Alcohol believed to be a factor in fiery U.S. 33 crash

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April 1, 2026

Above is what remains of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado that caught fire as a result of a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 33 Wednesday morning. The driver of the Chevrolet, Dejuan R. Meek, is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, but was not issued charges since he was quickly transported to a Columbus-area hospital with significant injuries. Units with the Marysville Fire Department assisted police officers with putting out the fire. (Photo submitted)

Alcohol believed to be a factor in fiery U.S. 33 crash

By Kyle Meddles

A crash on U.S. 33 early Wednesday morning involving a suspected drunk driver led to serious injuries and a scorched vehicle.

The Marysville Police Division (MPD) is investigating a three-vehicle injury crash that occurred at 2:09 a.m. According to crash reports, a 2012 Ford F-150 and a 2022 Ford Bro...

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Developers are proposing a 54-unit, three-story facility labeled as a 55-plus community, shown in the rendering on the right. The facility would locate within the Water and Light District on North Main Street just south of Elwood Avenue. (Graphic submitted)

Uptown living for older residents

Water Light District facility will target those 55-and-older

By Michael Williamson

April 1, 2026

A 55-plus housing project is being proposed for the Water and Light District in Marysville’s Uptown. At the regular meeting next month, the city’s planning commission will hear a proposal for Marysvil...

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Use of employer credit card leads to felony charges

By Kyle Meddles

April 1, 2026

An Ostrander woman is facing five years in prison after allegedly spending over $70,000 on personal items with her employer’s credit card. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Traci Anne Warner, 4...

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Holy Week services listed for area churches

By From JT Staff Reports

April 1, 2026

Churches across Union County have announced Easter and Holy Week service schedules. The following is a listing of services by community: Marysville — St. John’s Lutheran Church: Holy week from March 2...

MHS baseball team drops spring break game in Georgia

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Mason Springs of Marysville prepares to release a pitch against Whitley County, Ky. during a game played in Georgia on Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

MHS baseball team drops spring break game in Georgia

By Jack Christian

April 1, 2026

Marysville opened its 2026 baseball season with a 5-0 loss to Whitley County on Monday afternoon in Cartersville, Georgia. Both teams came out sharp defensively, setting the tone early with a quick fi...

FHS softball team clubs WLS to stay unbeaten

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Fairbanks’ Kyah Hendren waits for the pitch during Monday’s game against West Liberty-Salem. FHS won the game 20-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath

FHS softball team clubs WLS to stay unbeaten

By Tim Miller

April 1, 2026

Fairbanks’ softball squad kept its record unblemished (5-0) with a 20-2 clubbing of West Liberty-Salem. The contest was shortened to five innings by the run rule. The Tigers plated single runs in the ...

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Triad’s softball program is pictured from left, front row, Hunter Hoffman, Riley Haser, Gracie Goehring, Gracie Martin and Adyson Feasel, second row, Emma Enochs, Savannah Thomas, Emma Martin, Addisyn Matthews, Ella Bahan and Makahla Thuman; third row, Isabella Russell, Haillei Jenkins, Harmoni VanDeWeerd, Addison Newland, Emma Bialecki, Rachel Haser and Marley Hudson; fourth row, assistant coach Chelsie Matthews, head coach Hanna DeLong and assistant coach Kristen Cooney. (Photo submitted)

Triad softball squad has new head coach

By Tim Miller

April 1, 2026

Triad’s softball program will be under the guidance of a new head coach this spring. Hannah DeLong is the new person in charge of the program. Chelsea Matthews, who had been the head coach for the pas...

Cardinal baseball team will look to improve from 2025

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Members of Triad High School’s baseball team are from left, front row, Jacob Walborn, George Hartman, Tucker Longsworth, Alfred Johnson and Connor Hayes; second row, Waylin Holtsberry, Dallas Ross, Jayden Blackburn, Duncan Funderburgh, JJ Roberts and Alex May; third row, Keegan Baird, Silas Newland, Larry Lease, Ty Botkins and Carter Hoffer; fourth row, assistant coach Brock Feasel, assistant coach Noah Meadows, head coach Michael Phillips and assistant coaches Ronnie Fernandez, Jake Hartman and Josh Walborn. (Photo submitted)

Cardinal baseball team will look to improve from 2025

By Tim Miller

April 1, 2026

Triad High School’s baseball team will look to improve upon an overall record of 4-18 from the 2025 season. The Cardinals posted a 3-12 mark in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division. Triad will ...

Lettermen back for Triad boys, girls track and field squads

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Girls and boys track and field athletes for Triad are from left, front row, Gracie Martin, Max Zaitsev, Makye Gaston, Zayden Williams and Elliana Zimmerman; second row, Aubrey Johnson, Chris Vallette, Sarah Gaier, Henry Beaverson, Kylie Vallette and Landon Wilkins; third row, Avry Hamilton, Noah Humphrey, Kimber Instine, Noah Campbell and Brooklynn Melidor; fourth row, Daniel Ishida-Garwood, Avery Eaton, Cohen Millice, Ilia Afonin, Melissa Graham and De’Von Minor; fifth row, coach Lanette Johnson, coach Easton Huffman and coach Kristin Smith. (Photo submitted)

Lettermen back for Triad boys, girls track and field squads

By Tim Miller

April 1, 2026

There are a number of returning lettermen back for Triad High School’s boys and girls track and field teams. Boys letter winners and their events are as follows: -Henry Beaverson: distance; -Noah Camp...

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Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse squad is pictured from left, front row, Daniel Farmwald, Silas Edinger, Ryan Nicol, Maximilian Reichenbach, Fidel Ramirez-Silva, Darren Miller, Logan Ahner and Alex Mijangos; second row, assistant coaches Declan Costello, Pete Hronis and Corey Kingry, head coach Rob Davis, assistant coaches Jason Arbogast and Conor Costello and Isaiah Mullet; third row, Gavin Wilson, Drew Miller, Jacob Warren, Calloway Kile, Brody Hill, Gabe Chany, Elijah Thompson and Trevor Fansler; fourth row, Caleb Wiltshire, Alex VanBuren, Caleb Clark, Thomas Miller, Will Moeller, Maddox Kingry, Gavin Murphy and Troy Nicol. Not pictured, Christian Watkins. (Photo submitted)

JA LAX outfit will be young

By Tim Miller

April 1, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse squad will be relatively young during the 2026 season. There are a handful of veterans back, but head coach Rob Davis said the roster’s depth features some newer players...