2024

Alder netters fall to Hilliard Darby
Sports
By Tim Miller 
May 6, 2024
Hilliard Darby turned in a 3-2 tennis victory over Jonathan Alder. Singles -Josh Weakley (JA) defeated Hykes (HD) 6-4, 6-1; -Bhatt (HD) downed Seth Dickman (JA) 6-2, 6-3; -Ayanampudi (HD) beat Noah Ku...
Lady Panthers clinch share of OHC North softball crown
Sports
By Tim Miller 
May 6, 2024
Hailey Dee of Fairbanks rips a base hit in this file photo. A 13-2 win at Greeneview on Thursday secured a share of the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division championship for the Lady Panthers. (Jou...
NU Wildcats drop game to River Valley Vikings
Sports
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 6, 2024
North Union’s Miles Marlette takes a swing at an incoming pitch during a home game against Kenton Ridge earlier this season. The junior notched the team’s only RBI in the loss to River Valley. (Journa...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 6, 2024
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Michael A. O’Bryant, 39, of 111 W. Blagrove, St., Richwood, has been cited for driving without an operators license and failure to display a license ...
Obituaries
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 6, 2024
Barbara Theresa (Bishop) Sellars, age 84, of London, OH, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on May 1, 2024, at Bluebird Retirement Community following a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sh...
FEMA assistance available for tornado damage
News
By Michael Williamson 
May 3, 2024
Federal disaster assistance is now available for Union County and other areas affected by the tornadoes that passed through the state in March. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced...
Monarch diamond squad falls short against Olentangy Berlin
Sports
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 3, 2024
Marysville’s Mason Springs celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the top of the third inning. The Monarch notched two RBIs in the team’s loss to Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune phot...
Lady Panthers club West Liberty
Sports
By Tim Miller 
May 3, 2024
The Lady Panther softball team clubbed West Liberty-Salem on Wednesday. Fairbanks improved to 16-2-1 overall and 13-2 in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 15-3 road victory. FHS held a 3-0 margin af...
NU squads claim victories
Sports
By Bob Putman 
May 3, 2024
The North Union softball and baseball teams each used one big inning to earn victories at Benjamin Logan on Wednesday. The Lady Cats scored seven runs in the third inning on their way to a 9-1 win. Re...
Local netters win matches
Sports
By Tim Miller 
May 3, 2024
The boys tennis squads from Marysville and Jonathan Alder won recent matches by identical 5-0 scores. The Monarchs turned back Buckeye Valley, while JA got the best of Tecumseh. MHS-BV Singles -Noah B...
Area schools move divisions in fall sports
Sports
By Bob Putman 
May 3, 2024
The Ohio High School Athletic Association recently announced the preliminary divisional breakdowns and regional tournament representation for the upcoming fall sports. The OHSAA Board of Directors app...
Flush with cash
News
By Mac Cordell 
May 3, 2024
For the second time in a week, employees at a local business have handed over found cash to the Marysville Division of Police. Thursday, employees of the Kentucky Fried Chicken found more than $10,000...
Columns/Editorials
By Chad Williamson 
May 3, 2024
As a person who is wider than most, I am pretty aware of my body and its proximity to others. I will wait and hold a door open rather than trying to hustle through to beat another person to the thresh...
Columns/Editorials
By Bill Boyd 
May 3, 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...
Irwin man charged with attacking ex
News
By Mac Cordell 
May 2, 2024
An Irwin man has pleaded guilty to breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home, attacking her, stealing her car and then crashing it in an attempt to kill himself. Robert William Dean Gross, 23, of 12345 I...
P.C. to get selective with tax incentives
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 2, 2024
Plain City Council is currently reviewing a proposed Economic Development Incentive Policy that would guide when and how the village offers certain tax abatements and agreements to businesses. Develop...
Cats have mixed results
Sports
By Bob Putman 
May 2, 2024
North Union’s John Hughes delivers a pitch during a home game against Kenton Ridge. The senior Wildcat pitched one inning allowing one hit and recording one strikeout. (Journal-Tribune photo by Alekse...
Jonathan Alder baseball squad tops Indian Lake
Sports
By Tim Miller 
May 2, 2024
Chase Chopin of Jonathan Alder slides safely into second base. The Pioneers defeated Indian Lake on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Another Central Buckeye Conference foe went down t...
North Union, Fairbanks split track meets
Sports
By Bob Putman 
May 2, 2024
North Union’s Henry Hayward competes in the boys pole vault during a dual meet against Fairbanks. The senior cleared 10-6 to take first place. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- North Union...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 2, 2024
According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to a 911 follow-up at Der Dutchman on South Jefferson Avenue at 4:53 p.m. April 25. The officer made contact and was advised it ...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 2, 2024
From Marysville Police reports: An investigation is pending after police were called to a parking lot in the 100 block of Poplar Street at 5:00 p.m., Monday, on an assault call. Justin Freeman, 26, of...
Obituaries
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 2, 2024
Patty Clark, age 90, of East Liberty, died Monday, April 29, 2024 at Walnut Crossing in Marysville. She retired as postmaster of the East Liberty Post Office and previously worked in post offices in D...
JA students assist with Arbor Day
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 2, 2024
Officials from the Village of Plain City celebrated Arbor Day with first grade students at Plain City Elementary School by holding a special tree planting event. Pictured standing at left are Mayor Jo...
Electrical aggregation pitched to Union County
News
By Michael Williamson 
May 1, 2024
Union County is considering an electrical aggregation program that could save residents money on electric bills. At the regular commissioner meeting Wednesday, the board met with members of Palmer Ene...
MFD donates gear to department in Nicaragua
News
By Mac Cordell 
May 1, 2024
In 2023, firefighters from the Marysville Division visited Chinandega, Nicaragua, to help dig water lines to a village. While there they developed a relationship with local firefighters and realized t...
Court News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 1, 2024
Municipal Court Left of center – Abraham X. Perez-Gonzalez, Reynoldsburg, dismissed, $88 costs. Speeding – Michael J. Young, 800 Otway Road, $75 fine, $85 costs. Speeding - Caitlan B. Fetters, Plain C...
North Union Wildcats beat Ben Logan
Sports
By Bob Putman 
May 1, 2024
North Union picked up its 10th win of the season with an 8-7 win over Benjamin Logan on Monday in baseball action at North Union. Trailing 4-1, the Wildcats (10-6 overall, 6-6 Central Buckeye Conferen...
Monarch baseball team nips Thomas Worthington
Sports
By Tim Miller 
May 1, 2024
Marysville turned back Thomas Worthington, 2-0, during an Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division baseball game on Monday. The Monarchs plated both of their runs in the home half of the fifth inning...