Crowds, candy and canines at Homecoming parade
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October 2, 2025

Crowds, candy and canines at Homecoming parade

By Chad Williamson 

Perfect weather and copious amounts of candy made the turnout for Wednesday’s Marysville Homecoming parade the largest in recent memory. The image above shows people stacked several deep near the intersection of Fourth and Main streets. Marysville will host Olentangy Friday night in the Homeco...

Ohio Treasurer pitches small business program
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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 ...
JA Homecoming queen, king candidates introduced
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JA Homecoming queen, king candidates introduced
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 2, 2025
Jonathan Alder High School has announced its 2025 Fall Homecoming Court. The JAHS Homecoming Court is pictured above from left to right: senior Emiy Webb escorted by Myles Guthrie; senior Calla Streit...
Things looking up to slow drivers down
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Union County Sheriff’s deputies and an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper line their cars on the side of the road off Route 31 recently as part of an air speed operation designed to slow down motorists in the area. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
Things looking up to slow drivers down
Air speed program underway
By Jack Christian 
October 2, 2025
Law enforcement agencies in Union County are using an eye in the sky once again as part of its ongoing effort to enforce safe driving habits on area roads. Local drivers have been told to expect the r...
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Ohio Treasurer pitches small business program
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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 ...
Miller, Williamson, Christian turn in best Pickers results
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...
FHS VB team waits on OHSAA decision on possible forfeit
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...
Panther boys roll to soccer triumph
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...