Incumbent commissioner upset

By Mac Cordell

Challenger Lawrence cruises past Schmenk

A seated Union County Commissioner was defeated Tuesday in the Republican primary.

According to unofficial results from the Union County Board of Elections, challenger Dave Lawrence, with 4,039 votes, defeated incumbent Chris Schmenk, with 3,321 votes, in Tuesd...

Local News, News, Plain City, ...

Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee, right, updates the community Wednesday on the Madison Baby Doe case two years after the infant’s body was discovered in a garbage can in a neighborhood south of the village. During the press conference, McKee said that Anuradha Manukonda, of Greene County, identified as the baby’s mother, was charged with gross abuse of a corpse, a felony of the fifth degree. Also pictured is Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

PCPD solves case involving dead baby

By Michael Williamson

April 2, 2025

After two years of investigation, the mother of Madison Baby Doe has been identified and charged. The Plain City Police Department released a statement and held a press conference Wednesday stating th...

Education, Marysville School Board, News

Newly hired Marysville Superintendent Zack Howard, right, talks with Marysville City Administrator Terry Emery, left, and retiring Marysville Superintendent Diane Allen during a welcome event hosted by the board of education Tuesday night. Howard will officially take over duties in the district on Aug. 1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Howard comes home

New superintendent reflects on local teachers who shaped him

By Chad Williamson

April 2, 2025

The Marysville school district held a rare spring homecoming Tuesday night when Zack Howard’s contract as superintendent was approved by the board of education. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to...

Education, Marysville School Board, News

New superintendent’s contract details released

By Chad Williamson

April 2, 2025

The Marysville Board of Education found the type of candidate it was looking for in Zack Howard, a leader with experience as a superintendent and also intimate knowledge of the local community. “I thi...

Local News, News, Plain City News

Mother indicted in Madison Baby Doe case

By Mike Williamson, From JT Staff Reports

April 2, 2025

A suspect has been identified and indicted in relation to the Madison Baby Doe case in Plain City. On March 13, a grand jury issued a single count indictment against Anuradha Manukonda for gross abuse...

Dee becomes FHS’ all-time softball home run hitter

Sports

Jenna Dee of Fairbanks rips a home run in this file photo. Dee is now the Lady Panthers’ all-time home run leader. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Dee becomes FHS’ all-time softball home run hitter

By Tim Miller

April 2, 2025

A new home run queen has been crowned for the Fairbanks High School softball program. Jenna Dee blasted her 17th career round-tripper during the Lady Panthers’ 13-5 victory at West Liberty-Salem. Dee ...

Sports

Marysville’s Mason Springs, left, delivers a pitch and Griffin Scheiderer, right, follows through on his swing in these file photos. The Monarchs won a pair of games during their spring break trip to Tennessee. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

MHS diamond squad wins spring games

By Tim Miller

April 2, 2025

Marysville’s varsity baseball squad won both of its games during its spring break trip to Tennessee. The Monarchs (2-0) opened with an 11-9 verdict over St. Charles North of Illinois. They followed wi...