Education

April 20, 2018

Panther Pause: FCCLA elects new members

By Jacob Runnels

By Kira Jones

FCCLA has voted in new officers.
Members voted for five new officers for the 2018-2019 school year. These officers are Madeline Weisburn as president, Theo Bookwalter as vice president, Rachel Wargo as secretary, Kate White as public relations representative and Sarah LaPointe as photogr...

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DAR announces contest winners

By From JT Staff Reports

March 9, 2026

The Plain City chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, sponsored local high school seniors Camdyn Bartow of Fairbanks and Ella Luker of Jonathan Alder in the Good Citizens scholarship contest. ...

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District has plenty of calamity days

By Chad Williamson

March 5, 2026

Marysville school officials said the district remains well above the state’s required instructional hours despite several recent weather-related closures. The district remains on solid footing due to ...

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The photo shown above circulated social media last week showing Jonathan Alder staff members in front of the entrance door at the high school. Frustrated parents said the photo showed district officials blocking the doors so students couldn’t participate in the Feb. 20 walk-out. District officials said it simply depicts staff members at the door, but not blocking them. (Photo submitted)

JA parents say students “intimidated”

Walkout not handled like 2018; Officials say students weren't stopped from leaving

By Michael Williamson

February 28, 2026

After Jonathan Alder High School students didn’t do a walk-out last week, some parents and community members had questions about what exactly happened and why. Rumors circulated that school staff bloc...

Area high school wrestlers open state tournament at Ohio State

Sports

Rayce Watson, Jonathan Alder’s 120-pounder, prepares to pin Clearfork’s Colton Wagner during Friday’s opening round of the Division II state tournament. The event began Friday and will continue through Sunday at The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Area high school wrestlers open state tournament at Ohio State

By Bob Putman

March 16, 2026

Jonathan Alder junior Rayce Watson is making a second straight appearance in the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s state wrestling tournament. After finishing second last year at 106, Watson bum...

St. John’s girls cagers capture state title

Sports

Members of the St. John’s Lutheran School girls basketball team display their All-Ohio Lutheran state championship banner. Members of the squad are from left, front row, Ava Brehmer, Lydia Burns, Kate Cook and Annabelle Fisher; back row, assistant coach Trevor Burns, Allison Rausch, Evelyn Blank, Sydney Hamilton, Eva Pfeiffer, Stella Wirick and Cam Schwokow. Not pictured, head coach Lee Wirick and assistant coach Russell Blank. (Photo submitted)

St. John’s girls cagers capture state title

By Tim Miller

March 16, 2026

The girls basketball squad from St. John’s Lutheran Middle School recently captured the All-Ohio Lutheran state championship. The Lady Jaguars were comprised of girls in the sixth-through-eight grades...

Pioneers to face Sandusky Perkins for Division IV regional crown

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley goes up for a basket despite opposing defensive pressure. The Pioneers will play Sandusky Perkins today for the Division IV regional championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneers to face Sandusky Perkins for Division IV regional crown

By Tim Miller

March 16, 2026

The ball is scheduled to be tipped today at 3 p.m. as Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball squad plays for a Division IV regional championship. The Pioneers will put their 21-5 record on the line against ...

Local News, News

Above, Villa Hotel owner Jackie Hamilton descends the creaky wooden steps into the basement. Built in 1903, the building currently operates as a bar and restaurant but has a haunted local history in Richwood. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Richwood hotel’s haunted history

By Kyle Meddles

March 14, 2026

Just off of the main thoroughfare in Richwood is the Villa Bar and Grill, a brick-and-mortar business operating on the first floor of a nearly 123-year-old building steeped in a rich local history and...

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Trio of Honda EVs, including two planned for MAP, axed

By Michael Williamson

March 14, 2026

Honda is canceling the development and launch of three EV (electric vehicle) models, at least two of which were planned for the Marysville Auto Plant. The company made the announcement Thursday saying...

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Wind-blown mayhem Friday

By From JT Staff Reports

March 13, 2026

A tree lays across East Fourth Street in Marysville Friday, just west of Vine Street. The downed tree, laying over a car, was just one of a number of high wind-related incidents that swept the county ...