JA softball team will soon start plans for 2019 campaign

By Tim Miller

Jonathan Alder second baseman Angela Brandel makes the throw to first base for the out during JA’s Division II district championship victory. The Lady Pioneers will begin work soon to prepare for the 2019 campaign.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Jonathan Alder softball coach Dave ...

Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number

Sports

Colin Snyder (34) prepares to advance on defense in order to try and stop Nolan Smith from driving to the hoop. A total of 160 youth participants were involved with the annual Marysville basketball camp this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number

By Tim Miller

June 12, 2026

Marysville High School boys basketball coach Mark Tinklenberg called it the biggest boys youth hoop camp since he’s been the Monarchs’ boss. “We’ve got 160 campers who are going to be going into grade...

Sports

Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number

By Tim Miller

June 11, 2026

Ohio Heritage Conference names top softball players; Fairbanks announces awards

Sports

These Fairbanks High School softball players earned honors for the 2026 season. They are from left, Sydney Chandler, Golden Glove award; Avery Arnold, OHC honorable mention; Claire Meihls, OHC second team and Division V Central District honorable mention; Lexie Grant, OHC sportsmanship award; Maddi Sines, OHC and D-V Central District first team, All-Ohio honorable mention, team MVP and four- year varsity letter winner; Sage Wittenburg-Conley, OHC second team; Kyah Hendren, OHC first team, D-V Central District second team and highest batting average (team); and Elizabeth Gregory, OHC hon- orable mention, Panther Award and four-year varsity letter winner. (Photo submitted)

Ohio Heritage Conference names top softball players; Fairbanks announces awards

By Tim Miller

June 11, 2026

The 2026 high school softball season saw several local players earn honors in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division. The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks were the divi- sion’s runners-up with a 12-4 r...

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Officials prepare for 911 levy expiration

By Mike Williamson

June 13, 2026

Union County officials are preparing discussions on how to approach the sheriff’s office’s 911 levy as it nears its expiration date. Sheriff Mike Justice said the 911 levy committee should shoot for J...

News, Plain City News

Jonathan Alder officials closed the contract for three parcels of land, shown above, located just behind Plain City Elementary School. The newly acquired land totals just over 25 acres with two larger parcels to the north and south and a third narrow strip going through the center. (Graphic submitted)

JA completes purchase of land near PCES

By From JT Staff Reports

June 13, 2026

Jonathan Alder has officially completed the purchase of more than 25 acres of land adjacent to Plain City Elementary School, a move district leaders say will help position the growing district for fut...

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Sharp picked as next city manager

By Mike Williamson

June 13, 2026

Kimberly Sharp will be Marysville’s next city manager. Council announced this week that it selected Sharp from a pool of qualified candidates. The decision will be official pending formal approval at ...

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Dispensary eyes Jerome Township

June 13, 2026

Representatives from Ethos Cannabis appeared before the Jerome Township Board of Trustees last week to make the case for allowing a cannabis dispensary in the township, highlighting potential tax reve...

Sports

Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number

By Tim Miller

June 12, 2026

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Richwood projects funded in state budget

By From JT Staff Reports

June 12, 2026

Several projects in Union County, including two in Richwood, are slated to receive state funding after State Rep. Tracy Richardson voted in support of Ohio’s two-year capital budget bill. The legislat...