Police Beat

October 1, 2025

Police Beat – 10/1/25

By From JT Staff Reports

From Marysville Division of Police reports:

Horacio Padilla, 26, of Columbus, was arrested for having no operator’s license on U.S. 33 near Scottslawn Road at 9:52 a.m., Monday.

An officer responded to a home in the 1200 block of West Fifth Street at 12:59 p.m., Monday, for a report of pandering of ...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 10/2/25

By From JT Staff Reports

October 2, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Police responded to the 1200 block of West Fifth Street at 1:57 p.m., Tuesday, to assist another agency. The case is closed. William V. Dudley, 65, of Gallo...

Local News, News, Police Beat

Man tries to burn officers with lighter

By Kyle Meddles

September 29, 2025

The Marysville man arrested for assaulting a police officer Sunday morning tried to burn officers using a plastic lighter as a weapon. According to police reports, Sean Michael Mintier, 42, of 328 S. ...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 9/29/25

By From JT Staff Reports

September 29, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: An officer responded to a retail store in the 700 block of Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard at 2:52 p.m., Thursday, to investigate a report of identity theft. T...

Ohio Treasurer pitches small business program

Local News, News

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague discusses his new Buckeye Business Advantage program at the Journal-Tribune office in Marysville Wednesday. The new program aims to provide reduced interest loans to small business owners across the state. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Ohio Treasurer pitches small business program

By Michael Williamson

October 2, 2025

A new loan program from the Ohio Treasurer’s office could benefit small businesses in Union County and around the state. Treasurer Robert Sprague announced the Buckeye Business Advantage on Wednesday ...

Sports

Miller, Williamson, Christian turn in best Pickers results

October 2, 2025

Last week’s Pigskin Pickers featured a number of college football games that could have gone either way. The best records of the week were turned in by sports editor Tim Miller, managing editor Chad W...

JA spikers maintain CBC lead with sweep over Chieftains

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Anna Hayes (19) and Lily Boeckl (15) go up for a block attempt against Bellefontaine. The Lady Pioneers won in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA spikers maintain CBC lead with sweep over Chieftains

By Tim Miller

October 2, 2025

Red and black are the color schemes of the sports teams of both Jonathan Alder and Bellefontaine. When the Central Buckeye Conference rivals, however, tangled on the volleyball court on Tuesday, the J...

MHS soccer squad falls to Olentangy Berlin

Sports

Marysville’s Mason Buckenburger (1) leaps for a header during the first half of action against the Bears. The Monarchs were shut out, 4-0, in a road match against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS soccer squad falls to Olentangy Berlin

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 2, 2025

There is no rest for the weary, especially for those teams seeking victories. Marysville’s boys soccer squad attempted to get back on the winning track but suffered another conference loss to Olentang...

Sports

FHS VB team waits on OHSAA decision on possible forfeit

By Tim Miller

October 2, 2025

As of mid-afternoon on Wednesday, members of the Fairbanks High School varsity volleyball team were waiting word as to whether they would have to forfeit their latest victory. The situation stems from...

Sports

Panther boys roll to soccer triumph

By Tim Miller

October 2, 2025

Fairbanks’ boys soccer team scored an 8-0 verdict over Grove City Christian. Nolan Baker, Kaden Procuniar and Ty Schroeder each tallied a pair of goals. Baker, Luke Boehm, Kaylor Bowsher, Reid Hockman...