecoming set
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Fairbanks Homecoming set
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 23, 2026
Fairbanks High School will crown its 2026 fall Homecoming queen and king prior to Friday’s football game against West Liberty-Salem. Members of the Homecoming court are from left, front row, freshman ...
Five Points project pushed to 2028
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Five Points project pushed to 2028
By Michael Williamson 
September 23, 2026
Drivers waiting on the update to the Five Points intersection are going to have to wait a little longer. Marysville officials said the project to redesign the intersection at West Fifth Street, Delawa...
Fairbanks Elementary back on track after failed boiler repaired
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Fairbanks Elementary back on track after failed boiler repaired
Officials say delayed start shouldn't impact make-up days
By Michael Williamson 
September 23, 2026
Things are running smoothly at Fairbanks Elementary School again after the building’s failed boiler system was repaired and students were able to return to the classroom. Superintendent Janel Chapman ...
Veterans Day program set for Nov. 8
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Veterans Day program set for Nov. 8
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 22, 2026
As the 250th birthday of our nation winds down, Veterans Day in November reminds us of all veterans who have served or are now serving. The Veterans Remembrance Committee has set the Veterans Day prog...
Man accused of strangling woman unconscious two times
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Man accused of strangling woman unconscious two times
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
September 22, 2026
A man from Raymond has been charged with multiple felonies for breaking a protection order with the mother of his children and allegedly strangling her. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Troy D...
Marysville Homecoming courts recognized
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Marysville Homecoming courts recognized
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 22, 2026
Marysville High School and Early College High School have announced their 2026 Fall Homecoming Courts. Above, members of the MHS court are, from left to right, in the front row, Kate Clarridge, Maddie...
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Panthers will face tough task against Indians
Sports
Panther quarterback Aidan Hafner (9) prepares to hand the ball off to Brennan Peffer (34). Fairbanks will host Mechanicsburg on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panthers will face tough task against Indians
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
If there ever was a team that left everything it had on the field, it was the Panthers of Fairbanks last Friday evening. It took West Liberty-Salem, a squad that has been a huge thorn in FHS’ side for...
Monarchs look to snap skid with game at Olentangy
Sports
MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer throws the ball against Dublin Jerome. The Monarchs will travel to Olentangy on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs look to snap skid with game at Olentangy
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
The Marysville Monarchs will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they travel to Olentangy on Friday. Both teams will carry 2-4 records into the contest. MHS head coach Mike Young said t...
Lady Cats fall short of W. Liberty during varsity soccer contest
Sports
North Union’s Kinley Balzer (right) battles with West Liberty Salem’s Jenna Cline for ball possession. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Lady Cats fall short of W. Liberty during varsity soccer contest
By Bob Putman 
September 30, 2026
North Union came up just a little short of a victory in its non-league home girls soccer match against West Liberty-Salem. However, the Lady Cats played well despite losing 2-1 to the Tigers. West Lib...
Monarch girls host golf invitational
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Monarch girls host golf invitational
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
Marysville’s girls varsity golf team hosted its annual invitational at Darby Creek Golf Course. Olentangy Orange won the team title with a score of 306. Olentangy was the runner-up with a 320, followe...
Benjamin Logan, Triad spikers win matches
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Benjamin Logan, Triad spikers win matches
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
A three-set sweep over Springfield Shawnee lifted Benjamin Logan’s volleyball record to 15-1 overall and 7-0 in the Mad River Division of the Central Buckeye Conference. Benjamin Logan leads the Mad R...
Runners compete at Ohio Caverns meet
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Runners compete at Ohio Caverns meet
By Bob Putman 
September 30, 2026
North Union, Benjamin Logan and Triad were among the cross country teams that competed on Saturday in the Ohio Caverns Invitational. North Union finished fifth in the girls meet with 123 points and Be...
Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season
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Benjamin Logan kicker Brandon Heater booted a 50-yard field goal during a 32-24 overtime loss to Graham last Friday. It was Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards during the 2026 season.
Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
Benjamin Logan place-kicker Brandon Heater booted a game-tying 50-yard field goal with plenty of room to spare on Friday against Graham. The kick, Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards this s...
Panther spikers drop match to Madison Plains
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Lailynn Burns of Fairbanks (13) goes up for a block in this file photo. The Lady Panthers dropped a match to Madison Plains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panther spikers drop match to Madison Plains
By Tim Miller 
September 28, 2026
Fairbanks slipped into a tie for first place in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division volleyball standings. The Lady Panthers dropped a 10-25, 18-25, 20-25 verdict to Madison Plains. FHS is 8-1 ...
