Local News, News
March 14, 2025
Marysville residents have questions about the planned roundabout at Five Points and the city engineer is offering some answers. Officials recently ann...
Education, News, Plain City
March 14, 2025
Residents in the Jonathan Alder school district can now get a full picture of the school’s finances. At the March board of education meeting, Treasure...
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
March 14, 2025
The list of finalists for the Marysville superintendent’s job has been whittled to three, two of whom have local ties. According to school board presi...
Court News, News
March 14, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version to include more information. Former Union County Humane Agent Steffen Baldwin has b...
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The city prepared drawings for the airport board that showcase what the stormwater basin work will look like. Above, the city drawings are superimposed on a Google Earth image of the water basins. The Adena Pointe basin, filled with water at left, will be connected to the larger basin to the right by a swale, its pathway shown in purple. This will naturally move stormwater to the larger basin and avoid any flooding into the surrounding field. (Journal-Tribune graphic by Kyle Meddles)
March 13, 2025
The city will look to make stormwater improvements on a set of water basins at the Adena Pointe development as part of ongoing dealings with the City ...
Sports
North Union’s Cameron Ludwig (top) sprawls on an opponent during a junior varsity tournament at Marysville High School earlier in the regular season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
March 13, 2025
North Union’s boys and girls wrestling programs grew together in unique ways during the 2024-25 season. “I would say for a lot of kids it was growth i...
Local News, News
March 14, 2025
Marysville residents have questions about the planned roundabout at Five Points and the city engineer is offering some answers. Officials recently announced a revision of the site plan concept for the...
Education, News, Plain City
March 14, 2025
Residents in the Jonathan Alder school district can now get a full picture of the school’s finances. At the March board of education meeting, Treasurer Mark Ingles told members that, like many treasur...
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
March 14, 2025
The list of finalists for the Marysville superintendent’s job has been whittled to three, two of whom have local ties. According to school board president Bill Keck, Marysville High School Principal K...
News
March 12, 2025
The idea of a cannabis dispensary in North Lewisburg is not just a concept, as a long-time business owner in the village has applied for a change of use permit. According to a change of use applicatio...
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Council vote fends off dispensary ban, for now
March 12, 2025
A Tuesday night meeting in North Lewisburg was filled with heartfelt stories from residents, council members and even the police chief about the benefits and ills of cannabis use. After seemingly pass...
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A logjam removal crew member waits for cabling to be attached to a log in Mill Creek Wednesday before removing it from the water. Once the log is pulled from the creek, the crew uses the log skidder, shown above, to remove and stack the log along the bank. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
March 12, 2025
Since crews started clearing logjams in Mill Creek late last year, officials said thousands of logs have been pulled from the waterway. Joe Eads, with Union County Soil and Water Conservation District...
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March 12, 2025
Agencies hold training The Marysville Police Department hosted joint training with the Bellefontaine Police Department and the Union County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday morning at a soon-to-be demolished ...
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March 12, 2025
Richwood’s Route 47 project will be pushed back from 2026 to 2027. At the regular meeting of village council on Monday, Village Administrator Monte Asher said he attended a meeting with Craig Mescher ...
Marysville City Council, News
March 12, 2025
Some Marysville City Council members are urging caution as they consider the new Economic Development Incentive Policy (EDIP). At the regular city council meeting Monday night, Eric Phillips, economic...
Marysville City Council, News
March 12, 2025
A medical waste sterilization facility that was initially rejected by Marysville City Council is back up for discussion. The board heard the first reading of a zoning code amendment Monday night that ...
News
March 12, 2025
Brittney Mack returns to Marysville Saturday, less than a year after her debut on The Avalon Theatre stage. Known for her work in the blockbuster hit Broadway Musical SIX, Mack is bringing an entirely...
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March 10, 2025
Union County officials are concerned about a couple of measures at the state level that could impact decisions and funding at the local level. One of those measures is pulling funding away from Region...
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The planned Jerome Township garage building, pictured above in a rendering, will feature seven bays for the township’s truck fleet along with dedicated locker room, office and break room space. The building is set to be built in the yard just across from the township building parking lot at 9777 Industrial Parkway. (Graphic submitted)
March 10, 2025
Jerome has made a pivotal next step in seeing the new township garage building erected. At the regular meeting of the trustees recently, Township Administrator Brandon Standley announced that the bids...
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$4M miscalculation; operation in red in 2027
March 8, 2025
An unintentional miscalculation in financial projections for the November 2024 levy will result in a $4 million shortfall for the Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Superintendent Kara ...
