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Charges stem from assault at mini mart
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
April 1, 2025
A Richwood man is facing as many as eight years in prison for assaulting another man in the village. The Union County Grand Jury is charging Dondre Ken Yon Matthaw Deal, 27, whose court-listed address...
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Eight counties awarded grants targeting inmate addiction in jails
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 1, 2025
Grants totaling more than $1.2 million are headed to eight Ohio counties to help sheriffs prioritize addiction treatment for jail inmates, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced recently. In all, Y...
Marysville City Council, News
NCA will oversee new development
By Michael Williamson 
March 31, 2025
The clock is ticking on a decision by Marysville City Council to appoint members to the newly approved community authority for Marysville Southeast. Council recently voted to approve the establishment...
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Above, the wooden sculpture “Ghost Dog” by Milford Center artist James Mellick, will be featured in the Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s annual exhibition at the Ohio Craft Museum after being selected out of 400 entries. Mellick has used wood carving and assemblage as his medium of choice for 42 years, with a focus on telling stories through dogs. (Photo submitted)
Milford Center artist to be featured in statewide exhibition
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 31, 2025
A Milford Center artist will be featured in an art exhibition for the “Best of 2025.” James Mellick is set to have his art featured in the Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s 42nd annual juried exhibition from ...
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MPD officer cited after cruiser crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 31, 2025
A Marysville police officer was cited in a property damage crash. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol reports, Robert W. Bartholomew, 48, with no address listed, was cited for improper overtaking o...
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Party may mark opening of Richwood pickleball courts
By Kyle Meddles 
March 31, 2025
Several local Richwood community partners are looking to bring more events to the village in the future. At the regular meeting of village council, Carmen Shields, president of the Trailblazers adviso...
Education, News
Schirg feels Fairbanks in a good place
By Michael Williamson 
March 28, 2025
Fairbanks Superintendent Adham Schirg said even though leadership is changing, the school district is in good shape to handle whatever might come its way. “I feel that Fairbanks is in a really good, s...
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Crash shuts down intersection
By Kyle Meddles 
March 28, 2025
The Marysville Police Department responded to the intersection of County Home Road and Route 4 at 4:08 p.m., Thursday, for a three-vehicle injury crash. Captain Nate Sachs said that an SUV ran a red l...
Court News, News
Local man charged with abduction
Indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
March 28, 2025
A Marysville man is being charged with abducting his fiance. The Union County Grand Jury is charging Paul Anthony Splendore, 43, of 268 Springwood Ln., with one count each of felony abduction of the t...
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Jerome responds to engine braking concerns
By Kyle Meddles 
March 28, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees moved to prohibit engine breaking within the unincorporated area of the township in an effort to respond to resident complaints. At a recent meeting of the township, Admin...
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PC finance director recognized
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 28, 2025
Plain City recognized village finance director Renee Sonnett for 25 years of public service and employment at the village’s recent council meeting. Officials said Sonnett has “embodied what it means t...
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County sorts out New California property access issue
By Michael Williamson 
March 27, 2025
Union County officials have an agreement on an access management issue with property in New California. At the regular Union County Commissioners meeting Wednesday, the board voted to allow access to ...
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Suspect sought for passing fake $50s
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 27, 2025
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance in locating a suspect who is involved in eight reports of fraud involving counterfeit currency. Investigators say the man used fake $50 bill...
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Opera House won’t be let go for a song
Offer of $101 rejected by 3-2 vote
By Kyle Meddles 
March 26, 2025
Richwood Council voted 3-2 to reject an offer to purchase the Opera House for $101 – which is not a typo. According to the contract, local chiropractor and Opera House Committee member Dean Gray made ...
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
Marysville Assistant Superintendent Jonathan Langhals, standing, talks with parents at a recent meeting about the future of school facilities. Langhals has opted to leave the administration office next school year to become principal of Northwood Elementary. He joins a handful of administrators leaving their positions within the district in recent months. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Winds of change hit Marysville district office
Superintendent post filled, but three other positions open up
By Chad Williamson 
March 26, 2025
Marysville School Treasurer Todd Johnson will be looking around at a lot of new faces in the coming months. While Johnson remains at his post, at least three of the district’s other top administrators...
