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The photo shown above circulated social media last week showing Jonathan Alder staff members in front of the entrance door at the high school. Frustrated parents said the photo showed district officials blocking the doors so students couldn’t participate in the Feb. 20 walk-out. District officials said it simply depicts staff members at the door, but not blocking them. (Photo submitted)

JA parents say students “intimidated”

Walkout not handled like 2018; Officials say students weren't stopped from leaving

Michael Williamson

February 28, 2026

After Jonathan Alder High School students didn’t do a walk-out last week, some parents and community members had questions about what exactly happened...

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Above is a photo from the interior reception area of the imaging suite of the Memorial Jerome Medical Center taken this week. (Photo submitted)

Memorial Jerome nears opening

Chad Williamson

February 28, 2026

With any medical procedure, there is a hope that the outcome will have been worth navigating the obstacles. Officials are hoping the opening of the Me...

Madison County solar project makes payment

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A satellite view shows the expanse of the nearly 4,000-acre Fox Squirrel Solar project in southeastern Madison County. Officials associated with the project said it made its first $5 million PILOT, or payment in lieu of taxes, earlier this month to various local entities. (Graphic submitted)

Madison County solar project makes payment

Michael Williamson

February 28, 2026

While officials in Union County are still wondering exactly how solar farm revenue will play out, those in Madison County have their first payments. E...

Local News, News

Driver in fatal crash identified

From JT Staff Reports

February 27, 2026

New details have emerged in the U.S. 33 crash that left one woman dead on Thursday. According to crash reports from the Marysville Police Department, ...

Marysville High School boys team; Lady Monarch Sherwood qualify for state bowling tournaments

Sports

Marysville High School’s boys bowling team has advanced to the Division I state tournament. The state tournament will be held March 6-7 at HP Lanes in Columbus. Members of the team are from left, front row, Ethan Brown, Corbin Levings, Lucas Hoffman and Chris Cantleberry; second row, assistant coach James Young, Carson Blevins, Maison Ray, Kyle Teters and head coach Greg Ray; third row, assistant coach Jonathan Cusack, Hayden Cotterell, Kai Kozlik and Grayson Young. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville High School boys team; Lady Monarch Sherwood qualify for state bowling tournaments

Tim Miller

February 27, 2026

Marysville’s boys bowling team qualified for the Division I state tournament following district competition earlier this week. Gahanna placed first in...

Lady Monarchs, after nearly two-week layoff, roll to tournament basketball victory over Groveport-Madison

Sports

Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth (left) looks at an official for a call after a loose ball against Groveport-Madison. Also pictured for MHS are Kaidi Strahm (1) and Jovie Traucht (3). The Lady Monarchs advanced in the D-I tournament with a 53-38 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs, after nearly two-week layoff, roll to tournament basketball victory over Groveport-Madison

Tim Miller

February 27, 2026

It had been nearly two weeks since Marysville’s girls basketball team had played. Fans could tell the seven-seeded Lady Monarchs were a bit rusty duri...

Education, Local News, News

JA parents say students “intimidated”

Walkout not handled like 2018; Officials say students weren't stopped from leaving

By Michael Williamson

February 28, 2026

After Jonathan Alder High School students didn’t do a walk-out last week, some parents and community members had questions about what exactly happened and why. Rumors circulated that school staff bloc...

News, Plain City News

Above is a photo from the interior reception area of the imaging suite of the Memorial Jerome Medical Center taken this week. (Photo submitted)

Memorial Jerome nears opening

By Chad Williamson

February 28, 2026

With any medical procedure, there is a hope that the outcome will have been worth navigating the obstacles. Officials are hoping the opening of the Memorial Jerome Medical Center is no different. Memo...

News

Madison County solar project makes payment

By Michael Williamson

February 28, 2026

While officials in Union County are still wondering exactly how solar farm revenue will play out, those in Madison County have their first payments. Earlier this month, the Fox Squirrel Solar project ...

