Police Beat

October 17, 2023

Police Beat – 10/17/23

By From JT Staff Reports

According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports:

Deputies and units from the Jerome Township Fire Department responded to the 8000 block of Route 736 for a property damage crash involving an unknown semi-truck that struck utility lines and pulled down two utility poles at 9:07 a.m. Friday. The s...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/21/26

By From JT Staff Reports

January 21, 2026

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Morgan W. S. Brey, 47, of Marysville, was cited for driving under suspension on South Main Street and West Seventh Street at 3:41 p.m., Monday. Marlon Cardo...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/19/26

By From JT Staff Reports

January 19, 2026

From Marysville Division of Police reports: An officer responded to the 100 block of Northcrest Drive at 2:21 p.m., Friday, for a report of suspicious conditions. The case is closed. In the 600 block ...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/17/26

By From JT Staff Reports

January 19, 2026

From Marysville Division of Police reports: A case is pending after an officer responded to the 500 block of South Maple Street at 3:41 p.m., Thursday, for a reported theft at a convenience store. Pol...

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Woman dies in Watkins Road crash

By From JT Staff Reports

January 21, 2026

A two-vehicle crash on Monday was ruled fatal after a Marysville woman died of injuries sustained in the crash. Patrol Lieutenant Josh Kent with the Union County Sheriff’s Office said that a 2007 Hond...

Sports

JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 21, 2026

The conclusion of head coaching eras can sometimes be bittersweet. Jonathan Alder has seen a tremendous amount of success with Jordan McMurray at the helm of the school’s boys soccer program. Some may...

Sports

Local athletes of week named

By Tim Miller

January 21, 2026

The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. Junior wrestler Cami Leng is Marysville’s top athlete. Leng helped lead the MHS girls team to a 77-6 triumph over Olentangy. She scored a 19-3 t...

Sports

Cole Brewer (24) of Marysville goes up for a basket in this file photo. Brewer scored 10 points during a loss to Springfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Cagers on wrong end of scores

By Tim Miller, Bob Putman

January 21, 2026

A basketball team that has played a game nearly once every two days experienced fatigue during a recent setback. Marysville’s boys varsity hoopsters fell to Springfield 52-34 in what was their ninth c...

Former NU grappler officiates Wasserbeck Classic, named after his grandfather

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Former North Union wrestler Alec O’Reilly, grandson of former and well-known NU head wrestling coach Don Wasserbeck, officiates during a match at the 2026 Wasserbeck Classic at North Union High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Former NU grappler officiates Wasserbeck Classic, named after his grandfather

By Bob Putman

January 21, 2026

During a good part of the Don Wasserbeck Classic wrestling tournament, the Wasserbeck family has played an integral role. Starting in 1974, the tournament has been a fixture each year at North Union a...

Girls wrestling teams compete in Heart of Ohio event

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Jonathan Alder’s Allison Funk (right) scrambles with Benjamin Logan’s Addie Anderson (left) during a match at 140 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Girls wrestling teams compete in Heart of Ohio event

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 21, 2026

A total of four area programs tested their skills at the recent Heart of Ohio girls wrestling invitational. Teams from Jonathan Alder, Triad, Fairbanks and Benjamin Logan ventured to Mechanicsburg Hig...