Court News

November 11, 2023

11/11/23

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Speeding – Andrew Case, 444 West Sixth St., $58 fine, $85 costs.
Assured clear distance – Jonathan C. Barnett II, 412 West Sixth St., dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs.
Speeding – Michaela L. Litz, West Mansfield, $55 fine, $88 costs.
Speeding – Jean C. B...

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Richwood man indicted after strangling incident

By Kyle Meddles

May 19, 2025

A Richwood man is being charged after allegedly strangling his girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Patrick Smith, 39, of 275 N. Franklin St., in Richwood, charging him with one ...

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Man who fled from cops on the run again

By Kyle Meddles

May 8, 2025

A Columbus man who previously pled guilty to fleeing from law enforcement has now been indicted for fleeing his prison sentence. Amir Hassaun Cotner, 27, of Columbus, is currently at large after alleg...

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Alleged strangulation case leads to charges

By Kyle Meddles

May 6, 2025

A Marysville man is facing as many as six years in prison for strangling and attacking family members. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Ronald Day, 52, of 840 Royal Oak Drive, charging him wit...

Education, News

HB 96 still a worry to future of NU finances

By Kyle Meddles

May 20, 2025

North Union’s board of education approved the five-year forecast as concerns within the statehouse continue to mount. At the regular meeting of the board on Monday, North Union Treasurer Scott Marunia...

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Fairbanks eyes state reduction

By Michael Williamson

May 20, 2025

Fairbanks Treasurer Aaron Johnson said, one way or another, the district will likely see reductions in revenues over the next several years as decisions start coming from the Ohio legislature. During ...

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Triad district to partner for health and wellness services

By Kyle Meddles

May 20, 2025

Triad is pursuing a potential collaboration with Community Health and Wellness Partners to bring healthcare services to the school district and closer to its rural populace. At a recent meeting of Tri...

Segner-Maxwell notches 300th career win; Lady Monarchs pummel Canal Winchester

Sports

Marysville High School softball head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell earned her 300th career win over the weekend. Picture celebrating the milestone are from left, front row, Lexie Hakola, Lauren Mobley, Jillian Rausch, Sienna Hutchins, Segner-Maxwell, Ella Wood and Brie Jennings; back row, assistant coach Brent Maxwell, Kylie Levings, Madelyn Russolillo, Sophia Brashears, Brooklyn Gamby, Lilly McKinney, Josie Bumgarner, Addi Altizer, Jaiden Hutchins, Abigail Bryant, Gwen Dyal and assistant coach Jeremy Segner. (Photo submitted)

Segner-Maxwell notches 300th career win; Lady Monarchs pummel Canal Winchester

By Tim Miller

May 20, 2025

Marysville High School head softball coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell recorded a career-milestone over the weekend. The Lady Monarchs’ 17-6 verdict at Canal Winchester marked Segner-Maxwell’s 300th victo...

Fairbanks, Triad diamond teams capture victories

Sports

Dayne Madison of Fairbanks rips a base hit. Madison finished with two hits and drove in a pair of runs during a victory over Greenon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks, Triad diamond teams capture victories

By Tim Miller

May 20, 2025

Dayne Madison tallied three hits and drove in a pair of runs as Fairbanks’ baseball team topped Greenon 10-5. The Knights took a 4-2 lead after three innings. The Panthers, however, plated six runs in...

Pioneers notch big late-season win over Columbus Bishop Watterson

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) tags out a Bishop Watterson runner during the top of the second inning. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneers notch big late-season win over Columbus Bishop Watterson

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 20, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s baseball team secured a state-ranked type of win against Columbus Bishop Watterson over the weekend. The Pioneers scored a 7-3 verdict over the Eagles. Both sides made the case for th...