Sports
August 19, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team began the 2026 season with a 1-1 stalemate against Worthington Christian. Kennedy McGrath tallied the Lady Pioneers...
Sports
August 19, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys golf team turned in a 153-166 verdict over Bellefontaine. Cam Barton of JA shot a medalist round of 37. He was followed by Austi...
Sports
August 19, 2026
The 2026 football season will open at home for the Triad Cardinals. They will host Ridgedale in a non-conference game with the kickoff set for 7 p.n. ...
Sports
Members of Triad’s football team are from left, front row, Logan Simms, Cayd Herron, Blayk Thomas, De’Von Minor, Landon Tomlin, Caleb Jordan, Wyatt Smith, Baylor Bahan, Waylin Holtsberry and Duncan Funderbaugh; second row, Jackson Williams, Connor Hayes, Jayden Minor, Luke Botkins, Silas Newland and Jordan Bland; third row, Hayden Ferguson, Carson Groves, Yuriel Guillen, Dallas Ross, Andrew Laughbaum, Karter Sarrazine, George Hartman, Ty Botkins and Dawson Hess; fourth row, Layton Mullins, Bentley Simpson, Galen Smith, Levi Hartman, Brady Funderbaugh, Westin Bahan, Liam Herron and Corbin Goehring; fifth row, Ashton Groves, Justin Haser and Bria Reid; sixth row, assistant coaches Braden Stambaugh and Erich Hopkins, head coach Tim Melvin and assistant coaches Brayden Webb and Eastin Huffman. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
August 19, 2026
There will be a new look to the Triad High School football squad for the 2026 campaign. Tim Melvin, a former assistant coach at Urbana High School the...
Education, Local News, News
August 19, 2026
Seniors at Marysville Early College High School were out painting their parking spaces during a brief break from the summer showers on Tuesday. Above,...
Local News, News
August 19, 2026
Both directions of East Fifth Street will be closed starting next month as the roadway improvement project gets underway. Marysville will begin the fo...
Education, News
Cleanup nearing completion, opening day expected to be delayed by a week
August 19, 2026
A boiler failure at Fairbanks Elementary School this summer led to mold growth throughout the building. District officials said work is being done to remediate the issue but it will push the start of ...
Education, News
This rendering shows the proposed new digital scoreboard planned for Fairbanks Local Schools' stadium. The scoreboard will be funded entirely through donations from Scotts Miracle-Gro, Memorial Health and Union Rural Electric. The district hopes to have it installed before the first home game on Aug. 28. (Graphic submitted)
August 19, 2026
Fairbanks Local Schools is getting a new scoreboard and stadium name just in time for the start of the school year, thanks to a few area businesses. At the regular board of education meeting Monday, d...
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
August 18, 2026
Marysville’s former city manager has figured out what he will do in his retirement: be a city manager. Terry Emery is planning to head over to the City of Johnstown to take a position as the lead admi...
Education, Local News, News
Parents looking to drop off or pick up students at Fairbanks this Wednesday will use the northern entrance and new campus access road, shown above in red. Vehicles will enter off Route 38, drive around the football stadium, loop behind the high school and then drive back around. The drop-off area is labeled in blue. The southern entrance, shown above in orange, will be for buses and staff parking only. (Graphic submitted)
August 18, 2026
Students and families returning to Fairbanks this week will notice a number of traffic changes. From detours dealing with the Route 38 bridge work to a newly installed campus access road, district off...
Local News, News
August 18, 2026
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSP) partnered with local agencies to hold an OVI checkpoint in Marysville on Saturday, which stopped over 100 drivers and led to one arrest. According to a release from...
Local News, News
August 17, 2026
Two new faces will be joining the Union County Airport Authority board. Recently, the Union County Commissioners voted to appoint both Karen Pilkenton and Chris Rigano to fill two open seats on the ai...
Court News, Local News, News
Grand jury indictments
August 15, 2026
A man allegedly swallowed $80 worth of meth to hide it from the police. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Dolan Chauncey Mills, 42, whose court-listed address is the Tri-County Regional Jail, a...
Local News, News, Plain City, ...
