Athletes of week named
Sports
Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. -Marysville: Delaney Sherwood, a senior bowler, helped lead the Lady Monarchs to the runner-up...
Central Buckeye Conference conducts swimming meet
Sports
Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
The Central Buckeye Conference recently held its swimming championships at Wright State University. Results for Jonathan Alder and Benjamin Logan were...
NU wrestlers place first, third in tourneys
Sports
Bob Putman 
February 4, 2026
Led by several individual champions, North Union took first place during the recent Delaware Christian wrestling  tournament. Earning individual title...
Mural dilemma
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 4, 2026
Temperatures climbed above freezing on Tuesday and the ensuing melt served to lengthen icicles already forming in the area, like the ones shown above on the mural near Hatfield Corner Park at the inte...
Future plans for YMCA facility discussed
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
February 4, 2026
The CEO of the YMCA of Central Ohio said making some changes to the Union County YMCA could increase community involvement but those changes have to be locally led. Tony Collins, the organization’s CE...
Sheriff’s office announces winners of yearly awards
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 3, 2026
The Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards banquet at the Automotive & Mobility Innovation Center to recognize the accomplishments of their employees and others for the calendar year of 2025. The a...
Mental health service provider leaving
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Maryhaven to close Mills Center facility in May
By Michael Williamson 
February 3, 2026
Maryhaven at the Mills Center will be leaving Union County later this year. Adam Negley, director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County, said the addiction and recovery services prov...
UC prepares for reduction in SNAP, other programs
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By Michael Williamson 
February 3, 2026
Changes coming from the federal and state levels that Union County officials warned about in November are set to hit locally later this year. The county commissioners approved the annual funding allot...
Annexation of old Ranco property delayed
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By Michael Williamson 
February 3, 2026
The approval process for the former Ranco property just outside of Plain City has been held up slightly as property owners work through surveying issues. The Union County Commissioners recently moved ...
Incident brings aggravated burglary charge
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
February 2, 2026
The Marysville Police Department responded to and arrested a homeless man in a burglary case on Friday. According to police reports, Jackie W. Shoopman Jr., 54, who is listed as homeless in Marysville...
Two-vehicle crash at Fourth and Main
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 2, 2026
Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at the corner of Main Street and Fourth Street in Uptown Marysville just before 4 p.m., Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Treasurer: Residents should not pay full-year tax bill
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 2, 2026
The Union County Treasurer is recommending residents pay the first half tax bills rather than all of it at once. Treasurer Andy Smarra sent out a release recently as taxpayers around the county look t...
Meijer planned for Jerome Township
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By Jack Christian 
February 2, 2026
Jerome Township officials announced that Meijer will be coming to the township as part of a larger commercial development project expected to span the next several years. In addition to the Meijer Sup...
Data centers still knocking on Jerome’s door
News, Plain City News
By Jack Christian 
February 2, 2026
Jerome Township provided a brief update on recent developments surrounding proposed data centers in the township. In December, Jerome Township issued two new zoning certificates for data centers tied ...
Scotts honored for commitment to military families
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By Kyle Meddles 
February 2, 2026
Ken Bonnell, local Vietnam veteran and chairman of the Union County Military Family Support Group, presented a certificate of appreciation to the associates of Scotts Miracle-Gro on Thursday in recogn...
Leadership change made at YMCA
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 31, 2026
The Union County YMCA has a new acting executive director. YMCA officials announced Friday that Trevor Secord is no longer in the role and that Michelle Pever has stepped into the position. While the ...
Union County shines at Sundance
News
Journal-Tribune reporter Michael Williamson, shown above at left, watches Union County online Thursday morning during the film’s premiere run at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The film, shot locally last year in Union and Logan counties, features actors Noah Centineo, screen left, and Will Poulter, screen right, as foster brothers working through a court-mandated drug recovery program. The scene depicted was shot at Franke’s Wood Products in Marysville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Film a glowing portrait of area's drug court system
By Mike Williamson 
January 31, 2026
Editor's note: Reporter Michael Williamson took part in an online screening of the movie Union County as part of the Sundance Film Festival Thursday for this article. --- Union County , the feature fi...
Honda, DriveOhio create technology to facility roadway repairs
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As the Honda test vehicles detected the condition of critical roadway surfaces, pavement markings and roadside assets, ODOT operators were able to review the deficiencies in real time through web dashboards developed by Honda and Parsons. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 30, 2026
The following information comes from Honda of America. ––– Honda and DriveOhio, the smart mobility hub of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), have completed a first-of-its-kind pilot project...
