Journal-Tribune names top area high school football players for 2025

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December 20, 2025

The Journal-Tribune has released its 2025 Union County football season. Pictured from left are North Union’s Nick Hajjar, coach of the year; Marysville’s JJ Henry, defensive player of the year; and Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler, offensive player of the year. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff and Chad Williamson)

Journal-Tribune names top area high school football players for 2025

By Tim Miller

The Journal-Tribune has named its All-County football team for the 2025 season.

Players were selected from the five area schools… Marysville, Fairbanks, North Union, Jonathan Alder and Triad.

The newspaper has selected one offensive unit and one for the defensive side of the ball.

There was no limit ...

MHS, JA wrestlers place at Liberty Classic

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Marysville’s Trent Sharp (left) and Jonathan Alder’s Nixon Baker (right) scramble near the out-of-bounds line during the 144-pound semifinal match. The Monarch was crowned champion of the weight class, while the Pioneer took sixth. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS, JA wrestlers place at Liberty Classic

By Aleksei Pavloff

December 23, 2025

Marysville and Jonathan Alder were among the 26 high school boys wrestling programs represented during this year’s edition of the Olentangy Liberty Classic. The Monarchs and Pioneers managed to climb ...

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Fairbanks’ Hannah Niehaus (left) high steps before taking down London’s Brylee Huff (right) during a pool match at 125 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Girls compete in River Valley tourney

By Bob Putman

December 23, 2025

Jonathan Alder, North Union, Fairbanks and Marysville (B team) each had wrestlers compete on Sunday in the River Valley Queen of the Valley girls tournament. The Lady Pioneers finished seventh overall...

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North Union bowlers, grapplers compete in events

By Bob Putman

December 23, 2025

The North Union boys bowling team set a school record for total pins scored on Friday in a win over Graham at Dragon Lanes. The Wildcats finished with a 2653-2591 victory, breaking the old record set ...

Schools, crime among top stories of 2025

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Dustin Ohm, pictured above on body cam footage inside of his truck on the night of May 30 arguing with Marysville police officers just moments before shooting at them and fleeing toward U.S. 33. Ohm recently pled guilty to eight felonies including attempted aggravated murder. (Photo submitted)

Schools, crime among top stories of 2025

By From JT Staff Reports

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Editor's note: The 6-10 positions on the annual listing of the top 10 stories of the year in Union County are featured below. The ranking was created by a vote of newspaper staff. The top five positio...

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Sabin charged with attempted murder

Grand jury indictments

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A Marysville man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly misfiring a 134-year-old bolt action rifle with intent to shoot his mother’s boyfriend. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted...

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MFD part of Bengals pregame

By From JT Staff Reports

December 29, 2025

The Marysville Fire Department’s Honor Guard was invited to present the colors during the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals football game at Paycor Stadium on Sunday. Pictured above, the honor ...

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Local man given life in prison for rape of child

By Kyle Meddles

December 29, 2025

A Marysville man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of raping a five-year-old girl. Recently, a sentencing hearing was held at the Union County Court of Common Pleas for Rob...

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First responders spread cheer

By From JT Staff Reports

December 29, 2025

Union County first responders and their families took time out of their holiday schedules to share the Christmas spirit with children that are not able to leave Children’s Hospital in Columbus. On Tue...

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Construction crews were on the future Chick-fil-A site this week, pouring concrete and prepping the restaurant's entranceway. When the store opens next year, patrons will be able to enter the large parking lot through the sole entrance, shown above, off Lydia Drive. Hear more about Chick-fil-A’s plans straight from the people in charge on this week’s MJT Podcast, available now on all streaming platforms. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Relationships are Chick-fil-A’s secret

Owner of Marysville location says connection to customers is key ingredient

By Michael Williamson

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Chick-fil-A is set to open in Marysville next year and restaurant associates hope to infuse it with a spirit of community and good customer service. While other fast food franchises might be embracing...