CHARLES “CHUCK” SCHERTZER

By From JT Staff Reports

Charles “Chuck” Schertzer, 69, of Marysville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on September 8, 2026. Known to most as Chuck, he was born on January 24, 1957 in Kenton to the late Paul and Minerva (Steele) Schertzer. Chuck grew up in Marysville, graduating from Marysville High School, Clas...

Sports

MHS girls top TW in soccer battle

By Tim Miller

September 24, 2026

Marysville’s girls soccer squad defeated Thomas Worthington 1-0. Jade Kover tallied the Lady Monarchs’ goal. Marysville elevated its record to 5-5-2 with the victory. The Monarch boys slipped to 2-8-0...

Sports

JA volleyball team bounces back from loss; tops Graham

By Tim Miller

September 24, 2026

It didn’t take Jonathan Alder’s volleyball squad very long to get back on the winning track. Just a day after losing their first match of the season to Columbus Bishop Watterson, the Lady Pioneers rol...

FHS spikers hold off Southeastern during third set; record sweep

Sports

Fairbanks’ Lexie Grant (7) sets up a kill by Liviann Maine (4) during the match against Southeastern. Also pictured for FHS is Sophie Bostwick (2). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS spikers hold off Southeastern during third set; record sweep

By Tim Miller

September 24, 2026

The first two sets were a breeze, but the third was a bit trickier when Fairbanks’ volleyball team swept Southeastern. The Lady Panthers (10-2 overall and 8-0 in the North Division of the Ohio Heritag...

Columns/Editorials

Williamson holds one-game lead in Pigskin Pickers

By Tim Miller

September 24, 2026

Managing editor Chad Williamson broke last week’s stalemate with sports editor Tim Miller in the Pigskin Pickers. Williamson finished the week with a 7-4 record and now stands at 33-11 for the season....

Sports

Area gridders listed in first computer ratings for 2026 season

By Tim Miller

September 24, 2026

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released its first computer football ratings for the 2026 season. The OHSAA uses the computer rankings to determine which teams will compete in the post-s...

Local News, News

Sources: Honda eyeing Union County for new $2.5B plant

Automaker mum on plans, location

By Michael Williamson

September 24, 2026

Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Honda officials said there has been no decision yet on whether or not a new $2.5-billion facility is coming to the area, but sources...