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The Hyland Commons development, shown above outlined in red, is slated to go north of the Jerome Grand development on Hyland-Croy Road, with the assumed phase two expansion of Jerome Grand to the west. The newly zoned 6.97-acre lot is intended to have retail uses as well as residential apartments and act as a community center to the surrounding neighborhoods. (Graphic submitted)
March 7, 2025
Jerome Township approved the rezoning request for rural land north of the Jerome Grand development, paving the way for a new community center to be built. During a public hearing on Tuesday, the board...
Education, News
Stepped down as president, will continue to remain involved in scholarship process
March 7, 2025
Judi Green has always called it "rich." Not in the sense of wealth, but in history, dedication and the deep-rooted belief in education that runs through the alumni of Marysville High School. The schol...
Marysville City Council, News
New designs for the Five Points roundabout, shown above, indicate there will be four routes at the intersection, as the City of Marysville plans to shut down and reroute a portion of East Fifth Street and add a light. The concept comes after the city announced it purchased the land that currently holds Eda’s Italian Ice. The project is slated for 2027. (Graphic submitted)
March 6, 2025
The City of Marysville has acquired the property that currently houses Eda's Italian Ice. City officials announced Thursday afternoon that they acquired 825 Delaware Ave., a deal made possible through...
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
March 6, 2025
Only 11 individuals applied for the open Marysville superintendent position. Applications were accepted through the end of February and officials hope to have a final candidate named by the end of Mar...
Court News, News
March 5, 2025
A Raymond man is facing as many as 15 years in prison for allegedly strangling his girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury is indicting Lee Allen Alderson, 55, whose court-listed address is 25984 Rout...
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Milford Center, Richwood would likely be next in line for funding
March 5, 2025
Milford Center and Richwood will be the two target areas for the next round of infrastructure funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Both the Union County Commissioners and...
Sports
Jonathan Alder senior Noah Hess, left, and North Union senior Miles Hall (23 to the right) both drive toward the basket during 2024-25 season games. Hess and Hall were named to the respective first teams in the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Hall was named the Mad River player of the year. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
March 13, 2025
North Union senior Miles Hall was recently named the Central Buckeye Conference’s boys basketball player of the year in the circuit’s Mad River Division. Hall was the second-leading scorer in the enti...
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March 12, 2025
Marysville’s boys bowling team competed during the recent Division I state tournament. The event was held at HP Lanes in Columbus. There were 16 teams that competed during the qualifying round. Marysv...
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Marysville’s Audrey Spooner, second from left, stands on the awards podium at the Division I state indoor track and field meet. Spooner finished fourth in both the high jump and the triple jump. (Photo submitted)
March 12, 2025
The 2024-25 high school indoor track and field season concluded on Saturday. A number of Marysville athletes competed in the Division I meet that was held at the Spire Institute in Geneva. Audrey Spoo...
Sports
Triad’s Awsom Mitchell (back) levitates Barnesville’s Hines Ford (front) during the Division III semifinals. The Triad senior advanced to the Parade of Champions following a 12-2 major decision. The Cardinal cemented his career with his second straight runner-up medal after falling short to Edison’s Luke James, 7-5. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
March 11, 2025
Sunday evening’s Parade of Champions at The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center presented an opportunity for the Union County area wrestling world to see a trio of state champions crowned. As...
Sports
JA senior Noah Hess (13) holds up the Division IV regional runner-up trophy. Also pictured for the Pioneers is senior Sam Cramer (32). (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
March 10, 2025
Faced with having to overcome a double-digit deficit, Jonathan Alder did not back down on Saturday during its Division IV regional final against Gates Mills Hawken at Bowling Green State University. T...
Sports
In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Addy Lyon (left) hooks up against Olentangy Orange’s Chloe Tompkins in the match for third place in the girls 135-pound weight division. Lyon won the bout, 4-0. In the photo to the right, Monarch Carson Mize defends a single against Colin Wooldridge of Cincinnati LaSalle. Mize lost the match by a 5-4 count and went on to finish fourth in the boys Division I 175-pound weight class at the state tournament. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff and Kevin Behrens)
March 10, 2025
A handful of local high school wrestlers placed third-through-seventh during the 2025 Ohio High School Athletic Association state tournament that concluded on Sunday. Marysville garnered a third-place...
Sports
March 10, 2025
It was a mixed bag of success and non-success for area wrestlers during the Division III and Division II sections of the first day of wrestling on Friday at the Ohio High School Athletic Association s...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel, right, collides with a Napoleon opponent on a drive to the basket. Muetzel led JA with 12 points during a 56-45 victory during the Division IV regional semifinals at Bowling Green State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
March 8, 2025
Rough shooting by members of Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball team during the first half did not impact them once play resumed after the 10-minute halftime break. The Pioneers shot an abysmal 16.7% f...
