Man who fled from cops on the run again
Court News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 8, 2025
A Columbus man who previously pled guilty to fleeing from law enforcement has now been indicted for fleeing his prison sentence. Amir Hassaun Cotner, 27, of Columbus, is currently at large after alleg...
JA levy turned down by 33 votes
Education, News, Plain City News
By Michael Williamson 
May 8, 2025
The bond issue for Jonathan Alder Local Schools appears to have been defeated by a thin margin. Unofficial results from Tuesday’s election show vote totals between Union and Madison counties within 33...
Triad, Richwood voters approve tax measures
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 7, 2025
The Triad Local School District saw its proposed income tax pass at the polls, as all three counties appeared to vote in support of the tax, according to unofficial reports from the boards of election...
City charter amendments approved easily
Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
May 7, 2025
Marysville voters overwhelmingly passed both proposed amendments to the city’s charter. Unofficial results from the May 6 election show each measure passed with more than 2,000 votes more than the opp...
Marysville levy landslide
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Marysville levy committee co-chairs Erica Goodwin and Steve Cox check election results online Tuesday night at a watch party at Benny's Pizza. The school levy passed easily with more than 61% of the vote. (Photo submitted)
School issue passed by 2,000+ votes after pair of prior defeats
By Chad Williamson 
May 7, 2025
Marysville’s levy committee shored up weak spots from two previous levy defeats and came up with a huge win Tuesday night, garnering more than 61% of the vote in the yes column. “The fact that the mar...
Crash draws first responders to Fourth Street
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 7, 2025
The Marysville Division of Police along with Marysville Fire and EMS responded to East Fourth Street at around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, for a two-vehicle crash involving a Honda CRV that saw front-end dam...
Alleged strangulation case leads to charges
Court News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 6, 2025
A Marysville man is facing as many as six years in prison for strangling and attacking family members. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Ronald Day, 52, of 840 Royal Oak Drive, charging him wit...
Training fire held
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 6, 2025
The Marysville Fire Division conducted a live-fire training exercise from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, in the area of Raymond Road near the City of Marysville Reservoir. As part of the training, a vacant...
Roundabouts for Coleman’s Crossing?
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Thoroughfare could see as many as six in the future
By Michael Williamson 
May 6, 2025
Work will start on the Coleman’s Crossing and Industrial Parkway roundabout soon, but that’s not the only roundabout the corridor could see in the next few years. In fact, it could have as many as fiv...
Bunsold art on display
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 6, 2025
Saturday’s Bunsold Middle School Art Show had more than 300 pieces of art on display, including drawings, paintings, ceramics and mixed mediums. Pictured above, some of the record 425 attendees view t...
Soggy parade
News, Plain City, Plain City News
By Michael Williamson 
May 6, 2025
A Plain City parade-goer cleverly turns her umbrella into a catcher’s mitt Saturday morning during the annual baseball parade. Residents and families braved the wet weather in the village’s uptown to ...
Few details emerge in toddler’s drowning
News
By Michael Williamson 
May 5, 2025
Investigators said it could be several weeks before autopsy results are in regarding a toddler that drowned over the weekend. Lance Emberling, lead investigator with the Union County Coroner’s Office,...
Man with local roots named chief of staff for DOE
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 5, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Friday that there would be new leadership hirings, which included the assignment of Carl Coe as the new chief of staff of the department – a Marysville...
Local firm rings bell to mark new fund
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 5, 2025
A bell ringing was in order last week as staff members at McCarthy & Cox Retirement and Estate Specialists LLC commemorated the debut listing of their fund, the MC Trio Equity Buffered ETF (Ticker: TR...
Area woman charged in vehicular assault case
Court News, News
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
May 5, 2025
A Marysville woman is being charged in the vehicular assault of her own child after a drunk driving crash. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Courtney Megan Butler, 36, of 1878 Woodside Drive, c...
Day of Prayer celebrated locally
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 2, 2025
Around 50 individuals gathered at Partners Park Thursday to celebrate the 74th National Day of Prayer. The theme of the event was Pour out to the God of Home and be Filled. Marysville City Councilman ...
Local man facing decades in prison over kiddie porn, rape case
Court News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 2, 2025
A Marysville man is facing over a hundred years in prison for raping his 5-year-old relative and involvement with child pornography. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Robin Scott Atkinson, 63, ...
