JAMES ANDERSON “ANDY” CUMBO

By From JT Staff Reports

James Anderson “Andy” Cumbo, 83, of Plain City, formerly of Columbus, died from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease on Dec. 19, 2015.
He was born April 9, 1932, in Davella, Kentucky, to the late Kelly and Corda (Harless) Cumbo.

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Jonathan Alder boys cagers beat Marion-Franklin; advance to Division IV district title game

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Danny Bentley (left) of Jonathon Alder draws a foul on a layup during Tuesday's game against Marion-Franklin. Bentley poured in 35 points during JA's tournament victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder boys cagers beat Marion-Franklin; advance to Division IV district title game

By Tim Miller

March 5, 2026

For the first three quarters of Tuesday’s Division IV boys tournament basketball game, the Red Devils of Columbus Marion-Franklin played on a competitive level with Jonathan Alder. The top-seeded Pion...

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Hoop scuffle quelled

By Tim Miller

March 5, 2026

Jonathan Alder and Marion-Franklin school officials and law enforcement work to separate the two boys basketball teams during a scuffle late in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s Division IV tournament g...

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

District has plenty of calamity days

By Chad Williamson

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Marysville school officials said the district remains well above the state’s required instructional hours despite several recent weather-related closures. The district remains on solid footing due to ...

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Ranco annexation into Plain City turned down

By Michael Williamson

March 5, 2026

The Ranco property annexation in Plain City hit another snag but village officials said the project is still on track to go forward. At the Wednesday meeting of the Union County Commissioners, board m...

Jerome residents want data center decision

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Jerome Township resident and business owner Carl Seiley urges his fellow citizens to ask questions and stay informed on data centers at the Tuesday night trustee meeting. The township held a hearing on data centers as the board weighs a zoning amendment dealing with land uses. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Jerome residents want data center decision

Moratorium end is fast approaching

By Michael Williamson

March 5, 2026

Jerome Township residents said the clock is ticking for officials to make a decision on data center land use. The board of trustees held a public hearing for a zoning resolution amendment Tuesday nigh...

MHS boys bowlers will compete in state tourney

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Marysville’s boys bowling team has qualified for the Division I state tournament for the second straight year. Members of the team are from left, Hayden Cotterell, Grayson Young, Lucas Hoffman, Kyle Teters, Carson Blevins and Corbin Levings. (Photo submitted)

MHS boys bowlers will compete in state tourney

By Tim Miller

March 4, 2026

The Marysville high school boys bowling team is headed to the Division I state tournament for the second consecutive year after a comeback performance at the Central District tournament. The Monarchs...