Court News
July 31, 2020

07/31/20

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Criminal mischief – Brayden Hobart, 991A Coventry Place, $250 fine, $100 susp., $120 costs, 30 days jail susp.
Domestic violence – Shawn D. Meadows, 148 Hemlock Drive, $600 fine, $300 susp., $120 costs, 30 days jail 28 susp.
Persist disorderly conduct – Jonathan A. Diaz, Delaware,...

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Guilty plea entered in machete attack
By Kyle Meddles 
February 16, 2026
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
By Kyle Meddles 
February 10, 2026
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 
February 6, 2026
The Marysville man charged in the Mill Valley murder case, Micaiah Immanuel Swindler, 28, has now withdrawn his not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) plea.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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FHS cagers top Cedarville to claim outright OHC North championship
Sports
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 
February 25, 2026
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...
Pleasant needs OT to down NU
Sports
North Union’s Dainon Lindsey tries to get past Collin Matrix of Pleasant during Tuesday’s game at Pleasant. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Pleasant needs OT to down NU
By Bob Putman 
February 25, 2026
North Union and Pleasant needed extra time to determine a winner on Tuesday in a non-league boys basketball game at Pleasant. The Spartans gained quick control of the overtime, scoring six points in t...
Turf projects progressing on Marysville High School varsity softball, baseball diamonds
Sports
Work continues this week on the turf project at the Marysville High School varsity softball and baseball diamonds. Both fields are receiving artificial infield turf and it is anticipated both fields will be ready for the start of the 2026 spring seasons. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Turf projects progressing on Marysville High School varsity softball, baseball diamonds
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
Editor’s note: this story will coincide with an article that will appear in Saturday’s Journal-Tribune. That story will entail Music’s quest to host additional post-season contests in other sports. Ol...
MHS swimmers qualify for district
Sports
Marysville’s Rylan Brown (top photo) and Elara Baumbarger (bottom) are shown competing during a 2025-2026 swimming meet. They are among the Monarch athletes who will compete this weekend in the Division I district meets that will be held at Ohio University.
MHS swimmers qualify for district
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
Marysville’s boys swimming squad captured first-place honors in three Division I sectional events. The sectional was held this past weekend at the Delaware YMCA. Ryan Brown won the 50 yard freestyle, ...
Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles
Sports
Lady Monarch bowlers are from left, Khloe Smith, Lisa Harris, Lilly Riffle, Cheyenne Lanning, Delaney Sherwood, Tana Young and Abby Williams. (Photo submitted)
Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
The Marysville Monarch girls and boys bowling teams both captured Division B titles in the COHSBC. It marked the first time in school history that either program won or shared a division championship....
Monarch wrestling senior Shuster joins United States Army Reserves
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Marysville’s Brayden Shuster (red) competes during senior night when the Monarchs hosted Delaware Hayes earlier this season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Monarch wrestling senior Shuster joins United States Army Reserves
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 25, 2026
Time is a valuable commodity in life and one Marysville High School wrestler  used it to become a member of the United States Army Reserves. Brayden Shuster is in the midst of his senior season on the...