Rare bacterial infection traced to isolated home well
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January 21, 2026

Rare bacterial infection traced to isolated home well

By Kyle Meddles 

A rare bacterial disease is being investigated by the Union County Health Department (UCHD) after an isolated incident where a Union County resident was infected with the bacteria from their own well water.

At the regular meeting of the UCHD Board of Health on Wednesday, Health Commissioner Jason Orc...

City manpower, salt use up 15% this winter
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City manpower, salt use up 15% this winter
By Michael Williamson 
January 21, 2026
Snow and bitter cold slated for this weekend has city and county crews preparing in what has already been a busy winter season. Though the weekend snowfall totals vary – models range from around one i...
Woman dies in Watkins Road crash
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Woman dies in Watkins Road crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 21, 2026
A two-vehicle crash on Monday was ruled fatal after a Marysville woman died of injuries sustained in the crash. Patrol Lieutenant Josh Kent with the Union County Sheriff’s Office said that a 2007 Hond...
JA buys 25 acres in village
Education, News, Plain City News
Jonathan Alder officials are in contract with a property owner for three parcels of land, shown above outlined in yellow, located just behind Plain City Elementary School. The newly acquired land totals just over 25 acres with two larger parcels to the north and south and a third narrow strip going through the center. (Graphic submitted)
JA buys 25 acres in village
$1M purchase will give district site for expansion
By Michael Williamson 
January 20, 2026
Jonathan Alder is expanding the district’s footprint in Plain City. Board of education members approved a resolution recently to enter into a contract to purchase land just behind Plain City Elementar...
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City manpower, salt use up 15% this winter
Local News, News
City manpower, salt use up 15% this winter
By Michael Williamson 
January 21, 2026
Snow and bitter cold slated for this weekend has city and county crews preparing in what has already been a busy winter season. Though the weekend snowfall totals vary – models range from around one i...
Woman dies in Watkins Road crash
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Woman dies in Watkins Road crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 21, 2026
A two-vehicle crash on Monday was ruled fatal after a Marysville woman died of injuries sustained in the crash. Patrol Lieutenant Josh Kent with the Union County Sheriff’s Office said that a 2007 Hond...
JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto
Sports
JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto
By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 21, 2026
The conclusion of head coaching eras can sometimes be bittersweet. Jonathan Alder has seen a tremendous amount of success with Jordan McMurray at the helm of the school’s boys soccer program. Some may...
Local athletes of week named
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Local athletes of week named
By Tim Miller 
January 21, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. Junior wrestler Cami Leng is Marysville’s top athlete. Leng helped lead the MHS girls team to a 77-6 triumph over Olentangy. She scored a 19-3 t...
Cagers on wrong end of scores
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Cole Brewer (24) of Marysville goes up for a basket in this file photo. Brewer scored 10 points during a loss to Springfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Cagers on wrong end of scores
By Tim Miller, Bob Putman 
January 21, 2026
A basketball team that has played a game nearly once every two days experienced fatigue during a recent setback. Marysville’s boys varsity hoopsters fell to Springfield 52-34 in what was their ninth c...
Former NU grappler officiates Wasserbeck Classic, named after his grandfather
Sports
Former North Union wrestler Alec O’Reilly, grandson of former and well-known NU head wrestling coach Don Wasserbeck, officiates during a match at the 2026 Wasserbeck Classic at North Union High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Former NU grappler officiates Wasserbeck Classic, named after his grandfather
By Bob Putman 
January 21, 2026
During a good part of the Don Wasserbeck Classic wrestling tournament, the Wasserbeck family has played an integral role. Starting in 1974, the tournament has been a fixture each year at North Union a...