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July 9, 2021

07/09/21

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Speeding – Michael W. Hicks, Columbus, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs.
Speeding – Joseph M. Roeder, Marion, $58 fine, $91 costs.
Speeding – Paul Stammen, Lewis Center, $58 fine, $85 costs.
Speeding – Ricardo A. Fajardo, Columbus, $75 fine, $98 costs.
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Woman abducted on test drive

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This story has been updated from a previous version to correct the dealership's name. “No, now you’ll sit there and wait like a good girl,” were the words of a homeless man after he allegedly abducted...

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Tampering charge stems from drug test scheme

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Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team honored on 20th anniversary season of state championship

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The March 20, 2006 edition of the Marysville Journal-Tribune splashed the story across the sports section. Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team won the Division III state championship by beating Youngtown Ursuline at The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center. The newspaper was on display Wednesday evening when school officials held a 20th anniversary recognition for the team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team honored on 20th anniversary season of state championship

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Bunsold cagers top UA Hastings

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The Bunsold Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball squad beat Upper Arlington Hastings 53-24 to move to 15-1. The leading scorers for the team were Tayte Keller and Luke Hensel, with each notching...

MHS grapplers down TW; tied for second in Cardinal Division

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Marysville’s Liam Parrish prepares to pin Thomas Worthington’s Eric Wilson during the 113-pound match Thursday evening. The Monarchs defeated the Cardinals 57-18. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

MHS grapplers down TW; tied for second in Cardinal Division

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NU’s girls split matches with B. Logan, RV

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Benjamin Logan’s Belle Hughes (left) takes a single-leg shot on North Union’s Jessanie Pfister during a dual a match at 135 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

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North Union’s girls wrestling team went 1-1 during a tri-match at Benjamin Logan on Thursday. With the postseason peeking around the corner, NU assistant coach Randal Riffle, who is overseeing the gir...

Decision making, mental health priorities for McIntosh

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New Marysville Board of Education member Erin McIntosh is given the oath of office by district treasurer Todd Johnson Thursday after a short special meeting. McIntosh was selected from nine applicants to take the seat created by the resignation of Bill Keck. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

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Residents encouraged by visioning process

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Marysville resident Michelle Cunningham addresses city officials during the community visioning meeting at the Avalon Theatre Wednesday evening. Residents shared their thoughts on the progress of the visioning project and what they would like to see happen in the city. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Residents encouraged by visioning process

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Marysville officials have been hard at work on the city’s visioning plan, but what do residents think about the discussion? Overall, they think things are positive. Paul and Kathleen Kramer, Marysvill...