News

Fentanyl bust made in Madison County

By From JT Staff Reports

February 27, 2026

The Central Ohio Major Drug Interdiction Task Force seized 44 pounds of fentanyl in Madison County this week – one of its largest busts ever involving the deadly synthetic opioid, Ohio Attorney Genera...

Local News, News, Plain City News

Child found after kidnapping call in Plain City

By From JT Staff Reports

February 27, 2026

A child was located and a man was charged with kidnapping after an incident in Plain City early Friday morning. According to a press release from the Plain City Police Department, officers responded t...

Local News, News

Speedway planned for Cooks Pointe

By Jack Christian

February 27, 2026

A new Speedway Cafe convenience store and fuel station as well as Layne’s Chicken is being proposed for the corner of Route 31 in the Cooks Pointe Planned Unit Development. The application will go bef...

Local News, News

Crews work to clear a dump truck crash on U.S. 33 near Innovation Park that left the driver dead just after 12 p.m. Thursday. The highway closed down at Delaware Avenue for part of the afternoon until crews reopened the left lane for travel. Crews remained on-scene through much of the afternoon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Truck driver dies in U.S. 33 crash

Blown tire believed to be cause

By From JT Staff Reports

February 26, 2026

The Marysville Police Department is investigating a crash on U.S. 33 that left one driver dead. At 12:09 p.m., Thursday, emergency crews responded to a report of an accident involving a dump truck on ...

Court News, Local News, News

Burglary charge upgraded

By Kyle Meddles

February 26, 2026

A homeless man in the Marysville area arrested for aggravated burglary is now facing a first-degree felony charge after allegedly entering his brother’s home and attacking him. The Union County Grand ...

Local News, News

Scottslawn Parkway is the working name for the proposed road through Marysville East, shown above. Dick Roggenkamp with the New Albany Company presented the design at the city council meeting Monday showing how the planned road would extend from the southern portion of Watkins Road, around Buxton Meadows and connect with the east-west leg of Watkins Road to the north. (Graphic submitted)

Watkins, Scottslawn to get new artery

By Michael Williamson

February 26, 2026

Marysville currently has Scottslawn Road and Industrial Parkway but very soon might also have a Scottslawn Parkway. That’s the working title of a proposed main artery for the Marysville East developme...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Marysville City Manager Terry Emery prepares for a pre-recorded segment to the State of the City video set to appear at the annual event on Monday, March 2. This year’s presentation will be held at Honda Marysville with a social hour starting at 5 p.m. and the official event kicking off at 6 p.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

A vision of city, business, schools

State of the City preview

By Michael Williamson

February 26, 2026

Marysville’s State of the City is next week, the annual event where officials look back on the previous year’s projects and to what lies ahead. This year’s event will be held at Honda Marysville and C...

Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title

Local News, News, Sports

Members of the state champion Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, Austin Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright, Landon Hoover and Quinton Bodine; and in the back row, coach Zach Noland, DJ Litzke, Corey Ford, Ivan Green, manager James Oakley, Leo Wright and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)

Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title

Cougar swimmers earn medals

By From JT Staff Reports

February 25, 2026

Union County’s Special Olympics athletes delivered a memorable performance at the State Indoor Winter Games held at The Ohio State University. The efforts against teams from across Ohio were highlight...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Vision plan passed; price tag questioned

Cost will be more than $400,000

By Michael Williamson

February 25, 2026

After nearly a year of work, Marysville officially adopted its community-wide vision plan. Marysville City Council voted Monday night to adopt its vision plan after working with consultants Carmine Ru...

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Richwood Council selects Kincaid to be next administrator

By Kyle Meddles

February 25, 2026

Richwood council unanimously approved the promotion of Eric Kincaid to be the next village administrator effective April 1, 2026 and with the change comes some raises for village staff. Kincaid – who ...

