News
July 7, 2017

Watering uptown flowers is special job for local man

By Will Channell

Steve Burns shares a hug with his job coach, Janis Phillipson, while City Manager Terry Emery (right) looks on. Burns, who has a learning disability, is known in the community for watering the flowerpots in uptown Marysville. He was honored by city staff recently for his work.
(Journal-Tribune photo ...

Man MedFlighted after being hit by vehicle in Honda ELP lot
Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 2, 2026
A Marysville man was MedFlighted after being hit by a truck in the Honda parking lot on Thursday. According to Logan County crash reports, Dakota Matronia, 26, of Marysville, was walking south in the ...
Marysville man indicted in alleged robbery from girlfriend
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Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
October 2, 2026
A Marysville man has been charged for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend for money. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Samuel David Collins Jr., 33, whose court-listed address is 36 Butternut D...
Union County family group awarded $245,000
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 1, 2026
A Union County organization will receive $245,000 in opioid settlement funding to provide services for youth and families affected by substance use, mental health challenges and family instability. Th...
School Bus Involved in Crash
State/Area News
October 2, 2026
Springfield – On October 2, 2026, at approximately 07:43 AM, troopers with the Springfield Post were dispatched to a two-vehicle non-injury crash involving a school bus. The crash occurred on River Ro...
Cardinal gridders will play at West Jefferson
Sports
Triad receiver Collin Organ (33) looks to turn toward the end zone after catching the ball against Cedarville. The Cardinals will play at West Jefferson this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2026
Triad will take its 2-4 record on the road to West Jefferson (5-1) tonight in Week 7 of the 2026 Ohio high school football regular season. The Roughriders are what Triad head coach Tim Melvin describe...
Fairbanks soccer squads top Greenon; Benjamin Logan teams turn in victories over Indian Lake
Sports
In the photo above, Fairbanks’ Luke Boehm conducts a throw-in during a boys soccer game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder girls blank London
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2026
Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad turned in a 4-1 verdict over Greenon on Wednesday. The Panthers elevated their overall record to 12-2-0 and their Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 5-0-0 with the victory. ...
Local football teams have eyes set on berths in state playoffs
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Holdon Glick, left, and Ben McCain celebrate a touchdown against Tecumseh. The Pioneers are ranked first in Region 11 of Division III in this week’s computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2026
If the Ohio High School Athletic Association state football playoffs were to begin this week, two local teams would take to the field. The OHSAA has released its weekly computer rankings that determin...
Municipal Court news
State/Area News
October 2, 2026
Speeding Anastasia Kopanos, 19824 Coleman Brake Road, Milford Center – Pleaded guilty to speeding, 41 mph in a 25-mph zone. Fined $58. Jassmyne C. Hamilton, 61 E. State St., Milford Center – Pleaded g...
Small Claims Court
State/Area News
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 2, 2026
Judgment for plaintiff Robert W Hammond III v. Donald West, judgment for plaintiff. Jamie Harrington v. Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, judgment for plaintiff. City of Marysville, Ohio v. Chad Budy, ju...