Court News
June 4, 2019

06/04/2019

By From JT Staff Reports

Speeding – Scott D. Wheaton, Galloway, $58 fine, $85 costs.

Speeding – Chad Ward, Marion, $58 fine, $85 costs.

Speeding – Zachery S. Bugner, Monee, IL, $58 fine, $85 costs.

Speeding – Matthew J. Coates, Lancaster, PA, $58 fine, $85 costs.

No OL – Hope M. Stephens, Mt. Victory, $150 fine, $85 c...

Pool incident suspect ruled incompetent
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Pool incident suspect ruled incompetent
By Kyle Meddles 
September 23, 2026
The man arrested for exposing himself to a teen at the Marysville Municipal Pool in July was found incompetent to stand trial after a court hearing on Tuesday. Namon Joshua IV, 43, of Delaware, was ch...
Man accused of strangling woman unconscious two times
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Man accused of strangling woman unconscious two times
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
September 22, 2026
A man from Raymond has been charged with multiple felonies for breaking a protection order with the mother of his children and allegedly strangling her. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Troy D...
Athens man charged after 13-mile pursuit
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Athens man charged after 13-mile pursuit
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
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A man from Athens has been charged after allegedly swallowing narcotics and leading police on a 13-mile chase. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Matthew David Diamond, 41, of Athens, and charge...
Other news
FHS spikers hold off Southeastern during third set; record sweep
Sports
Fairbanks’ Lexie Grant (7) sets up a kill by Liviann Maine (4) during the match against Southeastern. Also pictured for FHS is Sophie Bostwick (2). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS spikers hold off Southeastern during third set; record sweep
By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
The first two sets were a breeze, but the third was a bit trickier when Fairbanks’ volleyball team swept Southeastern. The Lady Panthers (10-2 overall and 8-0 in the North Division of the Ohio Heritag...
Williamson holds one-game lead in Pigskin Pickers
Columns/Editorials
Williamson holds one-game lead in Pigskin Pickers
By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
Managing editor Chad Williamson broke last week’s stalemate with sports editor Tim Miller in the Pigskin Pickers. Williamson finished the week with a 7-4 record and now stands at 33-11 for the season....
Area gridders listed in first computer ratings for 2026 season
Sports
Area gridders listed in first computer ratings for 2026 season
By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released its first computer football ratings for the 2026 season. The OHSAA uses the computer rankings to determine which teams will compete in the post-s...
New Honda plant coming to Union County
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New Honda plant coming to Union County
$2.5 billion Honda hybrid plant reportedly planned for area
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2026
A new $2.5 billion Honda hybrid vehicle production plant is coming to Union County, the Journal-Tribune has confirmed. Multiple local sources with knowledge of the project told the Journal-Tribune the...
Ben Logan Homecoming court named
Education, News
Ben Logan Homecoming court named
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2026
Benjamin Logan High School will crown its 2026-27 Homecoming king and queen Friday during the Raiders’ football game against Graham. Members of the Homecoming Court are, front row, left to right, Hayd...
JA Homecoming court identified
Education, News
JA Homecoming court identified
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2026
The Jonathan High School 2026 fall Homecoming court is set and the district will crown its king and queen at this Friday’s football game. Members of the Homecoming court are from left, junior Lillian ...