Skill, elite drones fuel company success

Local News, News

Dark Horizon Drones’ Dale Mannasmith, pictured at left, and Cole Chapman, at right, pose with Amanda Sebert and her dog, Gracie, in January after the missing dog was rescued in a field outside Marysville. Mannasmith and Chapman, whose drone company specializes in pet and livestock recovery, helped find the dog after she had been missing for nearly a week. To hear the full rescue story and more about the business, check out episode #233 of the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. (Photo submitted)

Skill, elite drones fuel company success

By Michael Williamson

February 24, 2026

For Dale Mannasmith and Cole Chapman, the path to launching Dark Horizon Drones wasn’t the result of a formal business plan. Instead, it developed organically through conversations and curiosity. The ...

Local News, News

100th birthday with Elvis

By Kyle Meddles

February 23, 2026

Local resident Margena Harriman, in the blue dress, celebrated her 100th birthday at Walnut Crossing on Monday afternoon. Born in 1926, Harriman became well-known around Marysville for serving custome...

Grand opening of T-hangar set for Friday

Local News, News

The Union County Airport is prepped and ready to open its 15-unit T-hangar building, pictured above, as part of a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. this Friday. The ceremony will mark the end of a five-year, $1.9 million project. (Photo submitted)

Grand opening of T-hangar set for Friday

By From JT Staff Reports

February 23, 2026

The Union County Airport will be holding a ribbon cutting and grand opening of its new 15 unit T-hangar building at 10 a.m. on Friday. According to a press release from the airport authority, the T-ha...

Education, News

Triad board learns depth of house bill impacts on budget

By Kyle Meddles

February 23, 2026

Triad’s board of education approved its financial forecast in a conversation with the treasurer that echoed familiar sentiments concerning state funding. At the regular meeting of the board on Thursda...

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...

“Rules of the game have been changed”

Marysville deals with house bill hammering

By Chad Williamson

February 21, 2026

If the Marysville School District hadn’t passed a levy in May, it’s likely the immediate future of the district would have looked very different. Developments just before and after voters approved a 5...

Local News, News

Bridge work may create detour dilemma

By Michael Williamson

February 21, 2026

Crews are planning to replace the bridge on Route 38 near Burns Road soon but that may cause some issues if drivers use the historic Streng Road Bridge as a detour. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch s...

News, Plain City News

Jerome Trustees discuss pothole equipment purchase

By Jack Christian

February 21, 2026

Jerome Township’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday night for one of its two regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Among the topics was the continued conversation surrounding a potential purchase of a dur...

Blackburn joins coaching staff of Atlanta Falcons

Sports

Marysville native Chase Blackburn is pictured as a member of the Los Angeles Rams coaching staff. Blackburn has joined the coaching staff of the Atlanta Falcons. (File photo)

Blackburn joins coaching staff of Atlanta Falcons

By Tim Miller

February 26, 2026

The Journal-Tribune has learned that Marysville native Chase Blackburn has joined the coaching staff of the Atlanta Falcons. The 2001 Marysville High School graduate has been named as an assistant spe...

JA’s Bentley named CBC Kenton Trail boys cager of year; NU athletes earn first-team honors in Mad River

Sports

Local basketball players from left, Nickolas Hajjar (11) and Dainon Lindsey (10) of North Union and Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) have been named to first-team honors in the Central Buckeye Conference. Bentley is the player of the year in the CBC’s Kenton Trail Division. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA’s Bentley named CBC Kenton Trail boys cager of year; NU athletes earn first-team honors in Mad River

By Tim Miller

February 26, 2026

The Central Buckeye Conference has named its all-league boys basketball teams for the 2025-2026 season. Jonathan Alder sophomore Danny Bentley has been named player of the year in the Kenton Trail Div...