Sports
March 7, 2025
Jonathan Alder senior Ryan Mark celebrates the team’s 56-45 victory over Napoleon during Thursday’s Division IV regional semifinal game. Mark was one of three JA players in double-figure scoring with ...
Sports
Marysville High School track and field athletes who will compete in the upcoming state indoor meet are from left, front row, Lyla Channell, Bailey Gross, Maggie Foust and Audrey Spooner; back row, Evan Donahue, Adam DeSutter, Paxton Herring and Mack Weithman. Nøt pictured, Caylee MacAdow. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
March 7, 2025
Several Marysville High School track and field athletes are preparing for the state indoor meet. Championship competition will be held Saturday for Division I at the Spire Institute in Geneva (northea...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Ethan Kuhns secures a double leg takedown on an opponent during the first round of championship matches at the Division II district tournament. The senior is being accompanied by two more grapplers representing the Scarlet and Black this weekend at the OHSAA state wrestling tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
March 7, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling team will have three representatives this weekend during the Division II state tournament. Seniors Ethan Kuhns (150) and Trenton Moodispaugh (126) will accompany sophom...
Sports
Triad’s Wyatt Smith (right) ties up with an opponent from North Union during a regular-season dual meet. The sophomore Cardinal will compete at 132 pounds at the Division III state tournament this weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
March 7, 2025
Triad’s boys wrestling team will double its state tournament participation this weekend. Last season, the Cardinals had only one grappler competing in the boys Division III state tournament. Senior Aw...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Ashton Martin slides into home during a 2024 contest. A pitcher-infielder, Martin will continue his career at Wright State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
March 6, 2025
Preseason practice is underway for high school baseball teams. Most squads will begin their 2025 regular season toward the end of the month. The Jonathan Alder Pioneers hope they can take a step up fr...
Sports
Marysville’s Katie Hammersmith (right) tries to secure a takedown on Gahanna-Lincoln’s Jordan Mills (left) during the championship semifinals at the district tournament. The junior 170-pounder is among five Lady Monarchs set to take the stage at this year’s state tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
March 6, 2025
Experience and veteran leadership are strong points for Marysville’s girls wrestling program. That culminated in five Lady Monarchs punching their tickets to the third edition of the Ohio High School ...
Sports
Marysville’s Oliver Fox (right) celebrates, along with assistant coach Curtis Thompson (background), after defeating Olentangy Orange’s Tyler Della Rocco during the consolation quarterfinals at the Division I district tournament last weekend. The 120-pounder is slated to compete in the Division I state tournament this weekend, along with five of his teammates. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
March 6, 2025
Newcomers and veterans of Marysville’s boys wrestling program have lofty goals heading into the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I state tournament. Out of the six qualifiers, half of th...
Sports
March 5, 2025
North Union’s Montana Donohue concluded a stellar senior season this past weekend as she finished 35th overall in the Division II state bowling championships at HP Lanes. Donohue got off to a good sta...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Blake Atkins (14) looks to pass the ball to teammate Sam Cramer (far right) during a 2024-25 game. The Pioneers will travel to Bowling Green State University on Thursday to face Napoleon in the Division IV regional semifinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
March 5, 2025
Napoleon High School’s boys basketball team will take a somewhat puzzling won-loss record into Thursday’s Division IV regional semifinal contest. The Wildcats stand at 11-13 as they prepare to take on...
Sports
Marysville’s CJ Collins (3) puts up a shot between a pair of Dublin Jerome defenders. Collins has been named to the Division I Central District first team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
March 5, 2025
Led by North Union’s Miles Hall, several area basketball players earned first-team honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its 2025 All-Central District high school boys and girls b...
Sports
Awsom Mitchell of Triad, right, hooks up with an opponent during a match at North Union during the 2024-25 season. Mitchell repeated as the Division III district champion at 175 pounds during action at Hobart Arena in Troy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
March 4, 2025
A pair of Triad High School boys wrestlers kept their 2024-2025 seasons alive following Division III district competition at Troy’s Hobart Arena. Awsom Mitchell, the Cardinals’ 175-pounder, has once a...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Rayce Watson (top) breaks down opponent Ethan Lewis of Roger Bacon High School during a 106-pound Division II district bout. Watson captured championship honors in the weight bracket at Wimington High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
March 4, 2025
Rayce Watson of Jonathan Alder brought home a Division II individual district wrestling championship from Wilmington High School over the weekend. Watson claimed top honors in the 106-pound division. ...
