Obituaries
November 3, 2025

ANN ELIZABETH PAUL

By From JT Staff Reports 

Ann Elizabeth Paul, 80, of Marysville, formerly of Bellevue, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus early Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Known as Annie to her family and friends, she was born July 21, 1945, in Arlington, Ohio, to the late Kennet...

Other news
Honda announces Olympic hockey partnership
Local News, News
Honda announces Olympic hockey partnership
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 13, 2025
Honda has a new Olympic partnership. The company announced a new multi-year partnership with USA Hockey Thursday, which will strengthen “the brand’s enduring relationship with hockey." According to a ...
JA gridders will take road trip to face defending state champ Indian Valley
Sports
Jonathan Alder quarterback Brock Hughes (17) fires a pass downfield. The Pioneers will travel to Indian Valley on Friday to play in the Division IV, Region 15 semifinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA gridders will take road trip to face defending state champ Indian Valley
By Tim Miller 
November 13, 2025
The next round of the high school football playoffs will send Jonathan Alder on an eastbound journey. The third-seeded Pioneers (10-1) will travel to Gnadenhutten to tangle with No. 2 Indian Valley (1...
Council, administration spar over cost-of-living raise amount
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Council, administration spar over cost-of-living raise amount
By Michael Williamson 
November 12, 2025
A routine budget item on Monday night’s Marysville City Council agenda devolved into a heated back and forth between the board and city administrators. Council said actions during the meeting framed c...
JA mulls legal action against Smarra
Education, Local News, News, ...
Union County Treasurer Andy Smarra, pictured above at right, explains to the Jonathan Alder Board of Education Tuesday why he sent a tax letter out to residents late last month. Alder officials criticized Smarra’s actions, suggesting he impacted the outcome of the district’s recent bond issue. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
JA mulls legal action against Smarra
Board feels letter from county treasurer damaged levy attempt
By Michael Williamson 
November 12, 2025
Jonathan Alder is considering possible legal action against the Union County Treasurer. Following a tense back and forth between the officials Tuesday night, the board of education approved a measure ...