Court News

August 11, 2017

08/11/17

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Possess marijuana – Andrew Woolley, West Liberty, $150 fine, $85 costs, OL susp. 6 mo.
No OL – Nellie N. Lewis, Delaware, $58 fine, $95 costs.
Assured clear distance – Seth K. Amponsah, Berrien Springs, MI, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $218 costs.
Seat belt – S...

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Six reformatory inmates indicted

By Kyle Meddles

January 19, 2026

The Union County Grand Jury has indicted six women in connection to alleged crimes committed while incarcerated at the Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW). They are scheduled to be arraigned on Feb. 11. ...

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"No, now you'll sit there and wait like a good girl." - Homeless man to female sales associate when she attempted to end test drive.

Woman abducted on test drive

By Kyle Meddles

January 17, 2026

This story has been updated from a previous version to correct the dealership's name. “No, now you’ll sit there and wait like a good girl,” were the words of a homeless man after he allegedly abducted...

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Tampering charge stems from drug test scheme

By Kyle Meddles

January 8, 2026

A Marysville woman is facing a charge of tampering after allegedly hiding a bottle of synthetic urine inside of her to pass a drug screening. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Tiffany Ann Combs...

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Woman dies in Watkins Road crash

By From JT Staff Reports

January 21, 2026

A two-vehicle crash on Monday was ruled fatal after a Marysville woman died of injuries sustained in the crash. Patrol Lieutenant Josh Kent with the Union County Sheriff’s Office said that a 2007 Hond...

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JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 21, 2026

The conclusion of head coaching eras can sometimes be bittersweet. Jonathan Alder has seen a tremendous amount of success with Jordan McMurray at the helm of the school’s boys soccer program. Some may...

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Local athletes of week named

By Tim Miller

January 21, 2026

The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. Junior wrestler Cami Leng is Marysville’s top athlete. Leng helped lead the MHS girls team to a 77-6 triumph over Olentangy. She scored a 19-3 t...

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Cole Brewer (24) of Marysville goes up for a basket in this file photo. Brewer scored 10 points during a loss to Springfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Cagers on wrong end of scores

By Tim Miller, Bob Putman

January 21, 2026

A basketball team that has played a game nearly once every two days experienced fatigue during a recent setback. Marysville’s boys varsity hoopsters fell to Springfield 52-34 in what was their ninth c...

Former NU grappler officiates Wasserbeck Classic, named after his grandfather

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Former North Union wrestler Alec O’Reilly, grandson of former and well-known NU head wrestling coach Don Wasserbeck, officiates during a match at the 2026 Wasserbeck Classic at North Union High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Former NU grappler officiates Wasserbeck Classic, named after his grandfather

By Bob Putman

January 21, 2026

During a good part of the Don Wasserbeck Classic wrestling tournament, the Wasserbeck family has played an integral role. Starting in 1974, the tournament has been a fixture each year at North Union a...

Girls wrestling teams compete in Heart of Ohio event

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Jonathan Alder’s Allison Funk (right) scrambles with Benjamin Logan’s Addie Anderson (left) during a match at 140 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Girls wrestling teams compete in Heart of Ohio event

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 21, 2026

A total of four area programs tested their skills at the recent Heart of Ohio girls wrestling invitational. Teams from Jonathan Alder, Triad, Fairbanks and Benjamin Logan ventured to Mechanicsburg Hig...