Fairbanks girls lose overtime heart-breaker to M. Plains in D-V tournament action

Sports

Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm follows through on a shot during Tuesday’s tournament game at Madison Plains. The Lady Panthers fell, 50-49, in overtime. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

Fairbanks girls lose overtime heart-breaker to M. Plains in D-V tournament action

By Eva Paspalis Case

February 26, 2026

Four quarters weren’t enough to determine the Division V district semifinals tournament matchup between the No. 7 Fairbanks Lady Panthers and the fifth-seeded Madison-Plains Lady Golden Eagles varsit...

Local girls hoopsters earn Central Buckeye Conference accolades

Sports

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (left photo) and Glory Blevins (right) have earned first-team honors in the Central Buckeye Conference’s Mad River Division for the 2025-2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Local girls hoopsters earn Central Buckeye Conference accolades

By Tim Miller

February 26, 2026

The Mad River Division champion North Union Lady Cats finished the 2025-2026 basketball season unbeaten in the division for the fifth consecutive year. NU posted a 10-0 record in Central Buckeye Confe...

Sports

Monarch bowlers advance to Division I district tournaments

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

The Marysville High School boys and girls bowling teams delivered solid performances at the Ohio High School Athletic Association sectional tournament held at HP Lanes. The MHS boys placed third and t...

Sports

Graham, Jonathan Alder capture divisional titles at CBC wrestling tournament

By Bob Putman

February 25, 2026

The Central Buckeye Conference held its boys wrestling tournament at Kenton Ridge. Graham took first place in the Mad River Division, finishing with a tournament-high 299 points. It had nine individua...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) attempts a shot during a recent game. The No. 1-seeded Pioneers’ tournament opener has been moved up a day. The contest against No. 18 Cristo Rey Columbus was originally scheduled to be played on Friday at 7 p.m. on the Pioneers’ court. The Division IV post-season game has been moved to this Thursday at 7 p.m. The reason for the change is that Jonathan Alder officials on Friday will be setting up the gym for boys and girls sectional wrestling tournaments that will be held Saturday and Sunday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Game moved up a day

By From JT Staff Reports

February 25, 2026

MHS boys swimmers qualify for Division I state competition

Sports

These Marysville High School swimmers from left, Carter Pancallo, Patrick Filbert, Brady Cordonnier and Rylan Brown qualified for the Division I state meet in both the 200 and 400 yard freestyle relays. The state meet will begin on Friday in Canton. (Photo submitted)

MHS boys swimmers qualify for Division I state competition

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

State tournament berths and new school records were established when Marysville High School’s swim teams competed at the Division I district meet. The event was held at Ohio University in Athens. The ...

Sports

North Union’s Alex Jolliff (4) drives toward the basket against Graham. The Wildcats wrapped up their regular season with a victory. (Photo submitted)

North Union boys cagers top Graham

By Bob Putman

February 25, 2026

There were a lot of things going on for the North Union boys basketball team as it prepared for its regular-season ending game at home against Graham. There is that special moment when you honor senio...

Amanda-Clearcreek upsets Lady Cats in tournament

Sports

North Union’s Glory Blevins (11) goes to the basket in this file photo. Blevins scored 17 points during NU’s tournament loss to Amanda-Clearcreek. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Amanda-Clearcreek upsets Lady Cats in tournament

By Bob Putman

February 25, 2026

“It was fun until it wasn’t.” Those comments by North Union varsity girls basketball coach Mitchell Loomis were probably echoed by the Lady Cat players and their fans following Saturday’s sectional fi...

Lahmers’ half-court “game winner” against Fredericktown extends Lady Panthers’ roundball season

Sports

The emotions were the opposite for the Fairbanks girls basketball team and Fredericktown fans Saturday afternoon. The Lady Panthers celebrate after beating the Freddies on a half-court buzzer-beater. Members of Fredericktown Nation in the background express their disbelief. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lahmers’ half-court “game winner” against Fredericktown extends Lady Panthers’ roundball season

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

They are called “game winners” and they’re practiced every day by the Fairbanks girls basketball team. They are shots that come under pressure with the game on the line. “We really do practice them ev...

