Experience, larger roster set goals high for NU grapplers

By Sam Dillon

The 2018 Wildcat wrestlers are from left, front row, Malachi Robbins, Ethen Wagy, Gabe Hansen, Tarren Riffle, Steven Palm, Casey Clark and Drew Wykoff; second row, Randle Riffle, Shawn Swank, Trevor Gilbert, Skyler Cowgill, Jed Buckingham, Hayden Pacha, Dylan Thompson, Caleb Isler, Phoenix Dabies an...

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The robbery suspect, pictured above, wore all black as he carried out two robberies, one at the Village Pantry Marathon at 303 E. Fifth St. and the other at Certified Oil Marathon at 809 Columbus Ave. The suspect used a black handgun – which police believe to be a Glock – to steal an unknown amount of money from the two stores. Anyone with information on the robberies have been asked to contact Det. Anthony Lollini at 937-645-7300. (photo submitted)

Pair of armed robberies reported

By From JT Staff Reports

March 20, 2025

The Marysville Police Department is currently investigating two armed robberies that occurred in Marysville last night. At 8:37 p.m., Wednesday, police responded to the Village Pantry Marathon at 303 ...

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Crash shuts down U.S. 33

By Kyle Meddles

March 20, 2025

The Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to U.S. 33 near the Beecher-Gamble Road overpass for a two-vehicle injury crash involving a Honda and a semi truck. At 8:29 a.m., Thursday, the Honda was tr...

Maine named OHC player of year; local squads represented on North Division hoop teams

Sports

Fairbanks seniors Holtz Maine (44-left) and Ryker Green (5-right) have been named to the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division first team for the 2024-2025 season. Maine was also named the division’s player of the year. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Maine named OHC player of year; local squads represented on North Division hoop teams

By Tim Miller

March 20, 2025

Union County is the home of the Ohio Heritage Conference’s North Division boys basketball player of the year. Panther senior Holtz Maine has earned that honor through voting by the division’s coaches ...

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Howard tapped to lead Marysville

By Chad Williamson

March 19, 2025

The Marysville school board is entering into contract negotiations with Dr. Zachary Howard to be the district’s next superintendent. After several interviews with finalists the school board voted 5-0 ...

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“Dangerous and depraved”

Man gets 25 years for rape of young family members

By Kyle Meddles

March 19, 2025

“He is too dangerous and depraved.” A statement from the court describing Garry Lee Giles, 82, of West Mansfield, following his sentence of 25 years in prison last week after being found guilty of rap...

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County pushes back on EDIP

Commissioners continue to be unhappy with incentives

By Michael Williamson

March 19, 2025

The Union County Commissioners are still not quite satisfied with some of the approaches to the new Economic Development Incentive Policy (EDIP). Board members told Economic Development Director Eric ...