Magnus Development LLC, a company linked to Amazon Web Services, purchased 109 acres of land at 12030 Industrial Parkway, circled in yellow above, for $9.7 million in July. The land is under Jerome Township’s zoning for commerce district. (Graphic submitted)
August 15, 2026
A company linked to Amazon Web Services (AWS) quietly purchased over 100 acres of land on Industrial Parkway in Jerome Township last month. According to Union County GIS, on July 1, Magnus Development...
Local News, News
August 15, 2026
Similar to last year at this time, Union County’s second quarter investment earnings exceeded a million dollars. Treasurer Andy Smarra told the county commissioners Wednesday that the county’s investm...
Local News, News
The film Union County officially hit theaters Friday and its director, Adam Meeks, recently talked with the Journal-Tribune about the film’s release and the process of making it. Above: Meeks talks with lead actor, Will Poulter, during the filming of a scene in Logan County last year. (Photos submitted)
August 15, 2026
Adam Meeks’ new film, Union County , isn’t just a celebration of a local drug court program, he said it’s a love letter to Ohio and its people and places. And now those people can see it. After spendi...
Local News, News
August 13, 2026
Vehicles from previous cruise-ins at Pharisburg United Methodist Church, at the intersection of routes 4 and 347, are shown above and at left. The church will again celebrate classic American automobi...
Local News, News
Four devices cut down in county recently
August 13, 2026
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after four of their Flock cameras were cut down over the weekend. Sheriff Mike Justice said the four damaged Flock cameras were located in Raymond, S...
Local News, News
Members of the Marysville Division of Fire’s Swift Water Rescue Team head out in one of the city’s rescue boats Tuesday to assist residents of Crooksville. The community southeast of Columbus put out a call for assistance after storms produced heavy flooding in the area. (Photo submitted)
August 13, 2026
With heavy rains unloading on the community this week, officials in Crooksville, Ohio put out a call for help and Marysville answered. Members of the city’s fire division are back home and safe after ...
News
August 13, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Family members of Madison Andrews have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court alleging driver negligence in a crash that led ...
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
August 12, 2026
Marysville’s e-bike policy will now be updated to include, among other changes, rules for wearing a helmet. Council voted 5-2 Monday night to pass the legislation with the amendments that say children...
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
August 12, 2026
Residents on Walnut Street say a problem property needs to be dealt with. At the Monday night Marysville City Council meeting, residents took to the podium to express their frustrations over activity ...
News, Plain City, Plain City News
August 12, 2026
Plain City Village Council has approved a temporary moratorium on data center development within the village. Council met Aug. 10 with unfinished Ordinance 37-2026 on the agenda, establishing a tempor...
Local News, News
August 11, 2026
Richwood’s second annual Summerfest attracted locals of every age group to the Richwood Lake and Park on Saturday. With highs of up to 86 degrees and humid conditions throughout the day, attendees mad...
Local News, News
August 11, 2026
Above, two girls duel with balloon swords during Goodwill on the Block on Saturday, an event that celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Goodwill book store being open. The event featured prizes a...
Court News, Local News, News
August 11, 2026
Two individuals have been indicted in relation to the fiery crash that killed a man on Route 31 last month. According to the Marysville Division of Police, the case was presented recently to the Union...
Sports
August 19, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team began the 2026 season with a 1-1 stalemate against Worthington Christian. Kennedy McGrath tallied the Lady Pioneers’ goal. The score came on an assist from Hadley Li...
Sports
August 19, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys golf team turned in a 153-166 verdict over Bellefontaine. Cam Barton of JA shot a medalist round of 37. He was followed by Austin Meriweather-38, Parker McBride-38, Rylan Cron-40...
Sports
August 19, 2026
The 2026 football season will open at home for the Triad Cardinals. They will host Ridgedale in a non-conference game with the kickoff set for 7 p.n. on Friday. The Rockets will present Triad’s defens...
Sports
Fairbanks’ Carson Shope carries the ball against Triad during a 2025 game. Shope is one of the returning starters for the Panthers for the 2026 campaign, which begins Thursday at Colonel Crawford. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 18, 2026
Fairbanks’ football team will kick off the 2026 regular season a day earlier than other area gridiron squads. The Panthers, who are coming off a 3-7 record in 2025, will travel to Colonel Crawford on ...