P.C. views redesigned 161 development
News, Plain City, Plain City News
A new concept plan for a development on Route 161 east of Plain City shows possible commercial, multi-family and single-family lots on the 114-acre property. After village officials recently offered feedback on the design, developers said the project will likely move forward with the updates and a request to annex the land into the village. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
May 2, 2025
A redesigned concept for a mixed-use development just east of Darby Station is back before village officials in Plain City. At its recent meeting, village council heard an updated design for an 114-ac...
Passenger rail stop still in city’s future
Marysville City Council, News
Marysville administrator visits Texas city to view similar project
By Michael Williamson 
May 2, 2025
Although it’s still years away, Marysville is working to stay in the conversation around passenger rail. City Manager Terry Emery told council Monday night that he got to see a successful example of r...
Tourism group receives America 250 grant money
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 1, 2025
Union County Tourism will have some extra funds for its upcoming trail project. In the lead up to America’s 250th anniversary, the group said it received a grant from the America 250-Ohio Commission f...
Lady Monarch relay team sets new school record during Smith Invitational
Sports
Marysville’s girls 4x1600 relay team of, from left, Bailey Gross, Cameron Cave, Lyla Channell and Maggie Foust) recently set a new school record. The girls turned in a time of 21:37 during the Gary Smith Invitational at Thomas Worthington High School. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
May 8, 2025
Marysville High School’s track and field teams competed in the deluge of rain at Thomas Worthington during the recent Gary Smith Invitational. Many upperclassmen were limited due to prom and that prov...
Jonathan Alder track and field squads capture Madison County meets
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Walker leaps while competing in the girls 300-meter hurdles during the Madison County meet. The senior Lady Pioneer took second place in the event with a time of 53.06. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 8, 2025
It has been a long time since a track and field meet was held at Jonathan Alder High School. Since 2019, the JA boys and girls teams have had to venture out-of-town to compete. That changed Tuesday ev...
Grapplers compete in Ohio freestyle duals
Sports
Marysville’s Trent Sharp (blue) lifts his opponent for a takedown during the USA Ohio Freestyle State Duals last weekend. The Monarch and member of Beast Mode Wrestling finished the tournament with a 3-1 record. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 7, 2025
Several local high school grapplers participated during the recent USA Ohio Freestyle State Duals in Austintown. The tournament featured both Marysville and Jonathan Alder wrestlers competing on two s...
MHS lacrosse team rebounds with triumph over Licking Valley
Sports
Marysville’s Cameron King (15) takes a shot in front of Licking Valley’s goalie during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 7, 2025
A short time between games is not the most ideal circumstance. Marysville’s boys lacrosse team, though, used the night in between to rest, recover and rebound to beat Licking Valley, 11-3. The Monarch...
FHS girls earn highest tourney seed among local diamond squads
Sports
By Bob Putman 
May 7, 2025
Fairbanks earned the best seed of the area softball teams following the Central District tournament drawing that was held on Sunday. The Lady Panthers (17-2) were seeded second in Division V and will ...
Lady Panthers notch softball win at Greenon
Sports
Maddi Sines of Fairbanks notches a base hit in this file photo. Sines had two hits during the Lady Panthers’ win at Greenon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
May 7, 2025
Fairbanks’ softball team solidified its first-place standing in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division. The Lady Panthers are now 13-1 in the division and 18-2 overall after a 7-1 victory at Gree...
MHS, Braves baseball contest suspended by weather in third inning
Sports
Marysville’s James Hackworth (12) focuses in on an incoming pick-off throw by starting pitcher Jackson Dempsey (5) during the bottom of the second inning. MHS’ game at Olentangy was suspended in the third inning until Thursday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 7, 2025
Marysville’s baseball team was forced to suspend its third rematch against Olentangy (12-6) after continuous weather delays. The Monarchs (12-6) and Braves were able to play up until the bottom of the...
Hackworth dives for winning run as Marysville’s varsity baseball squad edges Dublin Jerome
Sports
Marysville’s James Hackworth pops up from his game-winning slide in the bottom of the seventh. Teammate Derek Moyer (4) prepares to celebrate the Monarchs’ 7-6 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
May 6, 2025
Marysville High School baseball player James Hackworth knew exactly what he had to do when he saw a wild pitch sail over the head of Dublin Jerome catcher Elias Lockwood. “I knew I was going, no matte...