Students prepare for winter musical
Education, Local News, News
By Chad Williamson 
January 30, 2026
Creekview Intermediate School students are preparing to perform Moana Jr. this weekend. Performances will be held at the Marysville High School auditorium Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2...
Indictments stem from massage parlor raid
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By Kyle Meddles 
January 29, 2026
Three Marysville residents have been charged in connection to a commercial sex operation and money laundering at a Marysville massage parlor raided by area police in February of 2025. The Union County...
Cook’s Pointe zoning language eyed
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville City Council will consider a zoning amendment for Cook’s Pointe, the development between Route 31 and Route 4 north of Marysville, at the next meeting in February. The request would clear up the development’s zoning text for the various subareas shown in the map above. (Graphic submitted)
Developer seeks ability to attract more businesses
By Michael Williamson 
January 29, 2026
Developers for Cook’s Pointe are looking to clear up zoning texts that hasn’t been revised in more than a decade. That requested zoning amendment was set to go before city council on Monday but city o...
Brother, sister duo deliver final papers
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 29, 2026
A pair of long-tenured news carriers at the Journal-Tribune will be making their final deliveries today. Brother and sister duo Kage Moss and Cecillia Archer have delivered papers for over 10 years. D...
Snow removal begins
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 28, 2026
Marysville crews started removing large snow piles in the Uptown area Wednesday evening. Officials marked the areas with signage, asking drivers not to park along streets in the Uptown between 8 p.m. ...
Marysville swimmers compete in OCC Cardinal Division meet
Sports
Marysville’s boys 200 yard freestyle relay team earned second-place honors during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division meet. Members of the team are from left, Carter Pancallo, Patrick Filbert, Rylan Brown and Brady Cordonnier. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
Marysville’s boys swimming team placed fifth and the girls were sixth during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division meet. Dublin Jerome captured top team honors during the boys meet with 305 po...
New HOFer Draudt was three-sport MHS captain
Sports
By Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
The Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct three new members on Friday, Feb. 6. The addition of softball pitcher Amber Church Kuchmek, three-sport standout Scott Draudt and cross-cou...
Lady Panthers set single-game three-point record during win
Sports
Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm (3) and Claire Meihls (12) fight for ball possession against Pleasant’s Carly Columber (4) underneath the basket during the second half. Pictured in the background for FHS is Mara Vicari (24). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 4, 2026
The age-old saying of records are meant to be broken came to light at Fairbanks High School on Monday. The Lady Panther hoop squad not only earned a 67-57 win against visiting Marion Pleasant, but als...
Cagers have mixed results
Sports
By Bob Putman 
February 4, 2026
Triad’s girls varsity basketball team dropped a 62-17 decision to Benjamin Logan on Monday. Taylor Queen led the Lady Cardinals with six points, while Emma Martin added five. Addi Matthews finished wi...
Monarch gymnasts win meet against several teams
Sports
Skylar Langhirt is the only senior on the Marysville High School gymnastics team. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
January 30, 2026
Marysville’s gymnastics team captured top honors during a multi-team meet on its Senior Night. Skylar Langhirt is the lone senior on Marysville’s team. The Lady Monarchs finished with a total of 127.1...
Marysville bowling teams have recent tournament success
Sports
Marysville’s Delaney Sherwood prepares to release the ball down the lanes. MHS’ bowling teams have had solid results in recent tournaments. (File photo)
By Tim Miller 
January 30, 2026
Marysville High School’s boys bowling team turned in a championship performance during the recent annual King’s Classic Tournament, hosted by the Bellefontaine High School bowling squads. The event wa...
Turnovers offset strong MHS shooting during loss to Braves
Sports
Kellen Carter (23) of Marysville goes up for a shot. Carter scored 15 points during a 59-49 loss at Olentangy on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
January 30, 2026
Marysville’s varsity boys cagers had a solid shooting performance during a road game at Olentangy. The Monarchs sank 50% of their two and three-point attempts against a Braves squad that went into the...
Monarch boys grapplers roll to win over Delaware Hayes
Sports
Marysville’s Trent Sharp (right) defends a takedown move by Delaware Hayes’ Riddick Franks during a match at 144 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 30, 2026
Marysville’s boys wrestling team celebrated not only its senior class but also a 48-19 dual meet win over Delaware Hayes on Wednesday. While the final result was ultimately one-sided, it does not tell...
NU bowlers fall to Indian Lake; girls JV cagers top West Liberty
Sports
By Bob Putman 
January 30, 2026
North Union came up just short in its Central Buckeye Conference boys bowling match against Indian Lake on Wednesday. The Wildcats finished with a score of 2,538, while the Lakers finished with a coun...
