Court News
November 23, 2019

11/23/19

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Seat belt – Kristen D. VanWay, Richwood, $30 fine, $91 costs.
Speeding – Wendell Lowe, Columbus, $58 fine, $110 costs.
Fail to reg – Douglas A. French, Marion, $58 fine, $110 costs.
Speeding – Standhope N. Ndubueze, West Chester, $55 fine, $113 costs.
Speeding – Howard J. Born, ...

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Guilty plea entered in machete attack
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The Marysville man charged with attacking another man with a machete has now pled guilty. Following a two-day jury trial in the Union County Court of Common Pleas on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, Morris William...
Three locals caught up in firearm charges
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Three locals caught up in firearm charges
Grand jury indictments
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A trio of area residents have been indicted by the Union County Grand Jury on charges stemming from improper firearm handling. Their arraignments are scheduled for Feb. 11, 2026. - Jason Allen Bevard,...
Murder suspect drops insanity defense
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Murder suspect drops insanity defense
By Kyle Meddles 
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The Marysville man charged in the Mill Valley murder case, Micaiah Immanuel Swindler, 28, has now withdrawn his not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) plea. After determining that he was mentally fit...
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Jonathan Alder girls drop double OT heartbreaker in hoop tourney opener
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Jonathan Alder’s Izzy Griffin (11) goes up for a basket. The Lady Pioneers’ season came to an end on Thursday with a 46-41 double overtime tournament loss at Bexley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder girls drop double OT heartbreaker in hoop tourney opener
By Tim Miller 
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Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball season came to a disappointing end on Thursday. The No. 13-seeded Lady Pioneers dropped a 46-41 double-overtime verdict at No. 7 Bexley in the Division III tournament...
On heels of hosting tournament games, MHS AD hopes to attract more post-season contests
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A large crowd watches the action during the Division I boys state wrestling duals championships that were held recently at Marysville High School. School officials are looking to host more tournament contests as a neutral venue. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
On heels of hosting tournament games, MHS AD hopes to attract more post-season contests
By Tim Miller 
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Marysville High School has hosted post-season sporting events over the past few years. If first-year athletic director Eric Music gets his wish, Monarch facilities will be the location of many more to...
FHS girls to open tourney
Sports
The Fairbanks girls basketball team will take its No. 7 seed into Saturday’s Division V girls tournament game that will be played on the Lady Panthers’ court. FHS will play No. 11 Fredericktown with the tip-off slated for 1 p.m. Fairbanks’ seniors are from left, front row, Hannah Boehm, Sara Lynch and Mollie Thrush; back row, Jolie Porter, Mara Vicari, Grace Keiderling and Liz Gregory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
FHS girls to open tourney
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Gymnast places
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Marysville’s Maddie Forrester (far right) is pictured on the awards podium during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Divsion gymnastics meet. The event was held at Olentangy Orange High School. The Lady Monarch junior placed fourth in the vault with a score of 8.375. (Photo submitted)
Gymnast places
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Jonathan Alder swimmer will continue career on college level
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Jonathan Alder swimmer Lily Schneider competes during a meet earlier this winter at the Union County Family YMCA. Schneider, who has qualified for the Division II state meet the past three seasons, will continue her academic and athletic careers at the University of Southern Indiana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder swimmer will continue career on college level
By Tim Miller 
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One of  the most prolific swimmers in Jonathan Alder history will continue her career on the collegiate level. Alder senior Lily Schneider will compete at the University of Southern Indiana, which is ...
FHS cagers top Cedarville to claim outright OHC North championship
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EvanWiedmann of Fairbanks (1) drops in a jumper in this file photo. Wiedmann tallied 20 points during the Panthers’ 62-48 victory at Cedarville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS cagers top Cedarville to claim outright OHC North championship
By Tim Miller 
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The trip to Cedarville on Tuesday was well worth it for the boys basketball team from Fairbanks High School. Just a few days after clinching at least a share of the Ohio Heritage Conference North Divi...