North Union teams place second at Elgin Relays
Sports
Ethan Miller of North Union heaves the discus in this file photo. Miller was part of NU’s first-place discus and shot put teams at the Elgin Relays. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
May 6, 2025
North Union was among the six track teams that competed in the Elgin Relays. Northmor won the team title in both the boys and girls meets. North Union finished second in both meets. The Lady Cats set ...
JA lacrosse squad downs Monarchs
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) gets halted by Marysville defender Alex McNamara during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 6, 2025
Jonathan Alder had two things to recently celebrate on the lacrosse field. One was a 10-5 victory over area rival Marysville and the other was its senior class. “I am happy with the effort and the att...
Cardinal baseball team wins first game of season; Panther squads victorious
Sports
Claire Meihls (left) and Carson Reames of Fairbanks are shown putting the ball in play in these file photos. Both helped their respective Panther teams to victories over Southeastern. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller and Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
May 5, 2025
An 8-0 verdict over Greenon gave Triad’s baseball squad its first victory of the 2025 campaign. The Cardinals are 1-12 overall and 1-10 in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division. Triad plated a p...
Pioneers score run-rule victory over Wildcats as both teams compete against weather
Sports
North Union’s Ashtin Haubiel (1) reels in an incoming throw to third base while Jonathan Alder’s Corey Taylor (13) slides in safely. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 5, 2025
Curve balls come in many different forms and not just on the diamond. Friday’s conference baseball matchup between Jonathan Alder and North Union proved to be one of those evenings. The Pioneers, bols...
Grandview rallies for baseball victory over Fairbanks
Sports
Fairbanks’ Liam Rhea (4) looks up to catch a shallow popup during the top of the first inning against Grandview Heights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 3, 2025
Fairbanks was able to squeeze in a baseball game Thursday amid rainy and damp field conditions. The Panthers started off hot and held a 6-1 lead after the second inning. However, a pair of Grandview h...
Monarch gridders getting in work with spring drills
Sports
Marysville High School head football coach Mike Young, left, supervises a lineman drill during a spring workout session. The Monarchs will begin their summer schedule after Memorial Day. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
May 3, 2025
The current school year is still a handful of weeks away from completion. There is, however, a certain group of coaches and athletes who are already gearing up for next year. Members of the Marysville...
Local netters fall
Sports
MHS’ Soorya Loganand delivers the ball back over the net. The Monarchs dropped a 3-2 verdict to Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
May 2, 2025
Dublin Jerome handed Marysville a 3-2 setback on the tennis court. Singles -Gianni Russo (M) defeated Anumula (DJ) 7-6, 6-0; Pairu (DJ) downed Zac Clodfelder (M) 6-0, 6-0; -A. Xiao (DJ) topped Jacob B...
Wildcat baseball team tops Shawnee for second victory of 2025 campaign
Sports
North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne prepares to deliver a pitch against Springfield Shawnee. Krebehenne struck out seven as the Wildcats won their second game of the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
May 2, 2025
For the first time since late March, the North Union baseball team walked off their field with the taste of victory. However, it did not come without some anxious moments before the Wildcats defeated ...
MHS drops track meets to Hilliard Darby
Sports
Marysville’s Zac Calvert (left) clears the bar in the pole vault. In the photo to the right, Julia Jarrett runs a leg of the girls 4x800 meter relay. The Monarch teams hosted Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
May 2, 2025
Marysville’s boys and girls track and field squads stepped away from multi-team events on Wednesday. The Monarchs hosted Hilliard Darby in a dual event. Darby won both meets, turning in a 73-63 verdic...
JA remains unbeaten; tops Tecumseh
Sports
Ashton Martin of Jonathan Alder delivers a pitch to the plate. Martin fanned 10 as the Pioneers topped Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
May 2, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s baseball squad swept the season series over Tecumseh with a 4-0 victory on Wednesday. The Pioneers kept their record unblemished at 15-0 overall and 12-0 in the Central Buckeye Confer...
NU diamond teams fall to Shawnee
Sports
North Unon’s Emma McElroy (16) connects with an incoming pitch during a regular season home game against Dublin Jerome last week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
May 1, 2025
North Union’s baseball team fell short of Springfield Shawnee by a 5-4 count during a recent game. The Wildcats slipped to 1-15 overall and 0-11 in the Central Buckeye Conference following the road co...