Benjamin Logan honors 2000 baseball team
Sports
Members of the 2000 Benjamin Logan baseball team inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame are from left, Mark Butler, Blake Carpenter, Geoff Kerns, Zach Haney, Zach Grant, Jeff Lowe, Jeff Fox, John Kerns, Nic Crabtree, Kris Crawford, David Gilbert, Nathan Gregg, Doug Rutan, Tracy Gregg and Beau Harmon. Josh Bauman, Jeff Bednarki and Adam Sheeley were not in attendance. (Photo submitted)
January 29, 2026
Benjamin Logan High School recently recognized one of the most accomplished seasons in Raider athletics history during the boys basketball home game against Graham. Members of the 2000 Benjamin Logan ...
Lady Monarchs top Jerome; JA girls, Triad boys drop basketball contests
Sports
Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth (23) fires up a shot. Hackworth led the Lady Monarchs with 22 points during a victory over Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
January 29, 2026
Marysville High School’s girls varsity basketball squad upped its overall record to 12-5 with a recent 45-33 victory at Dublin Jerome. MHS is also 3-4 in the Cardinal Division of the Ohio Capital Conf...
Fairbanks girls hand Tigers first loss; Jonathan Alder Pioneer boys defeat Kenton Ridge
Sports
Livi Maine (44) of Fairbanks applies defensive pressure to an opponent in this file photo. Maine led the team with 12 points during a recent win over West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
January 28, 2026
Fairbanks’ girls basketball team handed West Liberty-Salem its first setback in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division. The Lady Panthers’ 55-42 triumph puts the Tigers at 11-1 in the division an...
Local athletes of week named
Sports
By Tim Miller 
January 28, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. They are as follows: Marysville: Junior wrestler Carter Shank is Marysville’s honoree. Shank was the highest-placing Monarch during the recent M...
Jonathan Alder senior will play golf at Ohio Dominican
Sports
By Tim Miller 
January 28, 2026
Mother Nature’s recent winter blast obviously means local golfers won’t be hitting the links for quite some time. An area high school linksman, however, will continue his career on the collegiate leve...
Benjamin Logan bowlers top Fort Loramie
Sports
By Tim Miller 
January 28, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s boys bowling team defeated Fort Loramie 2707-2450 during a recent match. Conner Chambers led the Pioneers with games of 234 and 205 for a 439 series. Wyatt Levan finished with a 428 s...
Second-half run propels NU boys over Benjamin Logan
Sports
Wyatt Arver of North Union drives between Maddox Vermillion and Clayton Jenkins of Benjamin Logan. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
January 27, 2026
North Union varsity boys basketball coach Austin Terrill and his counterpart, Scott Vermillion of Benjamin Logan, were in agreement as to the key point of Friday’s Central Buckeye Conference game at N...
Lady Cats trounce visiting Benjamin Logan
Sports
North Union’s Kailyn Colegrove (30) dashes up the court and past the midline while being guarded by Benjamin Logan’s Molly Siefring (2) during the first half. The senior Lady Cat tallied four points in the team’s win over the visiting Lady Raiders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 27, 2026
North Union’s girls basketball program earned a running clock during its senior night festivities last Saturday evening. The Lady Cats tallied a 60-20 victory over visiting Benjamin Logan to improve t...
FHS defeats Mechanicsburg
Sports
Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann (1) posts up against a West Liberty-Salem defenders during a recent home game. The junior Panther accounted for 18 points in the teams win over Mechanicsburg last Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 26, 2026
Fairbanks’ boys basketball program secured another OHC win after handing a 67-35 final tally to visiting Mechanicsburg. The Panthers improved to 15-2 overall following last Friday’s conference matchup...
MHS drops Homecoming hoop game to Dublin Jerome
Sports
Levi Carouso of Marysville converts a steal into a layup Friday evening against Dublin Jerome. The Monarchs dropped their Homecoming game, 47-45. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
January 26, 2026
The frustration was plainly evident in the voice of Marysville High School boys basketball coach Mark Tinklenberg. “I’m sick of losing when the other team is just tougher than we are,” the fifth-year ...
Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team honored on 20th anniversary season of state championship
Sports
The March 20, 2006 edition of the Marysville Journal-Tribune splashed the story across the sports section. Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team won the Division III state championship by beating Youngtown Ursuline at The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center. The newspaper was on display Wednesday evening when school officials held a 20th anniversary recognition for the team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
January 24, 2026
“I just can’t believe it’s been 20 years.” That was the reaction of Brianna Votaw when she and her 2005-2006 Jonathan Alder girls basketball teammates returned to the high school Wednesday evening. Sc...