Court News

October 16, 2017

10/16/17

By Mac Cordell

Municipal Court
Speeding – Betty F. Immel, Galena, $58 fine, $110 costs.
Speeding – Angela L. Snyder, Marion, $55 fine, $88 costs.
Improper back/start – Charles G. Jordan, Richwood, $58 fine, $110 costs.
Non-compliance – Derek E. Long, Woodstock, $600 fine, $190 costs.
Assured clear distance – ...

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Mill Valley murder suspect ruled not competent to stand trial

By Kyle Meddles

July 19, 2025

The man charged in the Mill Valley murder case has been deemed unfit to stand trial. According to a journal entry from the Union County Court of Common Pleas Thursday, Micaiah Immanuel Swindler – who ...

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Employee files suit against Honda over unpaid time

By Jack Christian

July 10, 2025

An employee at the Honda Marysville Plant is suing the company, alleging unpaid overtime hours in a newly filed lawsuit. Joab Scott, the plaintiff, claims that he and other employees are owed overtime...

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Man tased after fleeing from police

Grand jury Indictments

By Kyle Meddles

July 3, 2025

A man from Indiana was tased and detained after being charged for allegedly fleeing law enforcement in a stolen car. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Corbin Bernard Bergsma, 32, of Indianapoli...

Sports

North Union’s Alex Jolliff follows through on his shot during a match at Blues Creek. The Wildcats opened their 2025 season with a convincing 164-236 win over Benjamin Logan on Tuesday at Liberty Hills. Jaxon Jolliff was the match medalist with a 39, while his brother, Alex, posted a round of 40. Ethan Monroe and Jenson Stover each shot a 43, while Reese Spriggs had a 48 and Brylon Riffle carded a 51. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU golfers open with victory

By Bob Putman

July 31, 2025

Sports

Fairbanks’ Leo Winner reels in an incoming pass from Bryson Griffith during a 7-on-7 scrimmage at Marysville. Friday is the start of fall sports practices as coaches locally and around the state begin their instruction periods for their respective sports. Boys and girls golf teams are already beginning their competitions with most starting their 2024 campaigns today. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Timeout with Tim: Summer’s gone… fall sports are here… how does this happen so quickly?

By Tim Miller

July 31, 2025

It seems as though each summer flies by just a little faster than previous ones. It was just a week ago (or so it seems) that the 2025 spring sports season concluded with several local athletes earnin...

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Local artist’s work part of Ohio State Fair

By From JT Staff Reports

July 30, 2025

Artist James Mellick of Milford Center has two dog carvings accepted in the fine arts exhibition of the 2025 Ohio State Fair. "Ghost Dog in Cherry" and "Beagle Boy Blue" are part of the 300-plus accep...

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CPD officer with local ties, sentenced in shooting

By From JT Staff Reports

July 30, 2025

A former Ohio police officer and North Union graduate who stood trial in the shooting death of Andre Hill was convicted of murder and sentenced 15 years to life in prison on Monday. Adam Coy, 47, who ...

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Former Hometown Auto site demo complete

By From JT Staff Reports

July 30, 2025

With demolition of the former Hometown Auto site complete, Marysville officials are working to prepare the site for work on the town run, which flows under the property. No official development plans ...

Jonathan Alder boys soccer team prepares for 2025 season with two-day summer home event

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Carson Gordon (8) takes the ball past midfield during a regular season game against Grandview Heights during the 2024 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder boys soccer team prepares for 2025 season with two-day summer home event

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 30, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer program recently held a series of preseason games on its home turf. According to head coach Jordan McMurray, the showcase invited several teams from both in and outside th...