Court News

January 31, 2024

1/31/24

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
OVI – Jennifer L. Wallace, Columbus, $750 fine, $365 susp., $115 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr.
Marked lanes – Jennifer L. Wallace, Columbus, dismissed, $28 costs.
Speeding – Eric T. Shaw, St. Augustine, FL, $58 fine, $110 costs.
Assured clear distance – Ava D. Orde...

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Murder suspect drops insanity defense

By Kyle Meddles

February 6, 2026

The Marysville man charged in the Mill Valley murder case, Micaiah Immanuel Swindler, 28, has now withdrawn his not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) plea. After determining that he was mentally fit...

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Man charged over altercation with officers

By Kyle Meddles

February 4, 2026

A Richwood man has been charged with assaulting a pair of Marysville police officers while he was being arrested. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Patrick Smith, 39, of 275 N. Franklin S...

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Indictments stem from massage parlor raid

By Kyle Meddles

January 29, 2026

Three Marysville residents have been charged in connection to a commercial sex operation and money laundering at a Marysville massage parlor raided by area police in February of 2025. The Union County...

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The preliminary plat for Trotter’s Gate, the single-family section of Marysville North, was approved by the planning commission this week. That development includes subareas B and D, as shown in the graphic above. (Graphic submitted)

Project sprouts two roundabouts

By Michael Williamson

February 7, 2026

The location and appearance of two roundabouts planned for Route 4 helped push a residential portion of the Marysville North development one step further through the approval process. The city’s plann...

Popular national franchises find local locations

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Chick-Fil-A continues pushing toward its opening date as the building’s foundation takes shape. The long-awaited opening will be spring 2026. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Popular national franchises find local locations

By Jack Christian

February 7, 2026

Editor's note: This story originally ran as part of the 2026 Progress Edition. The City of Marysville is seeing progress as popular food chains make their mark on the community. Olive Garden and Chick...

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Murder suspect drops insanity defense

By Kyle Meddles

February 6, 2026

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Jerome residents don’t like data center dealings

By Jack Christian

February 6, 2026

Following a recent development in Jerome Township involving four new data center zoning certificates, residents gathered at this week’s trustee meeting to voice their displeasure with how the township...

Sports

JA bowlers split matches

By Tim Miller

February 6, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys bowlers turned back Urbana 2,814-2,568. Grant Headings finished with a 450 series on games of 182 and 268. He was followed by Fred Bluhm (211-237-448), Gavin Murphy (257-188-445)...

Fourth quarter proves problematic for NU in loss to Fredericktown

Sports

Nickolas Hajjar of North Union brings the ball up the court against defensive pressure. Hajjar tallied 22 points during a loss to unbeaten Fredericktown. (Photo submitted)

Fourth quarter proves problematic for NU in loss to Fredericktown

By Bob Putman

February 6, 2026

North Union had an undefeated Fredericktown on the ropes for three quarters on Wednesday in a non-league game at North Union. The Freddies (16-0), however, showed they were not ready to suffer their f...