Mill Valley murderer sentenced
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May 9, 2026
Above, Union County Prosecutor David Phillips presented the murder weapon to the court that Swindler used to stab his father to death at a Mill Valley home in 2025. The weapon, an ornate, 11-inch dagger, was purchased by Swindler on eBay. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Mill Valley murderer sentenced

Swindler given 28 years to life in prison

By Kyle Meddles 

A Union County court judge has sentenced Micaiah Swindler, 28, to life in prison for the “brutal” murder of his father with a dagger in a Mill Valley home in April of 2025.

“This has been a difficult time for everyone in the courtroom today,” said presiding Judge Don Fraser to Swindler. “Th...

Mill Valley house fire injures one
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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
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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...
Five decades, one Accord
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Different generations of Honda Accords sit outside the Honda Heritage Center west of Marysville before heading across the country as part of the car’s 50th anniversary celebration. Honda restored a number of vehicles built at the Marysville plant for event. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Five decades, one Accord
Honda gives J-T reporter keys to various versions of its flagship vehicle
By Michael Williamson 
June 9, 2026
Editor’s note: For the 50th anniversary of the Honda Accord, the company restored a number of models manufactured at the Marysville Auto Plant that went on to be displayed for other anniversary events...
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First-ever UCSO fishing event fills up instantly
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 9, 2026
The first annual Cops and Bobbers Youth Fishing Event hasn’t yet happened but there are already plans to expand it. The Union County Sheriff’s Office announced the event last week and set it for June ...
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Mill Valley house fire injures one
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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...
Five decades, one Accord
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Different generations of Honda Accords sit outside the Honda Heritage Center west of Marysville before heading across the country as part of the car’s 50th anniversary celebration. Honda restored a number of vehicles built at the Marysville plant for event. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Five decades, one Accord
Honda gives J-T reporter keys to various versions of its flagship vehicle
By Michael Williamson 
June 9, 2026
Editor’s note: For the 50th anniversary of the Honda Accord, the company restored a number of models manufactured at the Marysville Auto Plant that went on to be displayed for other anniversary events...
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First-ever UCSO fishing event fills up instantly
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 9, 2026
The first annual Cops and Bobbers Youth Fishing Event hasn’t yet happened but there are already plans to expand it. The Union County Sheriff’s Office announced the event last week and set it for June ...
Local softball players earn Central Buckeye Conference accolades
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Jonathan Alder’s Logan Donaldson slaps the ball for a base hit. The Lady Pioneer freshman earned first-team honors in the Central Buckeye Conference. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Local softball players earn Central Buckeye Conference accolades
By Tim Miller 
June 8, 2026
The Central Buckeye Conference has announced its top 2026 softball players for the Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Players from Jonathan Alder and Benjamin Logan were honored. North Union player...
Wrestling camp under way
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By Kevin Behrens 
June 8, 2026
The Marysville High School wrestling program is hosting its annual summer camp. The first two days featured technique from  the United StatesNaval Academy. Ensign Ben Barton, director of operations fo...
Weekend storms hammer portions of county
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Weekend storms hammer portions of county
By Michael Williamson 
June 8, 2026
A band of severe weather passed through the area on Saturday producing thunderstorms with high wind speeds and rain. The weather caused damage to several trees and structures in Unionville Center, inc...