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Trout released at Harry Wolfe Park
By Kyle Meddles 
March 26, 2025
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) restocked Harry Wolfe Park pond Tuesday with nearly 1,000 Rainbow Trout courtesy of Castalia Fish Hatchery southwest of Sandusky, Ohio. Above, Tom Knigh...
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Counterfeit money incidents reported
By Kyle Meddles 
March 25, 2025
Over the weekend, deputies with the Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to Costco and other businesses in the area on eight reports of fraud involving counterfeit currency. Sheriff Mike Justice sa...
Marysville City Council, News
Traffic scrutinized for 690-home, north side development
Prices will range from $500-$700K
By Michael Williamson 
March 25, 2025
One Marysville City Council member wants to make sure the city is not repeating mistakes made during the construction of Mill Valley. On Monday night, council heard the first reading of an ordinance t...
Local News, News
The people-first sheriff
Mike Justice finds that empowering staff makes transition smoother
By Michael Williamson 
March 24, 2025
Editor's note: Union County Sheriff Mike Justice allowed the Journal-Tribune to shadow him as he went about his rounds one day recently, sharing his perspectives a few months in on the job. -- Just a ...
Triad seeking safety grants
Education, News
Triad seeking safety grants
By Kyle Meddles 
March 24, 2025
Triad is setting its sights on school safety grants while navigating an ever-changing federal and state funding landscape. At the recent meeting of the Triad Board of Education, Superintendent Vickie ...
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Magnetic sewer project gets official word on $750k grant
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 24, 2025
The Magnetic Springs sanitary sewer project has received its full funding request from the state. The Ohio Department of Development announced recently that Union County will receive $750,000 to const...
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Jerome Township readies abatement for spec building
By Kyle Meddles 
March 21, 2025
Jerome Township and Union County officials are poised to approve a tax abatement for a developer planning to construct 42,000 square feet of speculative building space on Industrial Parkway. At a rece...
Education, News
Navin students take musical road trip
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 21, 2025
Navin Elementary School fourth graders presented their music and art show called "Road Trip Through Music" on Wednesday. The road trip took them through different genres of music with stops for soundt...
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
Teachers, courses on chopping block
Elementary arts, 15 high school AP classes would go if levy fails; start time for K-6 would change
By Chad Williamson 
March 21, 2025
The teachers and courses that have their fate in the hands of district voters were finalized Thursday night at the Marysville Board of Education meeting. At least 14 teachers were given notice that th...
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The robbery suspect, pictured above, wore all black as he carried out two robberies, one at the Village Pantry Marathon at 303 E. Fifth St. and the other at Certified Oil Marathon at 809 Columbus Ave. The suspect used a black handgun – which police believe to be a Glock – to steal an unknown amount of money from the two stores. Anyone with information on the robberies have been asked to contact Det. Anthony Lollini at 937-645-7300. (photo submitted)
Pair of armed robberies reported
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 20, 2025
The Marysville Police Department is currently investigating two armed robberies that occurred in Marysville last night. At 8:37 p.m., Wednesday, police responded to the Village Pantry Marathon at 303 ...
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Crash shuts down U.S. 33
By Kyle Meddles 
March 20, 2025
The Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to U.S. 33 near the Beecher-Gamble Road overpass for a two-vehicle injury crash involving a Honda and a semi truck. At 8:29 a.m., Thursday, the Honda was tr...
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
Howard tapped to lead Marysville
By Chad Williamson 
March 19, 2025
The Marysville school board is entering into contract negotiations with Dr. Zachary Howard to be the district’s next superintendent. After several interviews with finalists the school board voted 5-0 ...
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“Dangerous and depraved”
Man gets 25 years for rape of young family members
By Kyle Meddles 
March 19, 2025
“He is too dangerous and depraved.” A statement from the court describing Garry Lee Giles, 82, of West Mansfield, following his sentence of 25 years in prison last week after being found guilty of rap...
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County pushes back on EDIP
Commissioners continue to be unhappy with incentives
By Michael Williamson 
March 19, 2025
The Union County Commissioners are still not quite satisfied with some of the approaches to the new Economic Development Incentive Policy (EDIP). Board members told Economic Development Director Eric ...