CARMON GEORGE RAUSCH

By From JT Staff Reports

Carmon George Rausch, age 82, of Ludlow Falls, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio.

He was a good man, and a good husband, father and papaw. Retired from DP&L over 25 years ago, he has enjoyed mowing, taking care of his yard and g...

Area athletes place during OHSAA-Owens track/field meet

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Jonathan Alder’s Mark Goode, right, runs along the straight-away during the Division III boys 1600 meter finals Saturday night. Goode finished in fifth place. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Area athletes place during OHSAA-Owens track/field meet

By Tim Miller

June 10, 2026

The third day of the Ohio High School Athletic Jesse Owens state track and field meet was, to say the least, quite interesting. Two rounds of severe weather turned a long day of competition into an ev...

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Group looks to change referendum rules

By Michael Williamson

June 10, 2026

A successful citizen-led group has its sights on another amendment to Marysville’s city charter. The SMART coalition, originally started as “Supporting Marysville Amending Referendums and TIFs,” is no...

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey earns state medals in three events

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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey competes in the 400 meter dash during the Division IV girls state track and field meet. Lindsey earned medals in the 400 and 200 meter dashes as well as the long jump at the state meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey earns state medals in three events

By Bob Putman

June 9, 2026

One day after earning a second-place finish in the girls long jump, North Union junior Gabby Lindsey was able to return to the awards podium of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Jesse Owens Tr...

After battling three year’s worth of injuries, JA’s Goode ends high school track career as member of state champion relay team

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Mark Goode runs the anchor leg of Jonathan Alder’s Division III state champion 4x800 meter relay team at the Jesse Owen’s Memorial Stadium. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

After battling three year’s worth of injuries, JA’s Goode ends high school track career as member of state champion relay team

By Bob Putman

June 9, 2026

The journey to be a participant in the high school state track meet proved to be much more that Jonathan Alder senior Mark Goode had figured it would be. Goode always had the ability to reach the fina...

Schmutz earns highest place ever for MHS pole vaulter with fifth spot at state meet; Monarch Niemi just misses podium in same event

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Lady Monarch junior Ava Schmutz elevates toward the pole vault bar during the Division I girls event at the state track and field meet. Schmutz earned a fifth-place finish, which is the best a Monarch vaulter has ever placed at the state. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Schmutz earns highest place ever for MHS pole vaulter with fifth spot at state meet; Monarch Niemi just misses podium in same event

By Tim Miller

June 9, 2026

The highest place ever for a Marysville High School pole vaulter at the state track and field meet was achieved Sunday morning. Lady Monarch junior Ava Schmutz took fifth place during the Division I g...

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Above, responders were dispatched to a home in Mill Valley for a fire that spawned out of a garage. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Mill Valley house fire injures one

By From JT Staff Reports

June 9, 2026

Marysville police and fire units responded to a residential fire in Mill Valley Tuesday morning. According to a release from the Marysville Fire Department, first responders were sent to a home in the...