2024

Cardinal boys bowlers seek improvement as season progresses
Sports
Triad’s boys bowling team is pictured from left, front row, Caden Organ, Erron Donohoe and Mason Malone; back row, coach Ryan Bebout, Noah Meadows and Will Benton. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 6, 2024
Triad’s boys bowling program wants to continue to improve each day. The Cardinals are excited to see what the regular season will bring in its second campaign as a varsity sport. “Our team is very eag...
Lady Cardinal bowlers begin inaugural season
Sports
Members of the Triad girls bowling team are from left, front row, Chris Isaacs, Adyson Feasel and Railynn Robinson; back row, coach Kurtis Donnersbach, Madison Wells and Izzy Russell. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 6, 2024
In its inaugural season, Triad’s girls bowling team wants to set a tone for the 2024-25 campaign. The main goal for the team this season is simple...work hard and improve day in and day out, according...
Triad girls once again face numbers problem
Sports
Triad’s girls basketball team is pictured from left, front row, head coach Erica Trainer, Bre Parsons, Mia LeMay, Abbey Overfield, Lilli Fitak and assistant coach John Millice; back row, Gracie Martin, Emma Bailey, Melissa Graham, Taylor Queen, Jazz Ford, April Hillman and Lilli Allison. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
December 6, 2024
Triad’s girls basketball program will once again be playing the numbers, or rather lack of, game this winter. Head coach Erica Trainer has only 11 players in the program to spread between the varsity ...
Triad cheerleading team
Sports
Members of Triad’s cheerleading squad are from left, front row, Valerie Gaier, Josey Bubp and Ashtyn Millice; second row, Kimber Instine, Laycee Hatcher, McKenna Cochran and Ava Duncan; third row, Khloe Boggs, Lakyn Gilmore and Aislynn Wagner. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 6, 2024
Triad boys cagers to stick with team values for current campaign
Sports
Members of Triad’s varsity boys basketball team are from left, front row, Colton Thomas, Gavyn Heitman, Makye Gaston, Cohen Millice, Andy Nott and Landon Tomlin; back row, Caleb Thomas, Braydan Hoffman, Holden LeVan, Karson Meeker, Adler Perry, Braelyn Feasel and Evan Dorn. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 6, 2024
Triad’s boys basketball program looks to remain consistent in its values for the 2024-25 season. The Cardinals finished last season with a 5-18 overall record and a 4-12 mark in the Ohio Heritage Conf...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 6, 2024
From Marysville Division of Police reports: Police responded to the 10700 block of Industrial Parkway at 3:43 p.m., Wednesday, on a report of a theft. The case is marked as closed. At 6:29 p.m., Wedne...
Columns/Editorials
By Michael Williamson 
December 6, 2024
Holiday traditions are a peculiar thing. Some of them we keep, some of them we don’t. In some cases, we keep traditions that are impossible to maintain but we do it anyway. Going Christmas shopping as...
Columns/Editorials
By Bill Boyd 
December 6, 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...
Bank, church partner for food drive
News
By Kyle Meddles 
December 5, 2024
The Middlefield Bank has teamed with the Marysville Christian Church (MCC) to collect food donations for those in need in the community as part of the MCC’s monthly food drive. Bobb Alloway, member of...
Local OSP post names Trooper of the Year
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2024
Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Tyler W. Easter has been selected as the 2024 Trooper of the Year at the Marysville Post. The selection of Trooper Easter is in recognition of outstanding service dur...
LifeWise set to open program for Fairbanks students
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2024
LifeWise Academy held its first classes at Fairbanks Elementary School on Tuesday, Sept. 5, which enrolls students in grades 1-5. LifeWise Academy, which is based in Hilliard, is a released time relig...
Grant could help boost city safety services
News
By Michael Williamson 
December 5, 2024
Marysville officials are planning to try again for a grant that would help bring additional fire and EMS staff into the city’s fire department. At the recent city council meeting, officials said they ...
