BARBARA A. “BARB” HOFFMAN

By From JT Staff Reports

Barbara A. “Barb” Hoffman, age 78, of Marysville, died August 3, 2025.

Born on May 17, 1947, daughter of the late Charles H. and Zelma “Fay” (Gowin) Michaelis. She worked at GI Plastics as a painter, and she had been a Rinks Store manager in Marysville. She was a faithful member of the Bi...

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Large slate of candidates file across county

By Michael Williamson

August 8, 2025

Union County voters may see a few more names on the ballot hoping to fill vacant office seats this fall. The filing deadline for the November election passed this week and officials with the Union Cou...

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Jerome Township officials act on vendor complaints

By Jack Christian

August 8, 2025

Jerome Township officials implemented a new regulation for transient vendors as residents' complaints pile up. Eric Snowden, Jerome’s Zoning Inspector, spoke Tuesday at the board meeting about the ris...

Sports

NU golfers split matches

By Bob Putman

August 8, 2025

The North Union boys golf team split a pair of matches against Northwestern on Wednesday at Timberview. The varsity team lost 150-154. Ethan Monroe led the Wildcats with a 36 and was followed by Alex ...

Marysville boys golfers host annual invitational

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Jonathan Alder’s Evan Reynard (left) and Marysville’s James Hackworth are pictured competing in the annual Marysville Invitational. The event was held at Darby Creek. JA placed sixth as a team, while the Monarchs were 13th. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville boys golfers host annual invitational

By Tim Miller

August 8, 2025

A pair of local high school boys golf teams competed in the recent Marysville Invitational. The event was held at Darby Creek. Jonathan Alder placed the highest among the two local squads. The Pioneer...

MHS girls soccer team edges Warhawks in scrimmage

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Marysville’s Alex Eich (13) dribbles closer to the goal before scoring against Westerville Central in a preseason scrimmage. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS girls soccer team edges Warhawks in scrimmage

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 8, 2025

Marysville’s girls soccer program showed a glimpse of what the 2025 season could look like earlier this week. The Lady Monarchs were excited to get onto the field for their first preseason scrimmage w...

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Memorial creates sexual assault exam program

Victims will no longer have to travel for forensic exams

By From JT Staff Reports

August 8, 2025

Editor’s note: The following story is supplied by Memorial Health. ––– Memorial Hospital has established a new Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program, providing a vital service for survivors of ...