LYDIA R. SLACK

By Jacob Runnels

Lydia R. Slack, 97, of Marysville, died Monday morning, Dec. 18, 2017, at her home with her son and daughter-in-law at her side.
She was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. A loving wife and stay-at-home mom, she was dedicated to her family. She enjoyed working in her yard and bird wat...

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Crash ends with vehicle on sidewalk

By Chad Williamson

May 14, 2025

A Marysville Police Officer looks over the scene of a crash on West Fourth Street at around 9 p.m. Monday night. According to reports, the driver of the vehicle, Sarissa Moore, lost control and struck...

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Richwood continues to investigate backflow compliance program

By Kyle Meddles

May 14, 2025

Richwood council further discussed backflow compliance and which related software to purchase. At the regular meeting of village council on Monday, water and sewer operator Eric Kincaid stepped in for...

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U.C. investments earn $1.5M in Q1

By Michael Williamson

May 14, 2025

Union County’s investment income is still solid after receiving a slight bump this quarter compared to the same time last year. Treasurer Andy Smarra told the county commissioners recently that, overa...

Marysville City Council

Money for area Uber program running low

Vouchers used for 8,800 trips

By Michael Williamson

May 14, 2025

Marysville and Union County’s Uber program is nearing the end of its funding for ride incentives but officials are hopeful the program will continue after that. Inge Witt, the county’s economic develo...

Pioneers earn top seed for Division IV baseball tourney

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Jonathan Alder’s Mason Peterscheim delivers a pitch for Jonathan Alder. The Pioneers are the No. 1 seed for the upcoming Division IV district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneers earn top seed for Division IV baseball tourney

By Bob Putman

May 13, 2025

Jonathan Alder received top billing for the Central District Division IV baseball tournament following voting on Sunday by the coaches. The Pioneers (19-1 after Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Defiance), who a...

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North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (left) attempts to reel in a throw from first base while Jonathan Alder’s Ava Schellhammer slides into second base during the top of the sixth inning. Schellhammer was safe on the play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder softball team tops NU

By Bob Putman

May 13, 2025

It has been a season of learning and growing for the Jonathan Alder softball team. That has pretty much been the story from the moment the Lady Pioneers held their first practice. They got off to a sl...