Sports
Members of the Fairbanks football team are from left, front row, Daniel Bailey, Noah Mullett, Carson Shope, Reid Phelps, Cooper Phelps and Jackson Thomas; second row, Liam Kelly, Joseph Hatfield, Leo Winner, Brennan Peffer, Aiden Haffner, McClain Burns and Caleb Hoffman; third row, Max Winner, Carter Woody, Camden Rall, Lucas Berlin, Vinny Morton, Nevan Moore, Will Griffey and Connor Bjorkgren; fourth row, Casen Rankin, Grayson Burns, Raymond Alley, Koalton Willie, Caden Wills, Corin Burns, Graham Thompson, Landon Wright, Gauge Hutchinsand Robert Francis; fifth row, Grant Burns, Griffin Baum, Drystan Conley, Christian Sheets and Brody Kelley; sixth row, assistant coaches Mike Mays, Tjay Kemmere, Keenan Chapman, head coach Dave Carroll, assistant coaches Morgan Cotter, Kyle Whaley and Sean Diefenderfer. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
August 18, 2026
Despite finishing with a 3-7 record in 2025, Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll said the season produced significant long-term benefits because the team was forced to rely heavily on freshmen...
Sports
Seniors on the Marysville High School football team are from left, front row, Aloysius Roseburrough, Reagan O’Dell, Rivers Hodges, Brycen Luelleman, Cooper Foughty, Carter Shank and Evan Beany; second row, Brady Watkins, Deacon Henry, Mo Saidy, Trevor Helmuth, Landon Wimmers and Colin Wimmers; third row, Oscar Olding, Owen Harbold, Shane Brickner, Carter Dunn, James Stevenson, Allen VanHassel and Keefer Stackhouse. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
August 18, 2026
Marysville’s varsity football team will be taking to the road on Friday to begin the 2026 football regular season. The Monarchs (5-6 during the 2025 campaign) will play at Westerville North (3-7 a yea...
Sports
Members of the Marysville High School varsity football team are from left, front row, Evan Beany, Colin Wimmers, Carter Shank, Brycen Luelleman, Aloysius Roseburrough, Shane Brickner, Trevor Helmuth, Keefer Stackkhouse, Deacon Henry, Brady Watkins, Owen Harbold, Reagan O’Dell and Rivers Hodges; second row, Ryder Gross, Owen Morey, Collin Burris, Oscar Olding, Allen VanHassel, Landon Wimmers, Carter Dunn, James Stevenson, Cooper Foughty, Mo Saidy, Carter Paine and Austin McNamara; third row, Nolan Phillips, Javin Gillfillan, Jackson Firestone, Sullivan Stackhouse, Henry Brown, Brock Smith, AJ Shroyer, Bransen Allemang, Mason Potts, Luke Gibson, Carter Bohanan, Angelo Broussard and Jayden Foust; fourth row, Aiden Schultz, Austin Lamb, Owen Taylor, Alex Yendrek, Story Crotinger, Tucker Heminger, Gage Henry, Andrew Seibers, Lincoln Firestone, Bronson Davis, Griffen Beery and Ryder Young; fifth row, Collin McKinney, Kellen Williams, Leland Jarrells, Madoc Cavinee, Henry Allen, Dominic Thomas, Shane Bischoff, Noah Miller, Gavin Moore, Clayton Hover and Warren Robinson; sixth row, managers McKinley Heard, Olivia Yakali and Addison Young, trainer Darren Clancy, assistant coaches Kevin Brandfass, Ashton Schmutz, Stephen DeRoads and Brad McKinley and managers Katelyn Bickerstaff and Mikayla Pepper, trainer Ashley Hardbarger and manager Angel Moss; seventh row, assistant coaches Mike Braun, Jason Harrah, Tanner Powers, Jim Hodakievic and Andrew Bentz, head coach Mike Young and assistant coaches Kyle Burns and Ryan Fritch. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
August 18, 2026
A year ago, Mike Young was trying to put the pieces of Marysville’s football program in place. There were schedules to organize, expectations to establish and a culture to build as he began his first ...
