2024

Jerome farmland rezoned commercial
News, Plain City
Jerome farmland rezoned commercial
By Mike Williamson 
November 13, 2024
After more than a year of discussions, Jerome Township approved a rezoning request for rural land in the northern part of the township. Some residents who live nearby said they are not necessarily opp...
Fairbanks’ Ryker Green named OHC’s North Division player of year for 2024 gridiron season
Sports
Ryker Green of Fairbanks picks up yardage against Triad’s defense. Green has been named the player of the year for the Ohio Heritage Conference’s North Division. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Fairbanks’ Ryker Green named OHC’s North Division player of year for 2024 gridiron season
By Tim Miller 
November 12, 2024
Ryker Green had a huge senior season for Fairbanks High School’s football team. The speedster rushed for nearly 1,700 yards and finished with 1,964 yards of total offense. Throw in his 96 yards on kic...
Obituaries
ANTHONY L. “TONY” HUCLE
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 12, 2024
Anthony L. “Tony” Hucle age 66 of Marysville died unexpectedly Saturday, November 9, 2024. Arrangements are being completed with Underwood Funeral Home.
Obituaries
PHYLLIS MAE SPARKS
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 12, 2024
Phyllis Mae Sparks, 81, of Columbus, formerly of Nelsonville, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. She was the mother of Krystal Luebkeman and mother-in-law of the Rev. Kurt Luebkeman, pastor of First English...
Police Beat
Police Beat – 11/12/24
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 12, 2024
From Marysville Police Division reports Kayla M. McCallister, 36, of 682 Allenby Dr., was cited for dogs running at large after police were called to the 600 block of Allenby Drive on a dog bite compl...
Cymbal of perseverance
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Cymbal of perseverance
By Aleksei Pavloff 
November 11, 2024
Despite being diagnosed with cancer, Marysville alumnus Grayson Niemi was able to return as a member of The Best Damn Band In The Land (TBDBITL). Learning he had testicular cancer, Niemi was still abl...
Lady Cardinal hoop coach not surprised by low number of players in program
Sports
Triad’s Abbey Overfield drives along the base line during a game from the 2023-24 season. Overfield is one of only 11 players in the Lady Cardinals’ program for the upcoming campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Cardinal hoop coach not surprised by low number of players in program
By Tim Miller 
November 11, 2024
It was just a fews months ago when Triad High School girls basketball coach Erica Trainer sounded the alarm. The Lady Cardinal bench boss said only 11 girls in the high school had attended any type of...
Bonnell has seen it all in his long military career
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Bonnell has seen it all in his long military career
By Kyle Meddles 
November 11, 2024
The first time that Ken Bonnell was wounded was in 1969, southeast of Saigon in Vietnam, while assisting a rescue operation of a downed helicopter that crashed into a small river. He boarded a navy fa...
Police Beat
Police Beat – 11/9/24
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 11, 2024
From Marysville Police Division reports: Keanu A. Williams and Amber Lynn Adelsberger, both 28, both of 2105 Preakness Place, were arrested, at 11:58 p.m., Thursday, at their home, charged with theft ...
Fairbanks Panthers were bright spot in otherwise difficult grid season for area high schools
Sports
Fairbanks’ John Doll (17) breaks up a pass during a 2024 victory over Springfield Catholic Central. The Panthers finished the season with a 7-4 record, which included seven consecutive victories. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks Panthers were bright spot in otherwise difficult grid season for area high schools
By Tim Miller 
November 9, 2024
It’s no secret that the 2024 high school football season wasn’t that great for Union County-area teams. A rather weak 18-35 record was compiled among the five teams in the Journal-Tribune’s coverage a...
U.C. interest earnings likely to pass $5M, set record
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U.C. interest earnings likely to pass $5M, set record
By Michael Williamson 
November 8, 2024
Union County’s interest income could hit another record at the end of the year despite a likely dip in quarterly earnings starting in the fourth quarter. Treasurer Andrew Smarra told the commissioners...
Locals take part in Japanese TV show
News
Shelly Detwiler, center left, and her husband, Paul, center right, sit with four generations of the Koike family in Japan, eating a feast featuring edamame. The Jerome Township couple, won a trip to appear on Japanese TV this summer and flew to Japan for a week where they learned about the cultivation and use of the Japanese soybean variety. (Photo submitted)
Locals take part in Japanese TV show
By Michael Williamson 
November 8, 2024
Agriculture in Union County might bring to mind corn, soybeans, hay and other traditional crops synonymous with midwestern farming. What might not come to mind is Japanese edamame, but that is precise...
Education
In The Halls…Marysville High School
November 8, 2024
Featured seniors Aurelia Inskeep By Wesley Paul Aurelia Lynea Inskeep is the daughter of Dora and Michael Inskeep. While in high school, Aurelia has been a leader in the music program. She is a sectio...
