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MPD officer injured in shooting incident overnight
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 30, 2025
A Marysville police officer was injured in a shooting incident after responding to an early morning call. According to a press release from the Marysville Police Division, officers responded to a dome...
Pioneers celebrate district championship
News, Sports
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 30, 2025
Jonathan Alder baseball players celebrate in the middle of the field after Wednesday's 5-2 win over Heath in Newark that gave the Pioneers a district championship. JA will travel to Xenia to open up r...
City council encourages developer, resident dialogue
Marysville City Council, News
Marysville City Council members are working through potential uses for a 307-acre piece of the Marysville East development’s innovation area. The patch of land, shown above, is located between Watkins Road to the south and U.S. 36 to the north. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
May 28, 2025
As the city considers zoning options for a portion of the Marysville East development, council wants developers to continue “good neighbor” discussions with existing – and concerned – property owners....
Man indicted for assaulting family member
Court News, News
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
May 28, 2025
A young adult from Marysville has been indicted for allegedly assaulting his teenage brother. The Union County Grand Jury is charging Jett Michael McCarty, 22, of 177 Grove St., with one count each of...
Remembering those who served
Local News, News
By Chad Williamson, Michael Williamson 
May 28, 2025
Cool, clear weather greeted area residents as they ventured out for Memorial Day events in Union County Monday. Above, a group of children watch as the parade passes on West Fifth Street in Marysville...
McCarthy views impact of federal changes
Local News, News
By Michael Williamson 
May 27, 2025
One Union County commissioner got a front-row seat to discussions around how changes at the federal level may impact the local level. Commissioner Tom McCarthy recently took a trip to Washington, D.C....
Residents honor fallen soldiers
Local News, News
By Chad Williamson 
May 27, 2025
Residents turned out Monday for Memorial Day activities in Marysville under cooler than normal temperatures. Above, a young parade attendee stands as the United States Flag passes by. Below, three air...
New member named to Memorial board
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 27, 2025
Memorial Health has announced the selection of a new board member, Bob Schwyn. Appointed by the Union County Commissioners and two local judges, Schwyn will fill the unexpired term for the seat former...
Three people injured in U.S. 42 crash involving pair of semis
News, Plain City News
Three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks and a passenger van at the intersection of U.S. 42 and Harriott Road in Jerome Township on Friday morning. The collision occurred when a Chrysler Pacifica attempted to cross the highway and was struck by a northbound semi, triggering a secondary crash with a southbound truck. All drivers were hospitalized and the investigation is ongoing. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 27, 2025
Three people were injured in a crash in Jerome Township late last week. At approximately 8:18 a.m. on Friday, deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, along with units from the Ohio State High...
County officials investigating cyber security incident
News
By Michael Williamson 
May 23, 2025
Union County officials are working with investigators to clear up a cyber security incident that occurred early last week. Officials were alerted to “unusual activity” on the county’s network Sunday a...
Service members can be honored at monument
News
Local residents can purchase pavers to recognize veterans who have lived in Union County through the Veterans Remembrance Committee. The pavers are placed at the Union County Veterans Plaza. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 23, 2025
As residents celebrate Memorial Day, the Veterans Remembrance Committee encourages residents to visit the graves of our fallen veterans or the Union County Veterans Plaza where names of more than 600 ...
“Overall, it’s a disaster”
Education, News
JA weighs in on impact of state budget proposals
By Michael Williamson 
May 22, 2025
Jonathan Alder is joining other school districts in the county and state in expressing its frustration over the Ohio legislature’s proposals impacting public education. Treasurer Mark Ingles told the ...
Union County Memorial Day events listed
Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 22, 2025
This year’s theme for the Marysville Memorial Day Ceremony is “Our Flag Covered Heroes,” a reminder of the ultimate sacrifices made by the men and women of the United States Military, to protect again...
Craving home from Iraq
Local News, News
Marysville resident Jeff Lyerla sits in a White Castle throne during his induction into the Craver’s Hall of Fame on May 15. Lyerla earned his spot in those hallowed halls after he shared a story of sending his friend in the Army a deployment package consisting of an empty Crave Case. (Photo submitted)
Local man enters White Castle Hall of Fame after scarfing sliders while on leave
By Kyle Meddles 
May 21, 2025
There are many ways that a serviceman might choose to spend the cherished few days on leave from a deployment. One Marysville resident chose to spend it with a White Castle “Crave Case” – and it earne...
