Burglary charge upgraded
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February 26, 2026

Burglary charge upgraded

By Kyle Meddles 

A homeless man in the Marysville area arrested for aggravated burglary is now facing a first-degree felony charge after allegedly entering his brother’s home and attacking him.

The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jackie W. Shoopman, 54, who is listed as homeless, and charged him with one felon...

Watkins, Scottslawn to get new artery
Local News, News
Scottslawn Parkway is the working name for the proposed road through Marysville East, shown above. Dick Roggenkamp with the New Albany Company presented the design at the city council meeting Monday showing how the planned road would extend from the southern portion of Watkins Road, around Buxton Meadows and connect with the east-west leg of Watkins Road to the north. (Graphic submitted)
Watkins, Scottslawn to get new artery
By Michael Williamson 
February 26, 2026
Marysville currently has Scottslawn Road and Industrial Parkway but very soon might also have a Scottslawn Parkway. That’s the working title of a proposed main artery for the Marysville East developme...
A vision of city, business, schools
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville City Manager Terry Emery prepares for a pre-recorded segment to the State of the City video set to appear at the annual event on Monday, March 2. This year’s presentation will be held at Honda Marysville with a social hour starting at 5 p.m. and the official event kicking off at 6 p.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
A vision of city, business, schools
State of the City preview
By Michael Williamson 
February 26, 2026
Marysville’s State of the City is next week, the annual event where officials look back on the previous year’s projects and to what lies ahead. This year’s event will be held at Honda Marysville and C...
Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title
Local News, News, Sports
Members of the state champion Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, Austin Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright, Landon Hoover and Quinton Bodine; and in the back row, coach Zach Noland, DJ Litzke, Corey Ford, Ivan Green, manager James Oakley, Leo Wright and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)
Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title
Cougar swimmers earn medals
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2026
Union County’s Special Olympics athletes delivered a memorable performance at the State Indoor Winter Games held at The Ohio State University. The efforts against teams from across Ohio were highlight...
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Watkins, Scottslawn to get new artery
Local News, News
Scottslawn Parkway is the working name for the proposed road through Marysville East, shown above. Dick Roggenkamp with the New Albany Company presented the design at the city council meeting Monday showing how the planned road would extend from the southern portion of Watkins Road, around Buxton Meadows and connect with the east-west leg of Watkins Road to the north. (Graphic submitted)
Watkins, Scottslawn to get new artery
By Michael Williamson 
February 26, 2026
Marysville currently has Scottslawn Road and Industrial Parkway but very soon might also have a Scottslawn Parkway. That’s the working title of a proposed main artery for the Marysville East developme...
A vision of city, business, schools
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville City Manager Terry Emery prepares for a pre-recorded segment to the State of the City video set to appear at the annual event on Monday, March 2. This year’s presentation will be held at Honda Marysville with a social hour starting at 5 p.m. and the official event kicking off at 6 p.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
A vision of city, business, schools
State of the City preview
By Michael Williamson 
February 26, 2026
Marysville’s State of the City is next week, the annual event where officials look back on the previous year’s projects and to what lies ahead. This year’s event will be held at Honda Marysville and C...
Monarch bowlers advance to Division I district tournaments
Sports
Monarch bowlers advance to Division I district tournaments
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
The Marysville High School boys and girls bowling teams delivered solid performances at the Ohio High School Athletic Association sectional tournament held at HP Lanes. The MHS boys placed third and t...
Game moved up a day
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) attempts a shot during a recent game. The No. 1-seeded Pioneers’ tournament opener has been moved up a day. The contest against No. 18 Cristo Rey Columbus was originally scheduled to be played on Friday at 7 p.m. on the Pioneers’ court. The Division IV post-season game has been moved to this Thursday at 7 p.m. The reason for the change is that Jonathan Alder officials on Friday will be setting up the gym for boys and girls sectional wrestling tournaments that will be held Saturday and Sunday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Game moved up a day
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2026
MHS boys swimmers qualify for Division I state competition
Sports
 These Marysville High School swimmers from left, Carter Pancallo, Patrick Filbert, Brady Cordonnier and Rylan Brown qualified for the Division I state meet in both the 200 and 400 yard freestyle relays. The state meet will begin on Friday in Canton. (Photo submitted)
MHS boys swimmers qualify for Division I state competition
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
State tournament berths and new school records were established when Marysville High School’s swim teams competed at the Division I district meet. The event was held at Ohio University in Athens. The ...