News

March 31, 2023

Fire contained quickly

By Aleksei Pavloff

Local police and fire crews responded to a house fire at 1891 Creekview Drive in Mill Valley Thursday afternoon. Marysville police and fire crews were at the scene with units from Allen and Jerome townships. First responders could be seen attempting to extinguish a small fire in the attic area of th...

Local News, News, Plain City News

Stormwater concerns raised in Jerome Village area

By Michael Williamson

September 16, 2025

A Jerome Township resident says a lack of stormwater regulations in Jerome Village could mean legal issues for Union County. Scott Sonnenberg, who lives on Wells Road between two portions of the Jerom...

North Union eyes weighted grading system

Education, News

The North Union Board of Education took a moment out of its meeting to participate with fifth graders as they showcased their science projects in the Spark Studio classroom. Superintendent Justin Ufferman, left, uses shaving cream to create a cloud while fifth grader Barrett Hall, middle, and board member Matt Staley, right, watch on. Hall dropped colored water on shaving cream to mimic how clouds absorb moisture until it leads to rain. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

North Union eyes weighted grading system

By Kyle Meddles

September 16, 2025

North Union’s Board of Education continued discussion on old business items including the implementation of a weighted grading scale and a building expansion at the high school. At the regular meeting...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Affordable housing proposal flagged

City council states four objections to east-side project

By Michael Williamson

September 15, 2025

Marysville City Council is objecting to a proposal to bring a multi-family affordable housing community to the city’s east side. In a response from the board, council outlined its objections to what t...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Will Hamill delivers a shot on a penalty kick during the first half of action against the Raiders. The junior Pioneer accounted for five goals in the team’s 7-0 win over Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA soccer squad clubs BL

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 17, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team remained undefeated following a 7-0 win over Benjamin Logan. The Pioneers are riding high after another Central Buckeye Conference victory put the team’s standing at ...

JA girls allow soccer game against Benjamin Logan to escape their grasp

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Makenna Keene (15) tries to earn possession against Benjamin Logan’s Brooklyn Smedley (23) and Ella Chamberlain (3). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA girls allow soccer game against Benjamin Logan to escape their grasp

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 17, 2025

Losses are a dime a dozen, but some tend to sting more than others. That’s how Jonathan Alder head girls soccer coach Randy Spain felt after his team’s 4-3 loss to Benjamin Logan. “This one stings,” ...

Struggling teams will meet on Kyre Field for Panthers’ Homecoming game

Sports

Fairbanks’ Max Winner (3) picks up yardage against Madison Plains earlier this season. The Panthers will host Southeastern for Homecoming on Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Struggling teams will meet on Kyre Field for Panthers’ Homecoming game

By Tim Miller

September 17, 2025

Fairbanks High School head football coach Dave Carroll probably said it best. “They’re like us… struggling,” he said. Carroll was referring to his team’s Homecoming opponent on Friday. The Panthers wi...

Monarchs look to get back on winning track on road at Hilliard Davidson

Sports

Grady Evans (51) of Marysville grabs hold of a Hilliard Bradley ball carrier. The Monarchs will travel to Hilliard Davidson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarchs look to get back on winning track on road at Hilliard Davidson

By Tim Miller

September 17, 2025

The second leg of a tough four-game stretch for Marysville’s football team will feature another squad from Hilliard. Coming off a 42-14 home setback at the hands of Hilliard Bradley last week, the Mon...

Sports

Local grid players of game named

By Tim Miller

September 17, 2025

The fourth week of the high school football season wasn’t as prosperous as the previous week for local teams. Jonathan Alder was the only area squad that won with a 42-23 victory over North Union. Cas...

Sports

Netters fall to Braves

By Tim Miller

September 17, 2025

Marysville’s tennis squad dropped a 3-2 verdict to Olentangy. In doing so, the Lady Monarchs slipped to 8-6 overall and 1-2 in the Cardinal Division of the Ohio Capital Conference. Singles -Mallipeddi...