Jerome Township to see increased traffic focus
News, Plain City News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 21, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees voted in approval of a contract with the Union County Sheriff to bring more police units to the township to help with traffic enforcement. At the regular meeting of the tr...
Students create monument mall
Education, News
By Michael Williamson 
May 21, 2025
Fairbanks eighth graders designed and created their own monument mall as part of a wider project researching monuments and memorials ahead of their trip to Washington, D.C. this year. Students selecte...
HB 96 still a worry to future of NU finances
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 20, 2025
North Union’s board of education approved the five-year forecast as concerns within the statehouse continue to mount. At the regular meeting of the board on Monday, North Union Treasurer Scott Marunia...
Fairbanks eyes state reduction
Education, News
By Michael Williamson 
May 20, 2025
Fairbanks Treasurer Aaron Johnson said, one way or another, the district will likely see reductions in revenues over the next several years as decisions start coming from the Ohio legislature. During ...
Triad district to partner for health and wellness services
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 20, 2025
Triad is pursuing a potential collaboration with Community Health and Wellness Partners to bring healthcare services to the school district and closer to its rural populace. At a recent meeting of Tri...
Fairground hosts “heavy” equipment show
News
Remote control (RC) truck drivers at the Central Ohio RC Semi and Equipment Show Saturday were presented with a huge space to operate their vehicles freely. The space was divided into two sections, one for custom-built, show vehicles and the other for heavy equipment vehicles working in piles of dirt. Above, two drivers control their trucks in the show area, navigating up and over a bridge while carrying excavators on trailers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By Kyle Meddles 
May 20, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been revised from a previous version to include the organizers of the event. Remote controlled trucks and heavy equipment rolled through the area Saturday as hobbyists fr...
Marysville says goodbye to seniors
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 20, 2025
The more than 400 members of the Marysville class of 2025 throw their mortarboards in the air at the conclusion of Saturday night's graduation ceremony in the football stadium. High winds in the area ...
Batteries spark Milford Center blaze
News
By Michael Williamson 
May 19, 2025
Lithium-ion batteries were the likely cause of a residential fire in Milford Center over the weekend. Chief Todd Simmons with the Union Township Fire Department said there were three people in the hou...
Ceremony honors fallen officers
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 19, 2025
Residents and officers from every Union County law enforcement agency were present Saturday for the 20th anniversary of the Law Enforcement Memorial’s “In the Line of Duty” ceremony, held each May to ...
Drivers escape injury
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 19, 2025
According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports, deputies responded to the intersection of Route 4 near Collins Avenue at approximately 8:13 a.m., Friday, after a 2007 Toyota Scion rear ended a Mac...
Richwood man indicted after strangling incident
Court News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 19, 2025
A Richwood man is being charged after allegedly strangling his girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Patrick Smith, 39, of 275 N. Franklin St., in Richwood, charging him with one ...
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 19, 2025
Editor’s note: The following release is supplied by Tolles Career Center. ––– Tolles Career and Technical Center and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are working together to prepare students for high-demand ...
After levy, all eyes on the statehouse
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Legislators ponder changes that would impact tax collections
By Chad Williamson 
May 17, 2025
After passing an operating levy earlier this month, voters in the Marysville district made sure their schools would have five years of operating funds – if the statehouse allows them to be collected. ...
JA will seek public input on future of bond issue
Education, News, Plain City News
By Michael Williamson 
May 17, 2025
Jonathan Alder officials are considering a public discussion following the district’s recent bond defeat. At the Tuesday board of education meeting, school officials discussed dates for a public forum...
Allen says goodbye
Education, Marysville School Board, News
By Chad Williamson 
May 16, 2025
Retiring Marysville Superintendent Diane Allen, left, wipes tears from her eyes after delivering comments at her final regular school board meeting Thursday. Shown giving her a standing ovation are, f...
Improved county airport security measures discussed
News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 16, 2025
Officials at the Union County Airport discussed increasing security measures at the airport after a growing number of people have been found loitering on the premises. SkyVista Aviation Co-owner Steve...