JA cheer squad
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s varsity hoop cheerleaders are from left, front row, Paige Sifrit and Hannah Shop; second row, Abbey Lewis, Ellen Wright and Ava Rapp; third row, Kendall Wright and Sydney Bauerle. Not pictured, Cara Smith. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
December 5, 2024
JA races past Shekinah Christian in first game of year
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Noah Hess (13) flies through Shekinah Christian’s Austin Helmuth (11) during the second half of action. The senior Pioneer led the team with 15 points during the team’s win over the visiting Flames. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 5, 2024
Plain City bragging rights were on the line in Pioneer Country. Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball squad began the 2024-25 campaign on a high note with a 58-23 win over neighboring Shekinah Christian. T...
Monarchs manhandle Chieftains to open season
Sports
Owen Graves (23) of Marysville goes up for a basket. Graves scored 10 points during MHS’ 71-43 victory over Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 5, 2024
The opening game of any season is an opportunity for coaches to see what type of team he or she may have. It also gives any number of players a chance to show what they can do. Both boxes were positiv...
Alder girls wrestling program has several new faces on roster
Sports
JA’s girls wrestling squad is pictured from left, front row, Yadira Narcizo, Bella Lopez, Savannah Higgins, Weston Oross and Tristen Gregory; second row, Natalie Musil, Heaven Cordle, Amia Rose and Allison Funk; third row, assistant coach Mike Jurek, Phoebe Trimble, Annie Saxour, Victoria Bobrova and head coach Nick Christopher. Not pictured, Perla Gonzalez-Sanchez and Samantha Waugh. (Photo submitted)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 5, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s girls wrestling program has a wealth of new faces this season. The Lady Pioneers waved farewell to then-senior Ava Ater following her final trip to the second girls state tournament. ...
Grapplers hope to continue success for 24-25 campaign
Sports
The JA boys wrestling team is pictured from left, front row, TJ Maynard, Glen Blevins, Grant Teach, Carson Watson, Tyler Rapp, Trenton Moodispaugh, Marcos Martinez, Jacob South, Ernesto Perez and Mitchell Park; second row, Alan Knox, Ayden Wilson, Nash Bowshier, Abraham Peshko, Nixon Baker, Jesus Ventura, Ellis Coleman, Edward Anderson and Rayce Watson; third row, assistant coaches Zane Johnson and Zack Schuller, Luke Knox, AJ Delong, Aiden Ricker, Adam Ali-Brewer, Paul Byerly, Ethan Kuhns, Jonathan Castillo, Cameron Watkins, head coach Tony Watson and assistant coach Conner Blacka. (Photo submitted)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 5, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling program expects continued success this season. JA sent three grapplers to the Division II state tournament last season. Coach Tony Watson expects to have similar repres...
2024-25 season looks promising for Jonathan Alder boys bowlers; lettermen return for girls
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team is pictured from left, front row, Gavin Murphy, Drew Damron and Frederick Bluhm; back row, Braden Warren, Jaiden Henderson, Grant Headings, Aiden Frazier and coach Rusty Walter. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
December 5, 2024
The 2024-25 season looks promising for Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team. The Pioneers return the top six bowlers from a team that finished second in the Central Buckeye Conference (14-3 record) and ...
Alder swimmers feature returning letter winners
Sports
Members of Jonathan Alder’s swimming team are from left, front row, Gwyneth Davis, Emmerson Edwardsand Megan Ahner; second row, Emily Wheelbarger, Jenna Murphy, Leah Roseberry and Leyla Ruth; third row, Eliza Shuping, Henry Drewes, Katie Bumgarnder (head coach), Ashton Kennedy and Lily Schneider. Not pictured, assistant coach Kaitlyn Vaughn. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
December 5, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s swimming program will number nine girls and a pair of boys for the 2024-25 season. Returning lettermen and their event specialities are as follows: -Ashton Kennedy (senior): middle di...