Columns/Editorials
The Way It Was – A button problem
By Bill Boyd 
November 8, 2024
Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...
Columns/Editorials
an editorial – Roy Heflin’s death creates a void
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 8, 2024
The sudden death of Roy Heflin, 66, this past Saturday evening leaves a void for many in Marysville and Union County, and frankly throughout central Ohio. He was the owner of Heflin Caterers, a food p...
Police Beat
Police Beat – 11/8/24
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 8, 2024
From Marysville Division of Police reports Police responded to the 300 block of Gallery Drive at 11:37 a.m., Tuesday, on a report of a theft at a residence. The investigation is pending. At 7:26 p.m.,...
Obituaries
JOHN FREDERICK ARTH, JR.
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 8, 2024
John Frederick Arth, Jr., age 88, of Marysville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in the emergency room at Memorial Hospital. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a lif...
City buys three historic properties
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City buys three historic properties
Marysville Steel, Hometown Auto, Eufinger building under new ownership
By Mac Cordell 
November 7, 2024
The City of Marysville has purchased a trio of properties around town. In October, the city purchased the building at 120 S. Plum St., the former Hometown Auto Center, and the Marysville Steel site, a...
Police Beat
Police Beat – 11/7/24
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 7, 2024
From Marysville Police Division: Police responded to a multi-family house in the 100 block of Greenwood Boulevard, at 4:01 p.m., Tuesday, on a report of a domestic dispute. The case was marked as clos...
Early voting total tops Election Day numbers
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Early voting total tops Election Day numbers
By Mac Cordell 
November 7, 2024
Early voting was strong in Union County. Officials said the strong early turnout made for a smooth Election Day. Election officials said this is the first time they can remember early voting topping t...
Despite playoff berth, Alder hopes for better football seasons ahead
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s AJ DeLong (72) prepares to make a tackle during a 2024 game. Brooks Pierce (55) and Holden Glick (6) prepare to help on the play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Despite playoff berth, Alder hopes for better football seasons ahead
By Tim Miller 
November 7, 2024
The 2024 high school football season didn’t go as well as Jonathan Alder head coach Nate Snedeker had hoped. Sure, the Pioneers earned a Division IV state playoff berth, but the 5-6 record didn’t suit...
Richardson easily tops Verbus in Ohio House race
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Richardson easily tops Verbus in Ohio House race
By Mac Cordell 
November 7, 2024
Marysville’s Tracy Richardson has been reelected to a fourth term in the Ohio House of Representatives. Richardson, a Republican, defeated Democratic challenger Lesley Verbus in Tuesday’s election to ...
More than 78% of Union County voters cast ballots
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More than 78% of Union County voters cast ballots
By Mac Cordell 
November 7, 2024
More than three-quarters of all eligible voters in Union County voted in Tuesday’s election and nearly half cast their ballot before Election Day. According to the Union County Board of Elections, 37,...
School levy gains ground, still fails
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School levy gains ground, still fails
Poor support in townships key to Marysville's 351 vote loss
By Chad Williamson 
November 7, 2024
The Marysville Schools operating levy widened its appeal, narrowed its margin from a defeat in 2023, but ultimately was still defeated by district voters Tuesday. “We did think it was going to be clos...
Voters pass UCBDD measure by slim margin
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Voters pass UCBDD measure by slim margin
By Michael Williamson 
November 6, 2024
The levy for the Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities passed Tuesday, ensuring funding for the Harold Lewis Center will continue as normal. Unofficial results from the Union County Board o...
Library issue receives voters’ blessing
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Library issue receives voters’ blessing
By Kyle Meddles 
November 6, 2024
The Marysville Public Library levy replacement passed in Tuesday’s election, which will provide much of the library’s revenue moving forward into 2025. The library is set to receive $1,691,800 annuall...
Plain City voters generous; pass three levies Tuesday
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Plain City voters generous; pass three levies Tuesday
By Michael Williamson 
November 6, 2024
All three levies on the ballot for the Village of Plain City passed Tuesday. Voters in both Union and Madison counties turned out in support of the village’s police, fire and library measures at the N...
JA teams perform well during state meets
Sports
In the photo on the left, Jonathan Alder’s Kalyn Greiner pushes toward the finish line during the OHSAA Division II state race. In the photo on the right, Alder’s Lincoln Wilson makes the last stretch of the Division II OHSAA boys race. Greiner took 22nd as an individual and Wilson 41st. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA teams perform well during state meets
By Aleksei Pavloff 
November 6, 2024
Jonathan Alder fans had much to witness during this year’s Ohio High School Athletic Association state cross country meet. Seeing the Scarlet and Black at cross country’s biggest stage has been a regu...