2024

Columns/Editorials
The Way It Was – The rock garden
By Bill Boyd 
November 30, 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...
Students featured in Macy’s parade
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Students featured in Macy’s parade
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 29, 2024
Three of the eight dancers in the Macy’s Great American Marching Band, who performed during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York on Thursday, were students from Marysville. The girls, pictured f...
Logjam work to begin in December
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Logjam work to begin in December
By Michael Williamson 
November 29, 2024
Residents along Mill Creek should notice crews moving in to clear logjams starting the second week of December. The Union County Commissioners approved the contract with H and H Land Clearing at the W...
Marysville pay-to-play changes again
Education, News
Marysville pay-to-play changes again
Fear of divisive reaction prompts reduction in fee
By Chad Williamson 
November 29, 2024
Parents of athletes in the Marysville schools will need to start filling out checks to the district in pencil. For the sixth time in the last month, the pay-to-play fee for sports has changed, after t...
Each Picker finishes with .500 record for week
Sports
Each Picker finishes with .500 record for week
By Tim Miller 
November 27, 2024
All of the Pigskin Pickers were just ordinary during last week’s games. Each Picker posted 2-2 records. Publisher Kevin Behrens and sports reporter Aleksei Pavloff share the lead at 78-36. Sports edit...
Local grapplers compete in All-Star matches
Sports
Marysville’s Lori Grimes (top) tries to secure a pinning combination on her opponent during her match at 155 pounds. The Lady Monarch competed for the second straight year at the CDWCA All-Star Meet at Dublin Jerome High School last weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Local grapplers compete in All-Star matches
By Aleksei Pavloff 
November 27, 2024
Several local high school grapplers got their first taste of 2024-2025 competition during an all-star meet last weekend. Wrestlers from Marysville and Jonathan Alder did not take last time off on Satu...
Police Beat
Police Beat – 11/27/24
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 27, 2024
From Marysville Division of Police reports: Shannon Stephenson, 32, of Dublin, was cited with assured clear distance ahead and Bryan Rios, 28, of Delaware, was arrested for not having a driver’s licen...
Obituaries
DOROTHEA JOAN “DOROTHY” HICKS
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 27, 2024
Dorothea Joan “Dorothy” Hicks, 88, of West Mansfield, gently passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Bluebird Retirement Community in Marysville. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. M...
Obituaries
DIANA LEE SWINCHER
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 27, 2024
Diana Lee Swincher, 63, of Marysville, OH, formerly of Lakeview, OH, passed away Wednesday morning, November 20, 2024, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH. Diana was born on January 3, 1961, in...
Obituaries
WAYNE EUGENE KESSLER
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 27, 2024
Wayne Eugene Kessler, age 84, of Marysville, died at home Friday, November 22, 2024. A hard worker, he was first and foremost a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. ...
Obituaries
DELORES “ANNE” (SISSON) JULY
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 27, 2024
Delores “Anne” (Sisson) July, 85, of Milford Center passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of Union County. She was born on July 19, 1939, to the late Edwin and Mildred (Whit...
Obituaries
SANDRA L. (FULTON) JOHNSON
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 27, 2024
Sandra L. (Fulton) Johnson, also known as Sandy, Mammy, Grandma, Aunt Sandy and “Sandy of America” went home to Jesus on Monday, November 18, 2024. Sandy was born to James and Madalene “Penny” Fulton ...
Drivers injured in crash
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Drivers injured in crash
By Kyle Meddles 
November 27, 2024
Deputies and units from the Jerome Township Fire Department responded to the 12000 block of Watkins Road at 5:23 p.m., Monday, to investigate a two-car injury crash involving a 2020 Subaru Ascent and ...
Triad officials reflect on failed levy
Education, News
Triad officials reflect on failed levy
By Kyle Meddles 
November 26, 2024
The Triad Board of Education reflected on the failed levy renewal while the district prioritizes funds toward classroom improvements. Triad’s 0.5%, five-year income tax, which was a renewal of the lev...
SROs leave Marysville schools
Education, News
SROs leave Marysville schools
Officials continue to talk, but officers are gone for now
By Michael Williamson 
November 26, 2024
The Marysville school district is ending its school resource officer program this week but city and school officials said that doesn’t mean a law enforcement presence is leaving altogether. In a joint...
Columns/Editorials
an editorial – Appreciate what you have, while you have it
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 26, 2024
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the year, be appreciative with all that has happened, and prepare for 2025. We want to give thanks to all of our advertisers, subscribers and readers who support u...
Columns/Editorials
an editorial – New direction welcomed by staff and community
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 26, 2024
“I’ll get you my pretty and your little dog Toto too” is one of the more famous quotes from The Wizard of Oz directed by Victor Fleming in 1939. When the Wicked Witch of the East, portrayed by actress...
Police Beat
Police Beat – 11/26/24
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 26, 2024
From Marysville Division of Police reports: Robert W. Duncan, 81, of Marysville, was cited for starting and backing. At 9:59 a.m., Thursday, Duncan was driving a 2019 Hyundai Elantra and pulling away ...
