2024

Fairbanks ponders pair of levy defeats
News
By Michael Williamson 
April 3, 2024
Questions linger for Fairbanks officials after two attempts to pass a levy failed at the ballot box. The board of education held a special meeting Monday that, among other things, opened a discussion ...
County prepared for eclipse turnout
News
By Mac Cordell 
April 3, 2024
Just four days out from Monday’s total solar eclipse, local officials are making their final preparations and urging residents to do the same. “We are ready. We have done about all we can do,” said Br...
Roster numbers on upward trend for Wildcat track squads
Sports
By Bob Putman 
April 3, 2024
The numbers are in an upward direction for the North Union track programs. Head coach Cole Krawczyk is hoping the quantity will turn into quality for the 2024 season. “The girls team is the largest we...
New coach takes helm for North Union varsity softball team
Sports
By Bob Putman 
April 3, 2024
NorthUnion’s varsity softball team is pictured from left, Ryleigh Rasey, Zoe Wedding, Kailin McElroy, Emma McElroy and Sierra Farrington; second row, Rylee Fox, Shelby Cowgill, Catherine Hinkle, Kale ...
Lady Pioneers have success on spring break softball trip
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 3, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s Shanna Higgins makes an out in the infield. The Lady Pioneers won two of three games during their spring break trip. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Jonathan Alder’s softball...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 3, 2024
According to police reports: Police responded at 1:51 p.m., Monday to the 1900 block of Willow Run Road. The homeowner reported that at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, there was a suspicious person. At 3:38 p.m.,...
Obituaries
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 3, 2024
Lois Jean “Jeanie” Thiergartner, age 91 of Milford Center, passed away peacefully at home after a prolonged illness with her loving husband Carl holding her hand, to be with her Savior on Easter Sunda...
Obituaries
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 3, 2024
Dale Emerson Hall passed away on September 15, 2023 in Sharpsburg, Georgia. He was born in Delaware on October 4, 1937. His father Charles Edgar “Ted” Hall was a farmer; his mother Carrie Mae (Hickok)...
City eyes revision of comprehensive plan
News
By Mac Cordell 
April 2, 2024
Planning Next, a Columbus-based planning group, was hired to assess the city’s comprehensive plan, developed in 2018. As part of the process, the group surveyed city council and the planning commissio...
NU students plan for trip to robotics championship
News
By Michael Williamson 
April 2, 2024
Students and families gathered for the annual pancake breakfast in February to help raise funds for the North Union Robotics program. While the district’s teams have been very successful this year and...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 2, 2024
According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies were sent to a home in the 11000 block of Poppyseed Drive at 12:19 a.m., Thursday, for a residential burglary alarm. After arriving, deputi...
Obituaries
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 2, 2024
Noah B. Beachy, 78, of Nappanee, passed away on March 26, 2024, in Belize. Noah was born on March 24, 1946, to Eli W. Beachy and Barbara Mae Mullet Beachy in Plain City, Ohio. Noah graduated from Jona...
Obituaries
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 2, 2024
Donald Curtis Spain, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Marysville, OH. He was born on June 29, 1939 in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Olen Parker Spain and Ruth (Ven...
MHS softball roster will feature new faces
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 2, 2024
Members of Marysville’s softball program are from left, front row, Abby Strahm, Maya Segner, Sydney Calhoun, Camryn Harbold and Ashlynn McAdow; second row, Morgan Nevers, Ally Clementz, Kallie Schwein...
Returning lettermen will lead Marysville boys netters
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 2, 2024
Members of Marysville’s boys tennis team are from left, front row, Bryer Miller, Cooper Harvey, Zach Nusbaum, Jonathan Sharrock and Jacob Weigand; second row, Ethan Keifer, Wilson Yelles, Kyrell Stauf...
Monarch girls, boys track and field program continues growth
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 2, 2024
Marysville’s girls track and field squad is pictured from left, front row, Cora Watson, Ava Elliott, Elley Channell, Olivia Brooks, Aelyn Baumbarger, Ashley Boston and Brianna Watkins; second row, Emi...
Monarch varsity baseball squad hopes to improve upon 2023 record
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 2, 2024
Marysville’s varsity baseball team is pictured from left, front row, Clark Aden, Isaiah Brooks, James Hackworth, Luke Bankes, Griffin Michael, Mason Springs, Gavin Betts and Rocco Marchetti; second ro...
New coach will lead MHS boys lacrosse team
Sports
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 2, 2024
Marysville’s boys varsity lacrosse team is pictured from left, front row, Julian Kennedy, Logan Fitch, Jameson Best, Xander Angelas, Cole Clarridge and Ben Durey; second row, Matthew Hoyt, Ethan Grome...
Getting ready for summer
News
By Mac Cordell 
April 2, 2024
Marysville is working to get parks, trails, shelters and other city recreational facilities prepared for warmer weather. Above, crews from Union III Outdoor Living work to replace paver stones around ...
Eclipse less than a week away
News
By Kayleen Petrovia 
April 1, 2024
With less than a week until the total solar eclipse on April 8, officials from the Union County Health Department are offering tips on how to prepare. “Prepare for this event like a winter storm is co...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 1, 2024
According to police reports: Police responded to a suicide threat at 12:00 a.m., Thursday, in the 200 block of First Street. At 12:07 a.m., Thursday, police responded to a home in the 2600 block of Mc...
W.Va. women charged with trafficking coke, fentanyl
Court News, News
By Mac Cordell 
April 1, 2024
A pair of West Virginia women could each face more than four decades in prison after allegedly attempting to traffic cocaine and fentanyl. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Lynn Sue Tucker and ...
Memorial Health appoints Medical Director of Memorial Medical Group
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 1, 2024
Editor’s note: The following release is supplied by Memorial Health. ––– Memorial Health announced today that Jacob Boucher, MD, has been tapped to serve as Medical Director of Memorial Medical Group ...
Court News
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 1, 2024
Municipal Court Seat belt – Jeffery S. Steele, New Carlisle, $30 fine, $91 costs. Stop sign – Bruce W. Forney, 24515 Holycross Epps Road, $58 fine, $85 costs. Traffic light – Steven M. Perry Jr., Raym...
Lady Cat softball squad defeats Orange for first win of season
Sports
By Bob Putman 
April 1, 2024
NU’s Reese DeCamp prepares to release a pitch. She helped lead the Lady Cats to a victory over Olentangy Orange. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- Behind the five-hit shutout pitching of Reese ...
Heiss named first-team All-Ohio; Moore earns special mention
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 1, 2024
Jason Moore of Marysville (right) has earned special mention status in Division I. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller) -- A pair of local high school basketball players who will continue their care...
Local teams have mixed results as trips conclude
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 1, 2024
Cole Justus prepares to swing at the ball during a 2023 game. The Panthers recently wrapped up their spring break trip to Myrtle Beach. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Fairbanks’ basebal...