PAUL E. HEWITT

By Jacob Runnels

Paul E. Hewitt, 66, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at his home.
A machinist, he was a former employee of Beamalloy Technologies for many years. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed assembling remote-controlled airplanes and tinkering with small engines and me...

Marysville cross country practices underway

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Lyla Channell of Marysville competing during the 2026 campaign. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Marysville cross country practices underway

By Tim Miller

July 30, 2026

To many people, the idea of distance running isn’t on their bucket list. For cross-country runners, it just becomes second nature. High school cross-country is labeled a fall sport, but a good deal of...

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Area first responders battled a house fire at 20255 Shirk Road on Wednesday and saved some pets in the process. Above, local firefighters and a sheriff’s deputy care for a pet dog that was rescued from the fire. Officials said several other pets are unaccounted for and one cat was found dead as a result of the fire. (Journal-Tribune photos by Kyle Meddles)

Fire destroys Shirk Road home

By Kyle Meddles

July 30, 2026

First responders battled a house fire on Shirk Road that led to a total loss and claimed the life of a pet cat. At 10:39 a.m., Wednesday, a resident of 20255 Shirk Road called in a residential fire at...

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Don’t eat it too fast

By Kyle Meddles

July 30, 2026

A slushie-eating contest was held at the Union County Fair Tuesday evening to see who could down the frozen beverage the fastest, resulting in some temporary headaches and sore teeth. Above, two girls...

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Former school board president dies

By From JT Staff Reports

July 29, 2026

Staff members of the Marysville Exempted Village School District learned Wednesday morning school board president Bill Keck had died. Keck stepped down from the board of education after revealing he w...

JA football takes a week off before preseason activities begin

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Trey Bentley of JA dodges opponent. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

JA football takes a week off before preseason activities begin

By Tim Miller

July 29, 2026

Members of the Jonathan Alder High School football team are taking this week off before preseason activities begin in earnest on Monday, Aug. 3. “We’re giving the guys this week to be kids again befor...

Mark Goode finishes senior season committed to Ashland University

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Mark Goode running at the State Championship held at Ohio State. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Mark Goode finishes senior season committed to Ashland University

By Tim Miller

July 29, 2026

It was in early June that Jonathan Alder senior Mark Goode helped make the Pioneers’ boys 4x800 meter relay team take a spot at the top of the state awards podium. Goode teamed with younger brother Ja...