Confronted by officers, suspect swallows meth
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Confronted by officers, suspect swallows meth
Grand jury indictments
Kyle Meddles 
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...
AWS-linked company buys 155 acres in Jerome Township
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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)
AWS-linked company buys 155 acres in Jerome Township
Kyle Meddles 
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 ...
County investment earnings top $1M in second quarter
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County investment earnings top $1M in second quarter
Michael Williamson 
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...
Writer/director: ‘Union County’ is a love letter to Ohio
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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)
Writer/director: ‘Union County’ is a love letter to Ohio
Michael Williamson 
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 pla...
Vandals target area Flock cameras
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Vandals target area Flock cameras
Four devices cut down in county recently
Kyle Meddles 
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 fou...
MFD assists with Crooksville flooding
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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)
MFD assists with Crooksville flooding
Michael Williamson 
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 ...
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Confronted by officers, suspect swallows meth
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Confronted by officers, suspect swallows meth
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
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...
AWS-linked company buys 155 acres in Jerome Township
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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)
AWS-linked company buys 155 acres in Jerome Township
By Kyle Meddles 
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...
County investment earnings top $1M in second quarter
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County investment earnings top $1M in second quarter
By Michael Williamson 
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...
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Cruise-In planned
By From JT Staff Reports 
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...
Family sues driver, companies over fatal crash in West Mansfield
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Family sues driver, companies over fatal crash in West Mansfield
By Kyle Meddles 
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 ...
Marysville approves new e-bike rules
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Marysville approves new e-bike rules
By Michael Williamson 
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...
Neighbors voice concerns over activity at Walnut St. house
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Neighbors voice concerns over activity at Walnut St. house
By Michael Williamson 
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 ...
Plain City hits pause on data centers
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Plain City hits pause on data centers
By Sarah Vollrath 
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...
Summerfest a success
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Summerfest a success
By Kyle Meddles 
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...
Goodwill celebrates book store anniversary
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Goodwill celebrates book store anniversary
By Kyle Meddles 
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...
Two indicted in fatal crash on Route 31
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Two indicted in fatal crash on Route 31
By Michael Williamson 
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...
City paving program gets underway
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City paving program gets underway
By Michael Williamson 
August 11, 2026
Marysville wants residents to be aware of a number of paving projects getting underway throughout the month of August. City officials have started work on the annual paving program and have a series o...
Ohio A.G. goes after Roblox
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Ohio A.G. goes after Roblox
State pension systems claims $21.5M loss
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 10, 2026
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson is seeking to take a lead role in a class-action lawsuit accusing video game developer Roblox of misleading investors about child-safety protections on its online pla...
Union County auditor warns of false property tax relief claims
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Union County auditor warns of false property tax relief claims
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 10, 2026
The Union County Auditor’s Office is warning residents about a video circulating online that falsely claims a new federal program offers property tax relief to older homeowners. Auditor’s office offic...
Marysville to solicit resident input on new comp plan
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Marysville to solicit resident input on new comp plan
By Michael Williamson 
August 8, 2026
Marysville residents will soon be able to share their thoughts on growth and change with city officials. Starting this month, there will be a couple of opportunities for those interested in where the ...
Chicken farm going up west of Plain City
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Chicken farm going up west of Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
August 8, 2026
A local agricultural operation looking to build a chicken farm west of Plain City is making its way through the permitting process. Pleasant Valley Pastures filed an application through various Madiso...
Huntsville man indicted on gun, drug charges
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Huntsville man indicted on gun, drug charges
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
August 7, 2026
A man from Huntsville has been charged with having a gun, drugs and attempting to hide evidence after driving under the influence. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Robert Whittaker, 30, ...
Curb appeal
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Curb appeal
By Kevin Behrens 
August 6, 2026
Employees of Decker Construction are shown performing sidewalk, curb and roadway repairs at the corner of Seventh and Buckeye streets Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Emery returns to Marysville
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Former city manager agrees to temporary advisor role.
Emery returns to Marysville
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 6, 2026
Terry Emery is returning to the City of Marysville. Officials announced the former city manager will be returning to the city temporarily to serve in an advisory capacity as the administration works t...
Charges stem from stolen patients’ drugs
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Charges stem from stolen patients’ drugs
By Kyle Meddles 
August 6, 2026
A woman from Mount Victory has been charged with allegedly stealing oxycodone from patients at Walnut Crossing while employed as a director at the assisted living center. The Union County Grand Jury h...
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Brown pivots from volleyball to track and field
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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)
Brown pivots from volleyball to track and field
By Tim Miller 
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...
Marysville pre-season scrimmages underway
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Griffin Beery running the ball during a scrimmage against Delaware Hayes. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Marysville pre-season scrimmages underway
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...
Team wins Field of Dreams tournament
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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)
Team wins Field of Dreams tournament
By Tim Miller 
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...
Marysville football Mike Young reflects on his journey as head coach
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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)
Marysville football Mike Young reflects on his journey as head coach
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
This next week in local sports
By Tim Miller 
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...
NU places third at Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek
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Luke Poling hitting the golf ball at a tournament. (Journal-Tribune by Bob Putman)
NU places third at Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek
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,  ...
