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August 8, 2022

State continues to combat distracted driving

By From JT Staff Reports

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) recently released a new educational video for use by parents, teachers and driver education instructors to help them explain the dangers of distracted driving to teens.

The light-hearted video is targeted toward youthful drivers and feat...

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Goodwill to relocate, expand next door

By From JT Staff Reports

July 12, 2025

Goodwill plans to relocate and expand its retail store into the old Big Lots, which gives them the opportunity to open a new book-themed shopping experience at the former location. The retail portion ...

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Look out below

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 11, 2025

Some area residents beat the heat by easing into the cooling waters of the Marysville Municipal Pool. Others, like the youth shown above on Friday, would rather get the thrill of leaping from the high...

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Vetoes are a relief to area school officials

By From JT Staff Reports

July 11, 2025

School officials around Union County are pleased with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto efforts regarding the recent state budget process. DeWine signed the state’s $60-billion spending bill at the end of ...

FHS gridders more than happy with effort shown during summer work

Sports

Fairbanks’ Brennan Peffer (right) breaks up a pass against a Benjamin Logan receiver during a passing scrimmage session against the Raiders. The scrimmage was hosted by Marysville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

FHS gridders more than happy with effort shown during summer work

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 12, 2025

Effort is hard, sometimes impossible, to teach when the heat is turned up. Luckily Dave Carroll and the rest of the Fairbanks High School football coaching staff did not have to remind players about t...

Sports

Jaxon Jolliff of North Union drives the ball during a Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event. Jolliff placed third in the 16-to-18 age bracket during a tournament in Waldo. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Heart of Ohio golf event held

By Tim Miller

July 12, 2025

The latest Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event was held earlier this week at Kings Mill in Waldo. North Union’s Jaxon Jolliff placed third in the 16-18 age bracket by shooting a 73. Dawson Hal...

Sports

Pending board of education OK, Wade will be hired as MHS baseball coach

By Tim Miller

July 12, 2025

A decision could soon be reached on the hiring of a new Marysville High School head baseball coach. An e-mail sent to the Journal-Tribune Friday afternoon from incoming MHS athletic director Eric Musi...

Marysville grid boss pleased with what he saw during passing scrimmage

Sports

Marysville quarterback Evan Beeney eyes a receiver during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Fairbanks. Benjamin Logan also competed in the event that was held at Marysville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville grid boss pleased with what he saw during passing scrimmage

By Tim Miller

July 12, 2025

First-year head football coach Mike Young got an initial look at his Marysville High School squad going up against athletes from different schools earlier this week. The Monarchs hosted 7-on-7 passing...

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JA to put 5.12-mill bond on ballot

By Michael Williamson

July 12, 2025

Jonathan Alder is going back on the ballot this fall. At the board of education’s recent meeting, school officials said the district will be coming back to voters in November, asking again to pass the...

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Goodwill to relocate, expand next door

By From JT Staff Reports

July 12, 2025