Police Beat

July 23, 2025

Police Beat – 7/22/25

By From JT Staff Reports

From Union County Sheriff’s Office reports:

Eric D. West, 34, of West Jefferson, was arrested for OVI at 4:34 a.m., Friday, after deputies were dispatched to a home in the 11000 block of Juniper Way to investigate a trespassing complaint regarding a vehicle that was not supposed to be there. A repo...

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Police Beat – 7/25/25

By From JT Staff Reports

July 25, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Keithan Q. Furr, 25, of Athens, was cited for improper starting and backing following a property damage crash. At 6:04 p.m., Tuesday, Furr was driving a 201...

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Police Beat – 7/24/25

By From JT Staff Reports

July 24, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Police were sent to the 100 block of Damascus Road at 5:23 p.m., Tuesday, for a report of non-criminal property damage to a building. The case is closed. Sh...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 7/21/25

By From JT Staff Reports

July 23, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Michael Beckner, 45, of Portsmouth, Ohio, was arrested at Comfort Suites, 1081 Lydia Drive, at 5:35 a.m., Friday, for disorderly conduct due to intoxication...

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Progress made on Mill Creek

By Michael Williamson

July 25, 2025

The water levels along Mill Creek are looking “significantly better,” according to Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch. That’s a direct result, he said, of the thousands of logjams being cleared out of ...

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Making the rounds

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 25, 2025

Meghan Morey of Marysville turns the corner on an obstacle during the A Bar barrel racing at the Union County Fairgrounds grandstands Thursday evening. The fair runs until tomorrow evening. (Journal-T...

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Jerome Fire gets state hazard funds

By Jack Christian

July 25, 2025

Jerome Township has been awarded a public grant from the Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to support hazardous material training for first responders. The $800,000 grant was distributed among ...

Walmart donates to local nonprofit groups

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As part of its remodel, the Marysville Walmart showcased a new community-focused mural including cultural references to the city, including the Union County Courthouse, Monarch butterflys, hot air balloons and more. The mural was done by artist Elsa Gonzalez De La Cruz and is part of Walmart’s Community Mural Program aimed at celebrating communities around the country. (Photo submitted)

Walmart donates to local nonprofit groups

By From JT Staff Reports

July 25, 2025

The local Walmart Supercenter, 555 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., recently unveiled its remodeled interior to the public on Friday, which comes with a commitment to the community in the form of $9,750 in g...

With school year rapidly approaching, Triad officials still have coaching positions to fill

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Triad senior Sara Pratt sets the ball during a 2024 volleyball match. The Lady Cardinals have a new head coach for the 2025 campaign, while school officials must fill additional coaching positions as soon as they can. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

With school year rapidly approaching, Triad officials still have coaching positions to fill

By Tim Miller

July 25, 2025

When it came to coaching hires, Triad athletic director Jason Malone had it pretty easy prior to the 2024-2025 academic year. Fast forward the calendar 12 months and it’s an entirely different situati...

Jonathan Alder gridders feel positive about team after 7-on-7 scrimmages

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Jonathan Alder’s Trey Bentley (3) runs a route during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Buckeye Valley at Volunteer field. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder gridders feel positive about team after 7-on-7 scrimmages

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 25, 2025

The dog days of summer scrimmages can be a hard thing to overcome, but they have their purpose. Jonathan Alder football newcomers are itching to earn their place in the program, while veterans look to...