MHS netters edge JA
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Lady Monarch Sami Haigh returns the ball over the net. Marysville’s girls tennis team scored a 3-2 verdict over Jonathan Alder during a non-conference match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
MHS netters edge JA
By Tim Miller 
September 28, 2026
Marysville’s girls tennis team upped its record to 3-10 with a 3-2 verdict over Jonathan Alder. Saee Karpe won the match for the Lady Monarchs with her 6-4, 6-2 triumph over JA’s Madison Reed during t...
Hat trick leads to victory
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Hat trick leads to victory
By Tim Miller 
September 28, 2026
Ty Schroeder tallied a hat trick (three goals) during Fairbanks’ 5-0 boys soccer triumph over Northeastern. The other goals for the Panthers were scored by Josh Arnold and Nolan Baker. Baker also tall...
Benjamin Logan middle school gridders pummel Springfield Shawnee
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Benjamin Logan middle school gridders pummel Springfield Shawnee
By Tim Miller 
September 28, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s eighth-grade football team blasted Springfield Shawnee 44-0. The Raiders’ defense forced a trio of turnovers. Included were two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns. Pick-o...
J. Alder spikers cap busy week with sweep over Tecumseh
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Jonathan Alder senior Peyton Hanna goes up for a block against Tecumseh. Hanna helped lead the Lady Pioners to a three-set sweep over the Arrows. JA wore pink jerseys on its Volley for the Cure night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
J. Alder spikers cap busy week with sweep over Tecumseh
By Tim Miller 
September 28, 2026
A busy week for Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team concluded with a three-set sweep for the Lady Pioneers. JA’s 25-12, 25-5, 25-9 verdict over Tecumseh was the third match over a four-day period for the...
Ben Logan royalty crowned
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Ben Logan royalty crowned
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 28, 2026
Benjamin Logan High School crowned its 2026 Homecoming royalty during festivities Friday night. Lydia Johnson, left, daughter of Jacob and Kristen Johnson, was crowned Homecoming queen. Johnson serves...
A night for royalty in Union County
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A night for royalty in Union County
Marysville, Fairbanks and Jon Alder hold homecomings
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 28, 2026
Above, Marysville High School (MHS) and Early College High School (ECHS) announced their Homecoming kings and queens Friday before the game against Dublin Jerome. Crowned were, from left to right, MHS...
Monarchs outgain Celtics, lose by 33
Sports
Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) comes down with a circus catch which resulted in a 36-yard gain during the second half of Friday’s game. Henry had three catches for 101 yards and a touchdown and had another long touchdown reception negated by a Monarch penalty. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs outgain Celtics, lose by 33
By Chad Williamson 
September 26, 2026
Marysville’s football team put up a stat line Friday night that you might not believe if you didn’t see the game. Marysville surrendered just 150 yards of offense in its Homecoming contest, but someho...
JA rolls to Homecoming win over Tecumseh
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Christian Amann of Jonathan Alder (2) goes in for a touchdown against Tecumseh. The Pioneers won their Homecoming game, 38-8. (Journal-Tribune photø by Josh Kaeser)
JA rolls to Homecoming win over Tecumseh
By Josh Kaeser 
September 26, 2026
By JOSH KAESER Jonathan Alder started fast and never looked back Friday night, cruising past Tecumseh, 38-8, to remain unbeaten on the season. The Pioneers jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead behind a ...
Fairbanks Panthers drops double overtime verdict to West Liberty
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Fairbanks’ Carson Shope (2) looks to elude West Liberty-Salem defenders. The Panthers fell 33-27 in double overtime during their Homecoming game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks Panthers drops double overtime verdict to West Liberty
By Tim Miller 
September 26, 2026
Winning the Ohio Lottery Pick 6 game will put some money in your pocket. Just don’t use that name around Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll any time soon. The Panthers (1-5) threw a couple of...
Mechanicsburg topples Triad Cardinals
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Quarterback Ty Botkins of Triad takes off with the football at Mechanicsburg. The Cardinals lost 54-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
Mechanicsburg topples Triad Cardinals
By Eva Paspalis Case 
September 26, 2026
The Triad Cardinals varsity football team had a rough night in Mechanicsburg when they faced the Indians for Mechanicsburg’s Homecoming game. Triad fought hard until the very end but the Indians claim...
Wildcats snap two-game skid with 21-7 victory at Indian Lake
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North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) escapes the grasp of an Indian Lake defender. The Wildcats won, 21-7. (Photo submitted)
Wildcats snap two-game skid with 21-7 victory at Indian Lake
By Bob Putman 
September 26, 2026
North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar may have not liked some scoring chances that got away on Friday in the Central Buckeye Conference opener at Indian Lake. However, there is one thing that is...
Area high school golfers advance to district events
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Area high school golfers advance to district events
By Bob Putman 
September 25, 2026
The Fairbanks girls and boys golf teams each advanced to the Division II district tournament following sectional play earlier this week. North Union will also be moving on in the girls tournament and ...
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