Lady Pioneer hoopsters have new head coach
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s girls varsity hoop squad is pictured from left, front row, Kallie Sajdyk, Alaina Reynolds, Maryn Tanferi, Kennedy McGrath, Delana Dietrich, and Teagan Whitaker; second row, Isla Beatty, Caitlyn Boggs, Izzy Griffin, Natalie Walker and Natalie Hess; third row, assistant coach Scott Dietrich, Caroline Timberlake, Ava Catanella and head coach Natalie McGrath. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
December 5, 2024
A new head coach greeted Jonathan Alder girls basketball players this past summer. Natalie McGrath has taken over the program since Allen Eggleston left to become the girls head coach at Olentangy Ora...
Veterans return for Jonathan Alder boys hoop squad that captured district title
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity basketball team is pictured from left, front row, Danny Bentley, Ryan Mark, Noah Hess, Seth Hostetler, Ben McCain, and Trey Bentley; second row, assistant coaches Thomas Urban and Scott Heiss, Alex VanBuren, Will McCullough, Brady Sweet, head coach Derek Dicke and assistant coach Jackie Santa-Emma; third row, Reed Jackson, Garrett Bauer, Byron Byerly, Sam Cramer, Chase Muetzel and Blake Adkins. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
December 5, 2024
The 2023-24 season was special for Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball team. The Pioneers (16-10 overall) captured the first boys hoop district championship in school history. JA also posted a 5-5 mark i...
Blanket donated
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2024
Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee presented council member Aaron Lewis and his family with a themed blanket at last month’s village council meeting. McKee said the blanket was donated to the office a...
JA students meet inspiring athlete
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2024
Athlete and speaker, Chris Nikic, greets Jonathan Alder students during his visit to the school district ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete a ful...
Park looking festive
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
December 5, 2024
Bicentennial Park in Plain City is set for the village’s 20th-annual Christmas Under the Clock event on Saturday. Residents and visitors will gather in Uptown Plain City for the tree-lighting, live en...
Obituaries
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2024
Donna Sue Riegler of Marysville, Ohio, passed away on Nov. 5, 2024. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on February 21, 1944 and spent her childhood in St. Clairsville, Ohio where she graduated from h...
Archiving project honored
News
By Michael Williamson 
December 5, 2024
Stephen Badenhop, Union County’s records and archives manager, was presented with the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board’s (OHRAB) Achievement Award Wednesday morning. Badenhop worked with volunte...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2024
From Marysville Police reports: Justin M. Valdez, 18, of Marysville, was cited for failure to control. At 3:53 p.m., Monday, Valdez was driving a 2004 Toyota Corolla on London Avenue when he lost cont...
Jerome Trustees put money toward U.S. 42 project
News
By Kyle Meddles 
December 4, 2024
The Jerome Township Trustees approved a resolution to allocate $250,000 toward improvements to the U.S. 42 and Industrial Parkway intersection. At the regular township meeting on Tuesday, Jerome offic...
Next school levy could be property, income or combo tax
Education, News
Board resolved to be on the ballot in May
By Chad Williamson 
December 4, 2024
The Marysville Board of Education agrees on one thing – the district needs to be on the ballot again in May after two prior defeats. The shape of that next levy try, however, is completely up in the a...
Devil’s not in the details
News
The Satanic Temple announced last month that it would be offering a release time religious instruction program called the Hellion Academy of Independent Learning (HAIL) to Edgewood Elementary students in Marysville. The program’s campaign director, June Everett, pictured above, talked about the program and the Temple’s philosophy for this week’s Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast, out Thursday on all available streaming platforms. (Photo submitted)
Satanic Temple official says it promotes religious pluralism, advocates for human spirit
By Michael Williamson 
December 4, 2024
The Satanic Temple wants people to know that while its figurehead may be controversial, the group’s goal isn’t to stir the pot. June Everett, the campaign director for the After School Satan Club (ASS...