Court News

June 24, 2019

06/22/2019

By From JT Staff Reports

Marked lanes – Chistine E. Abney, Fairborn, $55 fine, $88 costs.

Stop sign – John K. George, Plain City, $55 fine, $88 costs.

DUS – Melissa S. Gilbert, Raymond, $600 fine, $145 costs, 30 days jail susp.

Stop sign – Jack D. Carnes, Groveport, $55 fine, $88 costs.

Traffic light – Lindsay J. Welk...

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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...

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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...

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Athens man charged after 13-mile pursuit

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

September 14, 2026

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...

Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game

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The new scoreboard at Fairbanks High School’s Kyre Field ran a tribute to the late Frank Spurlock, who was the first-ever head football coach for the Panthers. Spurlock’s widow Karen and his daughters Polly and Dolly served as the honorary captains prior to FHS’ Homecoming game on Friday against West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game

By Tim Miller

September 30, 2026

It was a time of fond memories with a bit of sadness at Fairbanks High School Friday evening. The Panthers hosted West Liberty-Salem for their annual Homecoming game. During the pregame coin toss, the...

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Cops and Cars show held

By Michael Williamson

September 30, 2026

Plain City residents and visitors attended the village’s inaugural Cops and Cars car show on Main Street Saturday afternoon. More than 100 vehicles signed up to participate in the event, which also fe...

Five Points roundabout slowdown questioned

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Council member challenges pushing project to 2028

Five Points roundabout slowdown questioned

By Michael Williamson

September 30, 2026

Marysville’s city administration may be in favor of the Five Points roundabout delay but that doesn’t mean every city council member is. During the regular city meeting Monday night, council member Ma...

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City eyes three additional firefighters

By Michael Williamson

September 30, 2026

The City of Marysville is looking to hire three additional firefighters. Council members voted Monday night to move a measure forward that would allow for that process to happen. Officials said this a...

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Tressel, OSU star pitch fitness challenge

By Kyle Meddles

September 30, 2026

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited North Union Elementary School on Tuesday as part of the district’s participation in the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge. During the day, student volunteers participated in ...

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Two more city leaders set to depart

By Michael Williamson

September 29, 2026

A couple of additional department heads are leaving the City of Marysville. Planning and Developer Manager Ashley Gaver and Finance Director Brad Lutz are both vacating their positions within the admi...