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August 15, 2025

Assistance available to help local residents stay cool

By From JT Staff Reports

The Ohio Department of Development and The Breathing Association are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months.

From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air condition...

UCHD urges safe driving ahead of holiday

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UCHD urges safe driving ahead of holiday

By From JT Staff Reports

August 15, 2025

In support of the Safe Communities Coalition, the Union County Health Department is helping spread the word about the dangers of drinking and driving in advance of the Labor Day weekend. From Aug. 15 ...

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City seeks grant help for work on Fifth Street

By Michael Williamson

August 14, 2025

The City of Marysville is hoping to get some more financial assistance for the East Street Fifth project slated for next year. At the Monday evening meeting, council approved an emergency measure for ...

Education, News

The back hallway at Fairbanks High School as it was over the summer break. Students returning to the building next week for the start of the 2025-26 school year will see the finished product of the months-long renovation around campus. (Photo submitted)

Renovating but ready

Fairbanks plans for start of school despite ongoing work

By Jack Christian

August 14, 2025

After a summer full of renovations, Fairbanks is now in full swing, preparing for Aug. 20 — the first day of school. While there are no open houses scheduled for middle and high school students before...

Sports

North Union volleyball coach Alexis Maenz (left) talks to her team during a break in the action. The Lady Cats defeated Marion Harding in three sets during their final preseason scrimmage. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

NU spikers sweep scrimmage

By Bob Putman

August 15, 2025

Like that final rehearsal before opening night of a play, the North Union volleyball team wanted to get things in place before its season opener at home on Saturday against Fairbanks. For the most par...

Former NU head coach Miller returns as defensive coordinator

Sports

North Union defensive coordinator Jesse Miller makes a point to players during the team’s recent Midnight Madness practice. Miller, who formerly was the head coach at NU, has returned to the coaching staff this season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Former NU head coach Miller returns as defensive coordinator

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 15, 2025

Some things never change for one former North Union head football coach. Now serving as the team’s defensive coordinator, some aspects to Jesse Miller’s coaching style have changed, but some will rema...

MHS girls place seventh during OCC tee-off

Sports

Kaitlyn Stover of Marysville prepares to drive the ball through the trees at Oakhaven. MHS competed during the Ohio Capital Conference tee-off. (Photo submitted)

MHS girls place seventh during OCC tee-off

By Tim Miller

August 15, 2025

Marysville’s girls golf team placed seventh out of 18 squads during the inaugural Ohio Capital Conference tee-off. The event, which was held at Oakhaven, featured all of the girls golf teams, regardle...

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Union County crash statistics

UCHD urges safe driving ahead of holiday

By From JT Staff Reports

August 15, 2025

Marysville’s girls netters blank Marion Harding

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Marysville’s Nyla Baumbarger returns the ball over the net in this file photo. She helped lead the Lady Monarchs to a 5-0 victory over Marion Harding for the team’s first win of the 2025 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s girls netters blank Marion Harding

By Tim Miller

August 14, 2025

Marysville’s girls tennis team scored a 5-0 verdict over Marion Harding for its first victory of the season. In singles matches, Natalie Fair claimed a 6-3, 6-3 victory, Nyla Baumbarger turned in a 4-...

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Lady Monarch golfers place in top half at Hudson Invitational

By Tim Miller

August 14, 2025

Marysville’s girls golf team placed seventh during the recent 20-team Hudson Invitational. The Lady Monarchs carded a team score of 387. Jorja Ary placed 17th as an individual with a score of 93. She ...