Sports
In the photo above, Marysville’s Maddie Armstrong (10) advances the ball down the field while Greta Hooper (5) of Fairbanks gives pursuit. Armstrong tallied the Lady Monarchs’ goal for the contest. The local teams battled to a 1-1 stalemate Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
August 17, 2026
The girls soccer teams from Marysville and Fairbanks battled to a 1-1 stalemate during Friday evening’s match on the Lady Monarchs’ field. It was the opening contest of the 2026 season for both squads...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) picks up yardage during the 2025 game against Columbus Academy. The Pioneers were scheduled to go up against Marion Pleasant Friday evening for their final preseason scrimmage. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 17, 2026
Jonathan Alder head football coach Brett Glass has seen growth from his team during the preseason. The Pioneers recently scrimmaged against Teays Valley and Glass saw areas that looked strong. “It’s a...
Sports
August 17, 2026
Colin Wimmers of MHS races down the sideline against Dublin Scioto. The Monarchs wrapped up their preseason scrimmage schedule against the Irish. The Monarchs held a 2-0 lead at halftime on a safety. ...
Sports
North Union running back Wyatt Arver gains yardage running behind Peyton Wood during Thursday’s scrimmage against Fredericktown at Ohio Wesleyan University. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
August 17, 2026
The work that has been done by the North Union football team over the past few weeks has not been insignificant. In fact, it is part of the picture that will shape the Wildcats’ 2026 season. However, ...
Sports
In the photo to the left, Marysville left fielder Brooklyn Gamby (7) makes a catch while centerfielder Brie Jennings backs up the play. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
August 17, 2026
Marysville High School’s Brooklyn Gamby is beginning her senior year knowing where she will continue her athletic and academic careers on the next level. Gamby, an outfielder for the Lady Monarch soft...
Sports
August 17, 2026
The Marysville Baseball 2032 team recently won the Field of Dreams tournament in Iowa. The squad won all five of its games and played the title contest on the actual Field of Dreams ball field from th...
Sports
August 17, 2026
Years ago, Stephen DeRoads began his working career at Honda of America. He soon realized that wasn’t what his heart was telling him to do. DeRoads discovered his calling was really in teaching and co...
Sports
Row 1: Wendy Brown (mom), Erica Brown, Matt Brown (dad) Row 2: Natalie Brown (sister), Abby Brown (sister) Row 3: Josh Colvin (IU Kokomo Head Track and Cross Country Coach), David Barnett (Jonathan Alder Asst. Track Coach), Justin Creps (Jonathan Alder Head Track and Cross Country Coach) (Photo submitted)
August 12, 2026
Erica Brown started her athletic career on the volleyball court. Her interest, however, later turned to track and field. The recent Jonathan Alder High School graduate will continue her track sprintin...
Sports
Griffin Beery running the ball during a scrimmage against Delaware Hayes. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 11, 2026
Marysville head football coach Mike Young saw some good things and some things that still need work after his team’s first preseason scrimmage. The Monarchs made the short trip to Delaware Hayes to fa...
Sports
Members of the team are from left to right. Front row, Brock Wolford, Cam Wright, Bentley James, Brady Davis, Quinton Rogan and Austin Tabernik; back row, Coach Garry Wolford, Stephen Stambaugh, Zander Marbaugh, Landon Mooney, Oliver Waller, Uriah Ute, Kaydence Hughes, Coach Daryl Waller and Coach Gary Davis. (Photo submitted)
August 10, 2026
The Marysville Baseball 2032 team recently won the Field of Dreams tournament in Iowa. The squad won all five of its games and played the title contest on the actual Field of Dreams from the movie. In...
Sports
Marysville High School head football coach Mike Young reacts to a play during a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage. Young is beginning his second season at the helm of the Monarch gridiron program. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
August 7, 2026
Mike Young was certainly no stranger to Marysville High School football prior to the 2025 season. “I started at Marysville as an assistant coach back in 2013,” said Young, who is about to embark on hi...
Sports
August 6, 2026
Today Fairbanks boys golf home vs. West Jefferson, 4:30 p.m. North Union girls golf home vs. Ridgemont, 10 a.m. Triad boys golf home vs. Mechanicsburg, West Liberty-Salem and Northeastern, 10 a.m. Jon...
Sports
Luke Poling hitting the golf ball at a tournament. (Journal-Tribune by Bob Putman)
August 5, 2026
In its first match of the season, the North Union boys golf team finished third on Monday in the Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek. The Wildcats finished third overall with a score of 355 while, ...
