MHS’ Smegal takes top honors at 220 during Scioto tournament

By Tim Miller

Marysville’s Ethan Smegal (top) has Brayden Benson of Grove City in a difficult situation during this 220-pound match on Saturday. Smegal pinned Benson en route to the weight division championship at Dublin Scioto’s Kevin Cleveland Memorial Tournament.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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Local News, News

The people-first sheriff

Mike Justice finds that empowering staff makes transition smoother

By Michael Williamson

March 24, 2025

Editor's note: Union County Sheriff Mike Justice allowed the Journal-Tribune to shadow him as he went about his rounds one day recently, sharing his perspectives a few months in on the job. -- Just a ...

Education, News

Triad seeking safety grants

By Kyle Meddles

March 24, 2025

Triad is setting its sights on school safety grants while navigating an ever-changing federal and state funding landscape. At the recent meeting of the Triad Board of Education, Superintendent Vickie ...

Sports

Price out as MHS girls varsity basketball coach

By Tim Miller

March 24, 2025

“I was in shock.” That was Justin Price’s reaction when he learned he would not be returning as the girls varsity basketball coach at Marysville High School. The newspaper was informed of the news lat...

News

Magnetic sewer project gets official word on $750k grant

By From JT Staff Reports

March 24, 2025

The Magnetic Springs sanitary sewer project has received its full funding request from the state. The Ohio Department of Development announced recently that Union County will receive $750,000 to const...

News

Filmmakers will have weekend to make shorts for Avalon film festival

By From JT Staff Reports

March 24, 2025

Local filmmakers looking to make a movie will have a reason to do so next month. The Avalon Theatre is introducing the new Avalon Film Festival, a challenge to movie makers to make a film over one wee...

Sports

Jenna Dee of Fairbanks smacks a homer in this file photo. Dee homered during the Lady Panthers’ 2025 opening game in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panthers open season with win

By Tim Miller

March 24, 2025

Fairbanks’ softball team plated three runs in the top of the fifth inning and defeated Grant Community (Illinois) High School 7-4. The game came during the Lady Panthers’ spring break trip to Pigeon F...