Mintonette Volleyball Club instructs the JA ballers
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A file photo of the 2025 Jonathan Alder volleyball team. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Mintonette Volleyball Club instructs the JA ballers
By Tim Miller 
August 4, 2026
Members of the 2026 Jonathan Alder high school and middle school volleyball teams received an added bonus of instruction during a recent workout. Lady Pioneer spikers in grades 7-12 participated in a ...
North Union seniors begin prepping for three-sport school year
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Kailin McElroy tries to bypass opponent during a game from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
North Union seniors begin prepping for three-sport school year
By Bob Putman 
August 2, 2026
The fall high school sports season is deep into its training and preparation so athletes in each sport can do their best. Some of them will just participate in a fall sport or maybe a second one later...
Fairbanks quarterback spot up for grabs
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Max Winner carrying the ball during the 2025 season. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Fairbanks quarterback spot up for grabs
By Tim Miller 
August 1, 2026
There will be a change in the quarterback position for the Fairbanks High School football team. Last year’s starting signal-caller, Bryson Griffith, graduated, leaving the spot up for grabs. Head coac...
JA Brett Glass going into second year as football head coach
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From the 2026 season, Brett Glass coaching with Brock Hughes in the background. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
JA Brett Glass going into second year as football head coach
By Tim Miller 
July 31, 2026
Jonathan Alder head football coach Brett Glass will soon begin the second year of his second stint as the Pioneers’ head coach. A 2003 graduate of Jonathan Alder, Glass played football at Otterbein Un...
Marysville cross country practices underway
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Lyla Channell of Marysville competing during the 2026 campaign. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Marysville cross country practices underway
By Tim Miller 
July 30, 2026
To many people, the idea of distance running isn’t on their bucket list. For cross-country runners, it just becomes second nature. High school cross-country is labeled a fall sport, but a good deal of...
JA football takes a week off before preseason activities begin
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Trey Bentley of JA dodges opponent. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
JA football takes a week off before preseason activities begin
By Tim Miller 
July 29, 2026
Members of the Jonathan Alder High School football team are taking this week off before preseason activities begin in earnest on Monday, Aug. 3. “We’re giving the guys this week to be kids again befor...
Mark Goode finishes senior season committed to Ashland University
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Mark Goode running at the State Championship held at Ohio State. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Mark Goode finishes senior season committed to Ashland University
By Tim Miller 
July 29, 2026
It was in early June that Jonathan Alder senior Mark Goode helped make the Pioneers’ boys 4x800 meter relay team take a spot at the top of the state awards podium. Goode teamed with younger brother Ja...
Jonathan Alder High School softball tradition
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Logan Donaldson prepares to catch a fly-ball during the 2026 campaign. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Jonathan Alder High School softball tradition
By Tim Miller 
July 28, 2026
Jonathan Alder High School has had a solid softball tradition for a number of years. The Lady Pioneers have made several trips to the state Final Four over the past decade and won the 2019 state champ...
HOJGA Celebrates 40 Years Success
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Jensen Stover of North Union prepares to hit the ball off the tee during a Heart of Ohio Golf Association tournament.
HOJGA Celebrates 40 Years Success
By Tim Miller 
July 28, 2026
Waldo - Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association celebrated a significant person for its 40 years since inception in 1987. Dr. Jerome A. (Jerry) Wensinger and Family as Guest Honorees. Dr. Wensinger was ...
Fairbanks volleyball places fourth in Gold Bracket in summer tournament
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Members of the Fairbanks High School volleyball team that competed during the recent Friendship Club tournament in Mason are pictured from left, front row, Stephenie Headings, Sydney Nicol, Lexie Grant and Rylynn Rausch; back row, Lailynn Burns, Mal Rankin, Autumn Wiedmann, Liviann Maine, Laynie Burgel and Sophie Bostwick. (Photo submitted)
Fairbanks volleyball places fourth in Gold Bracket in summer tournament
By Tim Miller 
July 26, 2026
A local high school volleyball squad was among the 14 teams that recently competed during a long-standing summer tournament. The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks were among the teams which played in the Fri...
Fairbanks holds annual youth volleyball camp
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Image of youth ballers practicing passing the ball to each other (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks holds annual youth volleyball camp
By Tim Miller 
July 25, 2026
The annual Fairbanks youth volleyball camp had a new feature when it opened Monday evening. “We are excited to have several boys attending the camp for the first time,” said Lady Panther head coach Al...
Monarch girls grapplers compete during USA national tournament
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Marysville eight-grader Laya Van Cura (left) squares off against an opponent during the USA National Tournament. (Photo submitted)
Monarch girls grapplers compete during USA national tournament
By Tim Miller 
July 24, 2026
Marysville High School’s girls wrestling program continued to make its mark on the national stage as five local athletes were a part of Team Ohio at the 2026 USA Wrestling Junior & 16U National Champi...
JA graduate will continue to pitch on collegiate level
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Jonathan Alder’s Macie Pruitt prepares to fire the ball to the plate during a game from the 2026 season. Pruitt will continue her academic and softball careers at Grace Christian University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA graduate will continue to pitch on collegiate level
By Tim Miller 
July 23, 2026
A senior who helped Jonathan Alder’s softball squad finish as the 2026 Division III regional runner-up will continue her diamond career on the collegiate level. Pitcher Macy Pruitt will play for Grace...
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