North Union’s new head basketball coaches very familiar with Wildcat hoops
Sports
In the photo on the left, North Union’s new girls basketball coach Mitchell Loomis strategizes with his team during a home scrimmage against Riverdale. In the photo on the right North Union’s newly-appointed head coach Austin Terrill (left) instructs senior Miles Hall (right). (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)
North Union’s new head basketball coaches very familiar with Wildcat hoops
By Bob Putman 
November 26, 2024
The North Union girls and boys basketball programs each welcomed new head coaches for the 2024-25 season. But that does not mean either one is opening the season with coaches who are not familiar with...
Marysville student/athlete spending winter months playing in junior hockey league for Vermont squad
Sports
Colin Richards of Marysville is pictured playing junior hockey with the Vermont Lumberjacks. The local youngster takes classes online to work within his hockey schedule. (Photo submitted)
Marysville student/athlete spending winter months playing in junior hockey league for Vermont squad
By Tim Miller 
November 26, 2024
Marysville Early College High School student Colin Richards is well into his junior year of academics. It’s just that he is going about his studies in a different way. Richards is taking his classes o...
Journal-Tribune names 2024 Union County-area high school football team
Sports
Fairbanks High School running back Ryker Green (top) has been named the 2024 Union County football player of the year. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)
Journal-Tribune names 2024 Union County-area high school football team
By Tim Miller 
November 26, 2024
The Journal-Tribune has named its Union County-area high school football team for the 2024 season. The honors are for athletes from Marysville, Fairbanks, North Union, Jonathan Alder and Triad high sc...
NU senior will join equestrian program at Auburn University
Sports
North Union High School senior Kailee Rife is pictured during competition on her horse Biker Chic Dream. Rife has committed to join the equestrian program at Auburn University. (Photo submitted)
NU senior will join equestrian program at Auburn University
By Tim Miller 
November 26, 2024
North Union High School senior Kailee Rife recently signed a letter of intent to continue her sport at Auburn University. She’s not going to play a sport such as volleyball, basketball or softball. Ri...
Community Thanksgiving meal set
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Community Thanksgiving meal set
By Kyle Meddles 
November 26, 2024
What started as some leftover bingo funds and an idea has since become a holiday staple in the community. “Our goal is to provide a warm and inviting meal to those in need in Union County,” Julie Whip...
Early stumbles set stage for Mike Justice’s rise to sheriff
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Incoming Union County Sheriff Mike Justice is shown recording the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. The podcast will be available on all popular streaming platforms Thursday.
Early stumbles set stage for Mike Justice’s rise to sheriff
By Kyle Meddles 
November 26, 2024
Newly elected Sheriff Mike Justice said that early failures in his law enforcement career set him down a path that would lead him to seek the top position in the agency. On the next episode of the Mar...
Meth listed as factor in car crash
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Meth listed as factor in car crash
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
November 25, 2024
A North Lewisburg man could be facing as many as five years in prison after allegedly causing a car crash that resulted in injuries while on methamphetamines. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted ...
BlackSuit claims responsibility for ransomware school attack
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BlackSuit claims responsibility for ransomware school attack
By Michael Williamson 
November 25, 2024
A “ransomeware gang” is claiming credit for the cyberattack on the Marysville school district late last month. According to Comparitech, a pro-consumer tech website that tracks cybersecurity and priva...
Triad girls hoopsters notch win over Springfield Shawnee
Sports
Mia LeMay (left) and Abbey Overfield both scored in double figures as Triad’s girls hoopsters opened the 2024-25 season with a victory over Springfield Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Triad girls hoopsters notch win over Springfield Shawnee
By Tim Miller 
November 25, 2024
Abbey Overfield scored 16 points and Mia LeMay added 12 as Triad’s girls basketball team opened with a victory on Saturday. The Lady Cardinals turned back Springfield Shawnee, 48-33. Shawnee held a 12...
NU ladies top Cardington
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NU ladies top Cardington
By Bob Putman 
November 25, 2024
A dominating second half led North Union to a 49-35 opening-season victory in girls basketball on Friday at Cardington. The Lady Cats trailed 21-17 at the end of the first half. Led by Brenna Martino ...
Lady Panthers open with big basketball victory over Elgin
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Fairbanks’ Mara Vicari goes up for a basket against Elgin on Friday. Vicari tallied 25 points during the Lady Panthers’ 67-48 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Panthers open with big basketball victory over Elgin
By Tim Miller 
November 25, 2024
There are times when a basketball coach doesn’t really know what to expect from his or her team on opening night. Fairbanks girls hoop boss Landon Fraker, however, was pleased with what he saw during ...
Fairbanks grad Miller making big strides in college hoops
Sports
Macy Miller (45) steps back for a shot attempt against Muskingum University’s Claudia Harrington (14) during OWU’s home opener. The sophomore contributed eight points in the team’s 91-58 win, keeping the Bishops undefeated at 4-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Fairbanks grad Miller making big strides in college hoops
By Aleksei Pavloff 
November 25, 2024
A former Lady Panther is making big strides in her second collegiate basketball season. Macy Miller, a 2023 graduate of Fairbanks High School, has found her hoop footing at the college level. The six-...