Work set for U.S. 42 and Industrial Pkwy

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August 29, 2025

Work set for U.S. 42 and Industrial Pkwy

By Michael Williamson

Construction on U.S. 42 isn’t going to lighten up anytime soon. In fact, more closures are expected along the corridor in Jerome Township.

Aside from the current project going on a little farther north, crews are set to start work on the intersection at Industrial Parkway early next month.

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Nice spread

By From JT Staff Reports

August 29, 2025

A monarch butterfly spreads its wings on a flower near the intersection of Sixth and Main streets earlier this week. Monarch butterflies, with their orange wings with black veins and white spots, play...

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Memorial Health Announces Plans to Construct New, State-of-the-Art Emergency Department

Construction to begin in 2026

By Chad Williamson

August 29, 2025

Memorial Health has announced plans to construct a new, $56-million, state-of-the-art emergency department (ED). The expansion, which will build toward Plum Street from the existing ED location, will ...

Lightning strike gives Triad tech trouble

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A flash from the July 27 lighting strike at Triad is pictured above from the perspective of a security camera facing the pavilion at the football stadium. The voltage from the strike caused a multitude of technical glitches and damages that are still being assessed. (Photo submitted)

Lightning strike gives Triad tech trouble

By Kyle Meddles

August 28, 2025

Triad's tech department continues to deal with complications from a lightning strike that hit the school district last month. At a recent board meeting, technology coordinator Ryan Thompson presented ...

Journal-Tribune names football players of week

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The Journal-Tribune has named the local players of the week for the opening contest of the 2025 football season. They are from left, Cashton Wheeler, Jonathan Alder; Brady Carper, Marysville; Nickolas Hajjar, North Union; Caleb Jordan, Triad; and Carson Shope, Fairbanks. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Journal-Tribune names football players of week

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 29, 2025

The Journal-Tribune has named the players of the game for the first week of the 2025 high school football season. The Pioneers of Jonathan Alder turned in the lone victory for area schools with their ...

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Pioneers will open home portion of schedule looking to stay unbeaten

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 29, 2025

Following its season- opening win over West Liberty-Salem, Jonathan Alder seeks to stay unbeaten in front of its home fans. The Pioneers were quick to stymie their Ohio Heritage Conference opponent la...

Triad, Bucyrus gridders looking for first victory

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Triad’s Duncan Funderburgh (54) and De’Von Minor (4) close in on Mount Gilead’s Carson Barnum (32) during the fourth quarter of last Friday’s home opener. The Cardinals will be on the road tonight at Bucyrus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad, Bucyrus gridders looking for first victory

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 29, 2025

A week one loss is not quelling the spirits of Triad’s football program this week. The Cardinals are back on the gridiron tonight, this time traveling to Bucyrus. Triad faced off against the Redmen la...

Monarch boys capture Pickerington North event

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Pictured from left, Bode Cline, Colton Sulllivan and Noah Schweinfurth of Marysville compete during the Pickerington North Classic. (Submitted photo)

Monarch boys capture Pickerington North event

By Tim Miller

August 29, 2025

Marysville’s boys cross country team took first place honors in its division at the Pickerington North Classic. The Monarchs captured top accolades in the Silver Division with 69 points. Rounding out ...

Marysville girls golfers compete during OCC match at Blacklick

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Kaitlyn Stover of MHS prepares to drive the ball during a recent OCC match. (Photo submitted)

Marysville girls golfers compete during OCC match at Blacklick

By Tim Miller

August 29, 2025

Marysville’s girls golf team competed in an Ohio Capital Conference match at Blacklick. Olentangy earned the top team finish with a score of 292. Dublin Jerome carded a 296, followed by Olentangy Berl...

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North Union gridders hope to rebound against Liberty Union

By Bob Putman

August 29, 2025

Week one of the high school football season was not a success for North Union as it suffered a 16-13 loss to Pleasant. There was a chance at the end to pull out a victory, but it was not to be for the...