Sports

A fake by MHS’ Brennan Adkins sends a Hilliard Darby defender off his feet. Marysville dropped a 49-43 verdict on the Panthers’ home court. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS seeded 19th for tourney

By From JT Staff Reports

February 25, 2026

Marysville’s boys basketball team was seeded 19th during Sunday’s Division I tournament draw. The Monarchs will play at No. 9 Pickerington Central. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. on Tuesda...

Monarch hoopsters end regular season with loss at Hilliard Darby

Sports

Marysville’s Dawson Taylor slams the ball in for a dunk at Hilliard Darby on Friday. The Monarchs fell to the Panthers, 49-43. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch hoopsters end regular season with loss at Hilliard Darby

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

A difficult regular season came to an end for Marysville High School’s boys varsity basketball team on Friday. The 49-43 setback at Hilliard Darby concluded the pre-tournament portion of the campaign ...

Jonathan Alder girls drop double OT heartbreaker in hoop tourney opener

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Izzy Griffin (11) goes up for a basket. The Lady Pioneers’ season came to an end on Thursday with a 46-41 double overtime tournament loss at Bexley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder girls drop double OT heartbreaker in hoop tourney opener

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball season came to a disappointing end on Thursday. The No. 13-seeded Lady Pioneers dropped a 46-41 double-overtime verdict at No. 7 Bexley in the Division III tournament...

On heels of hosting tournament games, MHS AD hopes to attract more post-season contests

Sports

A large crowd watches the action during the Division I boys state wrestling duals championships that were held recently at Marysville High School. School officials are looking to host more tournament contests as a neutral venue. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

On heels of hosting tournament games, MHS AD hopes to attract more post-season contests

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

Marysville High School has hosted post-season sporting events over the past few years. If first-year athletic director Eric Music gets his wish, Monarch facilities will be the location of many more to...

Sports

The Fairbanks girls basketball team will take its No. 7 seed into Saturday’s Division V girls tournament game that will be played on the Lady Panthers’ court. FHS will play No. 11 Fredericktown with the tip-off slated for 1 p.m. Fairbanks’ seniors are from left, front row, Hannah Boehm, Sara Lynch and Mollie Thrush; back row, Jolie Porter, Mara Vicari, Grace Keiderling and Liz Gregory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

FHS girls to open tourney

By From JT Staff Reports

February 25, 2026

Sports

Marysville’s Maddie Forrester (far right) is pictured on the awards podium during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Divsion gymnastics meet. The event was held at Olentangy Orange High School. The Lady Monarch junior placed fourth in the vault with a score of 8.375. (Photo submitted)

Gymnast places

By From JT Staff Reports

February 25, 2026

Jonathan Alder swimmer will continue career on college level

Sports

Jonathan Alder swimmer Lily Schneider competes during a meet earlier this winter at the Union County Family YMCA. Schneider, who has qualified for the Division II state meet the past three seasons, will continue her academic and athletic careers at the University of Southern Indiana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder swimmer will continue career on college level

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

One of the most prolific swimmers in Jonathan Alder history will continue her career on the collegiate level. Alder senior Lily Schneider will compete at the University of Southern Indiana, which is ...

FHS cagers top Cedarville to claim outright OHC North championship

Sports

EvanWiedmann of Fairbanks (1) drops in a jumper in this file photo. Wiedmann tallied 20 points during the Panthers’ 62-48 victory at Cedarville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS cagers top Cedarville to claim outright OHC North championship

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

The trip to Cedarville on Tuesday was well worth it for the boys basketball team from Fairbanks High School. Just a few days after clinching at least a share of the Ohio Heritage Conference North Divi...

Sports

Benjamin Logan hoopsters top Triad

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

Benjamin Logan’s boys basketball team wrapped up the regular season with a 69-46 non-conference verdict over Triad. The Raiders now stand at 6-16 for the season. Roman Maxwell led Benjamin Logan with ...