News

July 6, 2020

2020 a better year for farmers

By Michael Williamson

A cornfield south of Marysville is looking healthy and full this year. Last year, farmers around the county experienced delayed planting or no planting at all due to heavy and constant rains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Union County farmers are having an easier time getting crops in...

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County officials investigating cyber security incident

By Michael Williamson

May 23, 2025

Union County officials are working with investigators to clear up a cyber security incident that occurred early last week. Officials were alerted to “unusual activity” on the county’s network Sunday a...

Service members can be honored at monument

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Local residents can purchase pavers to recognize veterans who have lived in Union County through the Veterans Remembrance Committee. The pavers are placed at the Union County Veterans Plaza. (Photo submitted)

Service members can be honored at monument

By From JT Staff Reports

May 23, 2025

As residents celebrate Memorial Day, the Veterans Remembrance Committee encourages residents to visit the graves of our fallen veterans or the Union County Veterans Plaza where names of more than 600 ...

Education, News

“Overall, it’s a disaster”

JA weighs in on impact of state budget proposals

By Michael Williamson

May 22, 2025

Jonathan Alder is joining other school districts in the county and state in expressing its frustration over the Ohio legislature’s proposals impacting public education. Treasurer Mark Ingles told the ...

Fairbanks claims district title with win over North Union

Sports

Fairbanks' Maddie Sines (left) catches a pass to third base while North Union's Kailin McElroy slide before being called safe by the official. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks claims district title with win over North Union

By Bob Putman

May 23, 2025

Fairbanks got things started quickly and then finished strong on Friday in its Division V Central District softball final against North Union at Marysville High School. Those two things earned the Lad...

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County officials investigating cyber security incident

By Michael Williamson

May 23, 2025

Sports

Marysville’s Hunter Sheldon (5) takes a shot amid a heavy Shamrock defense during the second half of action. The Monarch accounted for two goals in the team’s loss to Dublin Coffman. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Campaign concludes for MHS LAX squad

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 23, 2025

Marysville’s boys lacrosse team recently concluded its season. The 13th-seeded Monarchs fell 14-3 to the fourth-seed Dublin Coffman, 14-3, during both teams’ first-round playoff game. “Overall, the la...

JA wins second lacrosse playoff game of season

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) wins a face-off during the first half of action against Archbishop Alter’s Jackson Neace. The senior Pioneer won 15 face-offs during the team’s win over the visiting Knights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA wins second lacrosse playoff game of season

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 23, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse team had never won two playoff games in its history. That changed following a recent 7-6 victory over fifth-seeded Kettering Alter (14-2). “I’m just elated,” JA Head Co...

Sports

Fairbanks High School has new athletic director

By Tim Miller

May 23, 2025

Fairbanks High School has a new athletic director. Superintendent Adham Schirg announced that Grey Huston will assume the position. He will replace Logan Dunn, who is leaving the district to become th...

Sports

Barton throws no-hitter as Alder wins game

By Tim Miller

May 23, 2025

A re-location of the game did not hamper Jonathan Alder’s baseball team from earning its 22nd victory of the season on Wednesday. It also didn’t stop Tyler Barton from throwing a no-hitter. The only t...