Sports
November 16, 2016

Early scrimmage was mixed review for FHS girls hoopsters

By Tim Miller

Fairbanks High School senior Monica Phillips (left) brings the ball up the floor against Marysville’s Katherine Hazelbaker during a recent scrimmage.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Fairbanks High School girls basketball coach Brock Oakes thought that a recent preseason scrimmage s...

Marysville gridders open 2026 summer camp schedule
Sports
Members of Marysville High School’s football team watch as assistant football coach Dave Gebhart instructs Gage Henry during a fumble recovery drill for special teams. The Monarchs opened their 2026 summer camp on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Marysville gridders open 2026 summer camp schedule
By Tim Miller 
July 8, 2026
There is a sense that, regardless of the fact the Union County area was baking in 90-plus degree heat a week ago, football season isn’t very far away. Marysville High School’s gridders took to the fie...
NU golf players participate in HOJGA tournament
Sports
Ethan Monroe getting ready to hit the ball during the 2025 campaign (Journal-Tribune file photo)
NU golf players participate in HOJGA tournament
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 6, 2026
NU golf players participate in HOJGA tournament The Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association held their Blues Creek G.C. tournament on June 29 in Marysville. Seven local golf players from the North Union...
Fairbanks football looking for “renewal of commitment”
Sports
Bryson Griffith running the ball against Madison-Plains during the 2025 campaign.
Fairbanks football looking for “renewal of commitment”
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 6, 2026
Head coach for the Fairbanks football team, Dave Carroll, is calling for a “renewal of commitment” for the 2026 campaign. “Our sports at Fairbanks are great, I was telling the kids, ‘why not us?’,” sa...
Other news
Eight vehicles involved in Monday crash
Local News, News
Eight vehicles involved in Monday crash
By Kyle Meddles 
July 8, 2026
East Fifth Street was bogged down around noon on Monday after a white pickup truck hauling a lawn mower, pictured above, failed to stop traveling west through the Plum Street intersection and crashed ...
Former Scotts CEO was longtime airport supporter
Local News, News
Pictured above is one of Jim Hagedorn’s airplanes that he regularly flew into the Union County Airport. (Photo submitted)
Former Scotts CEO was longtime airport supporter
By Kyle Meddles 
July 8, 2026
As Jim Hagedorn steps down as chief executive officer (CEO) of Scotts Miracle-Gro, he also leaves behind his “regular” status at the Union County Airport. While Hagedorn’s business as a customer and a...
Marysville gridders open 2026 summer camp schedule
Sports
Members of Marysville High School’s football team watch as assistant football coach Dave Gebhart instructs Gage Henry during a fumble recovery drill for special teams. The Monarchs opened their 2026 summer camp on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Marysville gridders open 2026 summer camp schedule
By Tim Miller 
July 8, 2026
There is a sense that, regardless of the fact the Union County area was baking in 90-plus degree heat a week ago, football season isn’t very far away. Marysville High School’s gridders took to the fie...
Former Minit Lube to be parking lot
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
This rendering is one of two options depicting a potential parking lot design on the former Minit Lube site on North Main Street. Marysville City Council members said they preferred the option shown above as it lists an additional nine parking spaces on the property. (Graphic submitted)
Former Minit Lube to be parking lot
By Michael Williamson 
July 8, 2026
Marysville is planning to put a parking lot on the former Minit Lube site and city council members said that designs that offer the most amount of parking spaces should be favored. During the monthly ...
Second half tax bills coming Aug. 12
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Second half tax bills coming Aug. 12
By Michael Williamson 
July 8, 2026
Some Union County residents may wonder why they still have yet to see their second half tax bills. Treasurer Andy Smarra said they will be coming soon. The treasurer told other county officials in a m...
Communities honor America’s birthday
Local News, News, Plain City News
Communities honor America’s birthday
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2026
The Independence Day parades in the area were well attended on Saturday despite high temperatures and humidity. Above, a parade-goer recreates the famous scene of George Washington crossing the Delawa...