Court News
May 30, 2017

05/20/17

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Speeding – Monica S. Gingerich, Plain City, $55 fine, $88 costs.
Assured clear distance – Mistie D. McKitrick, 14901 U.S. Hwy 36, $58 fine, $85 costs.
Speeding – Kenneth R. Neighbors, Delaware, $75 fine, $85 costs.
OVI – Caleb J. Shirk, 677 Chestnut St., $750 fine, $365 susp., $1...

Ohm sentenced
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Marysville Police Sergeant Katie Archer told the court how the May 2025 shooting impacted her life while the shooter, Dustin Ohm, watches on. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Ohm sentenced
By Kyle Meddles 
April 4, 2026
The Marysville man who shot at local police will face decades in prison following his Friday sentencing hearing. The courtroom was full of local law enforcement who attended to show support to the off...
Use of employer credit card leads to felony charges
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Use of employer credit card leads to felony charges
By Kyle Meddles 
April 1, 2026
An Ostrander woman is facing five years in prison after allegedly spending over $70,000 on personal items with her employer’s credit card. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Traci Anne Warner, 4...
Fork threat leads to domestic violence charge
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Fork threat leads to domestic violence charge
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
March 24, 2026
A Marysville man with prior convictions of domestic violence faces a third-degree felony charge after allegedly threatening to stab his mother with a fork. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Ree...
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MHS baseball squad concludes spring break journey
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Brady Carper prepares to man third base during one of Marysville’s spring break games in Georgia. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
MHS baseball squad concludes spring break journey
By Jack Christian 
April 7, 2026
Marysville’s varsity baseball team finished the remainder of its spring break trip at LakePoint, Georgia. MHS went 1-3 for the week. The Monarchs dropped both games of a doubleheader. In the opener, M...
Cox’s pitching arm, long-ball bat help Lady Cats win games
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North Union’s Leah Cox delivers a pitch to the plate during Saturday’s game against Dublin Coffman. Cox pitched a complete game in a 7-2 victory while also hitting two home runs. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Cox’s pitching arm, long-ball bat help Lady Cats win games
By Bob Putman 
April 7, 2026
North Union sophomore Leah Cox had a pretty good end to her week of softball action. It did not start out well as she was the losing pitcher in a pair of games earlier in the week. However, that all c...
Wildcats fall to Elgin
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Wildcats fall to Elgin
By Bob Putman 
April 7, 2026
North Union was able to take the early lead, but Elgin rallied for a 6-3 victory in baseball action on Thursday at Elgin. The Wildcats (1-2) scored three runs in the top of the third inning. The Comet...
NU track teams compete at Colonel Crawford
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NU track teams compete at Colonel Crawford
By Bob Putman 
April 7, 2026
North Union’s track teams traveled to Colonel Crawford on Thursday to compete in the Grove/Keller Invitational. The Wildcats finished seventh in the boys meet with 33 points, while the Lady Cats were ...
Panther baseball squad tops Whitehall; Monarch girls drop softball game
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Liam Rhea of Fairbanks (35) follows through on his swing. Rhea had two hits during a win over Whitehall. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panther baseball squad tops Whitehall; Monarch girls drop softball game
By Tim Miller 
April 7, 2026
Fairbanks’ baseball team improved to 2-1 with a 14-2 victory over Whitehall. FHS rolled to a 9-2 lead after two innings and then plated five runs in the bottom of the fourth for the run-rule triumph. ...
Local athletes compete in state lifting meet
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Local powerlifters who competed in the recent state meet in Kenton are from left, front row, Case Burns, Wes Burns, Lailynn Burns and Christy Headings; second row, Maddox Eagon, Brody Moodispaugh, Phoebe Allison and Clara Andrews. Not pictured, Maddox Eagon.  (Photo submitted)
Local athletes compete in state lifting meet
By Tim Miller 
April 7, 2026
Members of the Fairbanks/Jonathan Alder High School powerlifting team made a strong showing during the recent state meet that was held at Kenton High School. The event is called the Bill McClain state...