Trooper recovering after roadside incident
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January 20, 2025
Pictured from left is Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson, who paid a surprise visit to Golden, right, at Grant Medical Center during his recovery. Two of Golden’s friends from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office reached out to the team. (Photo submitted)

Trooper recovering after roadside incident

2015 MHS grad was hit by semi at the scene of a crash

By Kyle Meddles 

“I just looked to the left and that’s when I saw this semi coming at me, and there’s nothing I could do. It’s kind of like, ‘well this is it I guess,’” said Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy and Marysville High School graduate Nickolas Golden, recalling the Dec. 5, 2024 accident where...

Auditor candidates address top issues
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By Michael Williamson 
April 2, 2026
The Union County Auditor’s Office race will come down to two candidates in the primary election. Incumbent Andrea Weaver is looking to hold onto her seat as challenger Tanalee Stoll looks to challenge...
Commissioner hopefuls deliver details on platforms
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Commissioner hopefuls deliver details on platforms
By Michael Williamson 
April 2, 2026
Three people are vying for the position of Union County Commissioner this May. The seat, currently held by Commissioner Dave Lawrence, will open up next year and residents Shaun Bailey, Letitia Rayl a...
Alcohol believed to be a factor in fiery U.S. 33 crash
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Above is what remains of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado that caught fire as a result of a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 33 Wednesday morning. The driver of the Chevrolet, Dejuan R. Meek, is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, but was not issued charges since he was quickly transported to a Columbus-area hospital with significant injuries. Units with the Marysville Fire Department assisted police officers with putting out the fire. (Photo submitted)
Alcohol believed to be a factor in fiery U.S. 33 crash
By Kyle Meddles 
April 1, 2026
A crash on U.S. 33 early Wednesday morning involving a suspected drunk driver led to serious injuries and a scorched vehicle. The Marysville Police Division (MPD) is investigating a three-vehicle inju...
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North Union boys, girls track/field athletes respectively place first, second during triangular meets at RV
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North Union’s Glory Blevins approaches the bar in the girls high jump during a meet at River Valley. Blevins was the top competitor in the event. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
North Union boys, girls track/field athletes respectively place first, second during triangular meets at RV
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April 2, 2026
The past few seasons North Union track coach Cole Krawczyk likes to ease his athletes into the start of the Wildcats’ schedule. After staging an intersquad meet last week, North Union’s second meet wa...
Marysville, Fairbanks softball teams notch wins
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Panthers outlast North Union on varsity baseball diamond
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Fairbanks’ Carson Reames (27) steals third base as North Union’s Peyton Davis awaits the throw. The Panthers edged North Union, 6-5, on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panthers outlast North Union on varsity baseball diamond
By Tim Miller 
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There are times when a baseball game reveals the gritty nature of a team. Tuesday evening’s Fairbanks-North Union contest actually showed just how tough both squads played. The Panthers (1-0) won the ...
Auditor candidates address top issues
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By Michael Williamson 
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The Union County Auditor’s Office race will come down to two candidates in the primary election. Incumbent Andrea Weaver is looking to hold onto her seat as challenger Tanalee Stoll looks to challenge...
Commissioner hopefuls deliver details on platforms
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Commissioner hopefuls deliver details on platforms
By Michael Williamson 
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Three people are vying for the position of Union County Commissioner this May. The seat, currently held by Commissioner Dave Lawrence, will open up next year and residents Shaun Bailey, Letitia Rayl a...
Alcohol believed to be a factor in fiery U.S. 33 crash
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Above is what remains of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado that caught fire as a result of a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 33 Wednesday morning. The driver of the Chevrolet, Dejuan R. Meek, is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, but was not issued charges since he was quickly transported to a Columbus-area hospital with significant injuries. Units with the Marysville Fire Department assisted police officers with putting out the fire. (Photo submitted)
Alcohol believed to be a factor in fiery U.S. 33 crash
By Kyle Meddles 
April 1, 2026
A crash on U.S. 33 early Wednesday morning involving a suspected drunk driver led to serious injuries and a scorched vehicle. The Marysville Police Division (MPD) is investigating a three-vehicle inju...