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October 6, 2020

10/06/20 – Civil Filings

By From JT Staff Reports

General Audit Corporation vs. Thomas E. Woodson III, for plaintiff, $883.52.
General Audit Corporation vs. Jose E. Rivera Ortiz II, for plaintiff, $6405.95.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Michael Beard, for plaintiff, $1330.63.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Kimberly Fraley, for plaintiff, $2876.66.
Midland Credit Managme...

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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...

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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,...

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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The Marysville man charged in the Mill Valley murder case, Micaiah Immanuel Swindler, 28, has now withdrawn his not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) plea.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...

Monarch boys wrestlers topple Hilliard Darby; capture sixth consecutive conference title

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Marysville High School’s boys varsity wrestling team is pictured. The Monarchs defeated Hilliard Darby on Thursday to earn their sixth consecutive Ohio Capital Conference championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Monarch boys wrestlers topple Hilliard Darby; capture sixth consecutive conference title

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

For just the second time in the history of the program, Marysville’s boys wrestling team has captured six consecutive Ohio Capital Conference championships. The Monarchs did so Thursday evening when t...

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Seniors and returning lettermen for the Marysville boys basketball team are from left, front row, Drew Chaffin, Dawson Taylor, Cole Brewer and Owen Graves; back row, Ben Coil, Brennan Adkins and Levi Crouso. The seniors will be honored this evening prior to the Monarchs’ home game against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Seniors to be honored

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title

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Members of the state champion Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, Austin Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright, Landon Hoover and Quinton Bodine; and in the back row, coach Zach Noland, DJ Litzke, Corey Ford, Ivan Green, manager James Oakley, Leo Wright and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)

Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title

Cougar swimmers earn medals

By From JT Staff Reports

February 25, 2026

Union County’s Special Olympics athletes delivered a memorable performance at the State Indoor Winter Games held at The Ohio State University. The efforts against teams from across Ohio were highlight...

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Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) looks to set up the offense during Wednesday’s game against Fairfield Union. Also pictured for the Pioneers is Danny Bentley (11). (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Pioneer cagers down Fairfield Union

By Jack Christian

February 25, 2026

Jonathan Alder (16-5 overall, 8-1 Central Buckeye Conference) came away with a 63-49 win Wednesday over Fairfield Union (13-6) in a physical, hard-fought contest. The opening quarter was a back-and-fo...

Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg

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Kailin McElroy eyes the basket during a game from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. McElroy tallied nine points during NU’s victory at Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg

By Bob Putman

February 25, 2026

North Union put together a dominant second half Wednesday and earned a 65-48 victory at Mechanicsburg. Battling foul trouble all through the first half, the Lady Cats were not able to get into a good ...

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Jolie Porter of Fairbanks drives to the basket in this file photo. Porter scored a team-high 15 points during the Lady Panthers’ victory at Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks girls roll past Northeastern

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks wrapped up their 2025-2026 basketball regular season with a weather-related makeup game at Northeastern. FHS, which rolled to a 46-17 victory, improved to 17-5 overall a...