Sports
May 15, 2025
Not your ordinary baseball game is probably the best way to describe it. The “it” would be Tuesday’s non-league contest between Kenton and North Union...
Sports
Fairbanks third baseman Nolan Baker (30) looks back to the umpire for a favorable call as he applies the tag to a West Liberty-Salem base runner. Baker’s stretch paid off as an out was called. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
May 15, 2025
It’s been said that nothing in life is free. That, however, doesn’t always apply in baseball. Fairbanks surrendered way too many “freebies” during Tue...
Sports
Marysville’s Lauren Mobley follows through on her swing. Mobley drove in two runs during a 7-3 victory over Teays Valley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
May 15, 2025
A six-run third inning lifted Marysville’s girls softball squad to a 7-3 victory over Teays Valley on Tuesday. The Lady Monarchs upped their record to...
Sports
Marysville’s Faythe Willis (3) takes a shot amid a heavy Westerville North defense during the second half. The junior Lady Monarch accounted for four goals in the team’s playoff win over the Warriors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
May 15, 2025
Marysville’s girls lacrosse team hosted its first-ever playoff game in dominant fashion Tuesday evening. It was a prosperous time all around with the ...
News
May 15, 2025
Jim Culbertson of Marysville helps remove a swarm of bees from behind the Hope Center on Court Street recently. Culbertson said he picked up beekeepin...
Education, News
May 14, 2025
As Marysville prepares for Saturday’s graduation ceremony, the school district recently released information on its top scholars for the class of 2025...
News
May 14, 2025
A Marysville Police Officer looks over the scene of a crash on West Fourth Street at around 9 p.m. Monday night. According to reports, the driver of the vehicle, Sarissa Moore, lost control and struck...
News
May 14, 2025
Richwood council further discussed backflow compliance and which related software to purchase. At the regular meeting of village council on Monday, water and sewer operator Eric Kincaid stepped in for...
News
May 14, 2025
Union County’s investment income is still solid after receiving a slight bump this quarter compared to the same time last year. Treasurer Andy Smarra told the county commissioners recently that, overa...
News
May 13, 2025
Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for Boston’s restaurant in Marysville. As patrons waited for tables Sunday, many, like those pictured above, picked up a Journal-Tribune to read as they pas...
News
Funds for grant program do not appear in 2026 federal budget
May 12, 2025
The villages of Milford Center and Richwood got the green light to apply for infrastructure funding this year but funding may not be available next year. Thomas Perry with Community Development Consul...
News
May 12, 2025
Emergency crews responded to a car fire near the VFW on Industrial Parkway around 9 p.m., Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Education, News
May 12, 2025
Emma Hamilton, center, is presented with the 15th annual Union County Master Gardener $2,000 scholarship award at the recent Marysville High School Scholarship & Awards Program by Audrey Kise, right, ...
News, Plain City News
May 12, 2025
Jerome went shopping for township improvements – purchasing some while adding another to its cart. At the recent meeting of the trustees last week, members voted to approve the purchase of a columbari...
News, Plain City, Plain City News
May 10, 2025
Plain City police were dispatched to the Plain City Public Library at 10:49 a.m., Friday, for a vehicle that struck the side of the building. Sergeant Tharon Prather with the Plain City Police Departm...
Local News, News
A clapboard, used on film sets to mark scenes and sync sound and picture, shows the name of a feature film being shot in Logan county. The image was posted on one of writer and director Adam Meeks’ social media accounts in April. Union County, which tells the story of a young man going through a drug court program, is a full-length version of a short film of the same name, which Meeks shot here five years ago. (Photo submitted)
Film about area drug court stars Will Poulter
May 9, 2025
Union County is about to become a marquee name. Literally. Filmmakers are currently in neighboring Logan County shooting a feature film called, oddly enough, Union County , a story about a recovering ...
News, Plain City, Plain City News
May 9, 2025
The Union County Engineer’s Office proposed a cost-sharing plan to Jerome Township for maintenance costs at the Mitchell-Dewitt roundabout. At the regular meeting of the trustees on Wednesday, Townshi...
News, Plain City, Plain City News
May 9, 2025
A line of law enforcement vehicles make their way through Plain City Wednesday night with lights flashing and sirens wailing. The parade was part of Light Ohio Blue, a statewide campaign to honor law ...
