CHRISTINE MARIE MODER

By From JT Staff Reports

Christine Marie Moder, 72, affectionately known as Chris, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Bluebird of Marysville, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 23, 1952, in Englewood, New Jersey, Chris was a beacon of warmth and kindness throughout her life.

Chris dedicated 32 years of...

Local News, News

Davis will challenge for House seat in 86th District

By From JT Staff Reports

July 17, 2025

Jerome Township Trustee Wezlynn Davis is reentering the race for Ohio State Representative in District 86. She announced the move in a recent press release that she will be seeking the seat currently ...

Education, Marysville School Board, News

Two new principals named at Marysville schools

By Mike Williamson

July 17, 2025

Pending Marysville Board of Education approval tonight, two experienced administrators will join the elementary leadership team. Jessica Parthemore has been named the new principal of Raymond Elementa...

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Development plan to be updated

By Michael Williamson

July 16, 2025

Union County is starting the process of updating its Economic Development Strategy. Eric Phillips, director of economic development for both the county and City of Marysville, told the county commissi...

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Steam Threshers Show is this week

By From JT Staff Reports

July 16, 2025

The 76th Annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show begins this week in Plain City with an opening ceremony Thursday morning at 10 a.m. and the grand parade Friday evening starting at 6 p.m. The parade ...

Local News, News, Police Beat

Man assaults coworker, fires shot in the air

By From JT Staff Reports

July 16, 2025

A Marysville man was arrested after punching a person in the face and discharging a firearm into the air at a business early Tuesday morning. Derrick Eugene Craycraft, 46, of Marysville, has been char...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Rayce Watson (left) sinks in underhooks against an opponent during a freestyle match at 120 pounds. The Pioneer went an even 2-2 in the freestyle national tournament, defeating Aaryan Sharma of Virginia (12-2) and Wyatt Zeller of Arkansas (pin at 1:13) while losing to Crason Blum of Michigan (5-1) and Eddie Figuero of New Jersey (10-0). The tournament is being held in Fargo, North Dakota. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Grapplers compete at Fargo

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 16, 2025

Marysville’s Berkley Behrens (top) holds down his opponent during the 16U Freestyle tournament. The Monarch went 0-2 during his time competing at 138 pounds. He lost to Caden Woodall of Arizona, 11-0,...