Court News, News
May 8, 2025
A Columbus man who previously pled guilty to fleeing from law enforcement has now been indicted for fleeing his prison sentence. Amir Hassaun Cotner, 27, of Columbus, is currently at large after alleg...
Education, News, Plain City News
May 8, 2025
The bond issue for Jonathan Alder Local Schools appears to have been defeated by a thin margin. Unofficial results from Tuesday’s election show vote totals between Union and Madison counties within 33...
Local News, News
May 7, 2025
The Triad Local School District saw its proposed income tax pass at the polls, as all three counties appeared to vote in support of the tax, according to unofficial reports from the boards of election...
Marysville City Council, News
May 7, 2025
Marysville voters overwhelmingly passed both proposed amendments to the city’s charter. Unofficial results from the May 6 election show each measure passed with more than 2,000 votes more than the opp...
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Marysville levy committee co-chairs Erica Goodwin and Steve Cox check election results online Tuesday night at a watch party at Benny's Pizza. The school levy passed easily with more than 61% of the vote. (Photo submitted)
School issue passed by 2,000+ votes after pair of prior defeats
May 7, 2025
Marysville’s levy committee shored up weak spots from two previous levy defeats and came up with a huge win Tuesday night, garnering more than 61% of the vote in the yes column. “The fact that the mar...
News
May 7, 2025
The Marysville Division of Police along with Marysville Fire and EMS responded to East Fourth Street at around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, for a two-vehicle crash involving a Honda CRV that saw front-end dam...
Court News, News
May 6, 2025
A Marysville man is facing as many as six years in prison for strangling and attacking family members. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Ronald Day, 52, of 840 Royal Oak Drive, charging him wit...
News
May 6, 2025
The Marysville Fire Division conducted a live-fire training exercise from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, in the area of Raymond Road near the City of Marysville Reservoir. As part of the training, a vacant...
Sports
May 15, 2025
Not your ordinary baseball game is probably the best way to describe it. The “it” would be Tuesday’s non-league contest between Kenton and North Union on the NU diamond. There was a seven-run first in...
Sports
Fairbanks third baseman Nolan Baker (30) looks back to the umpire for a favorable call as he applies the tag to a West Liberty-Salem base runner. Baker’s stretch paid off as an out was called. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
May 15, 2025
It’s been said that nothing in life is free. That, however, doesn’t always apply in baseball. Fairbanks surrendered way too many “freebies” during Tuesday’s 13-2 loss to West Liberty-Salem. “We gave u...
Sports
Marysville’s Lauren Mobley follows through on her swing. Mobley drove in two runs during a 7-3 victory over Teays Valley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
May 15, 2025
A six-run third inning lifted Marysville’s girls softball squad to a 7-3 victory over Teays Valley on Tuesday. The Lady Monarchs upped their record to 17-6-1 with the triumph over the Vikings, who fin...
Sports
North Union’s Miles Marlette (4) connects on an opposing pitch during a regular season game against Jonathan Alder. The Wildcat recorded an RBI and two hits in the team’s recent loss to Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
May 14, 2025
North Union’s baseball team suffered a recent 5-1 loss at Bellefontaine. The Wildcats grabbed an early lead in the top of the first inning. With one out on the board, starting Bellefontaine pitcher Sp...
Sports
May 14, 2025
The process continues in Marysville High School’s search for a new athletic director. The position recently began open when Joey Day stepped down to become the new athletic director at Wooster High Sc...
Sports
The three finalists for the Fairbanks athletic director position, from left to right, are Grey Huston, Chris Reese and Zach Dennis. (Photos submitted)
May 14, 2025
There is the possibility that Fairbanks High School will have a new athletic director very soon. At least that’s the hope of superintendent Adham Schirg. “We’re hoping we can hire the new athletic dir...
Sports
May 14, 2025
Marysville’s Macie Barta (right) sprints toward a first-place finish in the girls 100-meter dash, while Tucker Heminger (left) leaps for a fourth-place finish in the high jump during a recent meet. Th...
Sports
Liam Rhea of Fairbanks puts the ball in play. Rhea tallied one hit during a loss at West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
May 14, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s first baseball loss of the 2025 season came at the hands of Defiance. The Pioneers (19-1) dropped a 3-1 verdict during a game that was played in Lancaster over the weekend. The contes...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Mason Peterscheim delivers a pitch for Jonathan Alder. The Pioneers are the No. 1 seed for the upcoming Division IV district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
May 13, 2025
Jonathan Alder received top billing for the Central District Division IV baseball tournament following voting on Sunday by the coaches. The Pioneers (19-1 after Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Defiance), who a...
Sports
North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (left) attempts to reel in a throw from first base while Jonathan Alder’s Ava Schellhammer slides into second base during the top of the sixth inning. Schellhammer was safe on the play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
May 13, 2025
It has been a season of learning and growing for the Jonathan Alder softball team. That has pretty much been the story from the moment the Lady Pioneers held their first practice. They got off to a sl...
Sports
Marysville’s Brie Jennings rips a hit in this file photo. The Lady Monarchs split two games at Mount Vernon over the weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
May 13, 2025
The Lady Monarch softball team split a doubleheader on the road Saturday afternoon. Marysville traveled to Mt. Vernon to play Mansfield Madison and the host Yellow Jackets. MHS scored a 5-2 verdict ov...
Sports
Gabby Lindsey of North Union flies through the air in the long jump pit. Lindsey won two individual races, competed on a championship relay team and placed second in the long jump at the West Liberty-Salem Invitational. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
May 12, 2025
North Union’s Gabby Lindsey won two individual titles and was part of a winning relay team on Friday at the West Liberty-Salem Invitational. Lindsey won the 400 in the time of 59.04 seconds and later ...
Sports
Marysville first baseman James Hackworth, right, anticipates a possible pickoff attempt Friday evening against Olentangy Berlin. The Monarchs fell 10-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
May 12, 2025
Marysville’s varsity baseball team suffered a 10-0 loss to Olentangy Berlin during its second-to-last divisional matchup on Friday. The final score put the Monarchs at 12-9 overall and 6-8 in the Ohio...
Sports
Sienna Hutchins of MHS drives in the game-winning run against Columbus Bishop Watterson Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
May 12, 2025
If there was a team that really needed a victory Friday evening, it was the softball squad from Marysville High School. Coming off a 10-day break, the Lady Monarchs struggled during Thursday’s 8-1 los...
Sports
Triad’s Awsom Mitchell signs to wrestle at Reinhardt University. The school held a signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon with coaches, friends and family present. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
May 10, 2025
College wrestling was not the idea Awsom Mitchell had in mind when stepping onto the mat each season. But after he qualified for his first state tournament, that changed. Mitchell will continue his ma...
Sports
Marysville’s Carson Mize dons an Ohio State singlet during his visit to the program earlier this year. The senior signed with the Buckeyes Thursday afternoon. (Photo submitted)
May 10, 2025
A change in trajectory landed a local wrestling standout closer to home. At one time, Carson Mize was committed to Cleveland State University’s wrestling program. But after the school announced it was...
Sports
May 10, 2025
A 4-1 victory over Urbana raised Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis record to 9-7. The Pioneers won all three singles matches. Gideon Sullivan turned back Spriggs 6-0, 6-1, Noah Hess downed Astacran 6-1, 6-...
Sports
May 10, 2025
Fairbanks’ baseball team upped its record to 7-12 with a 2-1 non-conference verdict over Hardin Northern. The team from Hardin County plated its lone run in the visitors’ portion of the third inning. ...
Sports
Fairbanks’ Macy Kise avoids getting kicked in the face as she goes into second with a stand-up double. Marysville shortstop Sienna Hutchins (36) had to jump to catch a high throw from the outfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
May 10, 2025
A pair of local softball teams that are at the top of their respective conference standings faced off Thursday evening on the Marysville High School diamond. The contest pitted the Ohio Capital Confer...
Sports
May 9, 2025
Grove City handed Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team a 5-0 setback during a recent match. Singles -Thomas (GC) downed Gideon Sullivan (JA) 6-2, 6-3; -Mobley (GC) topped Max Metz (JA) 6-1, 6-1; -Ellis (...
