2024

Columns/Editorials
By Chad Williamson 
April 5, 2024
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the state of politics in America, even at the state and local levels. The political fabric of this country is torn. The machine is broken and somehow it keeps spi...
Columns/Editorials
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 5, 2024
In the day and age of wanting immediate feedback, what’s it worth if you don’t act on it when possible? Today you will see a change to the masthead of the Marysville Journal-Tribune. This change will ...
Columns/Editorials
By Bill Boyd 
April 5, 2024
Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...
Court News
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 5, 2024
Municipal Court Fail to control – Alex R. Wilson, 1521 Foxfire Drive, $58 fine, $85 costs. Traffic light – Jeff D. Ford, Plain City, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding - Cindy F. Rogers, Raymond, $58 fine,...
Talented roster returns for Lady Panther softball team
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2024
Fairbanks’ softball team is pictured from left, front row, Kyah Hendren, Jenna Dee, Claire Meihls and Hailey Dee; second row, Elizabeth Gregory, Miah Cheney, Maddi Sines, Abby Russell and Anna Dulle; ...
Fairbanks High School baseball squad will have younger look
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2024
Fairbanks’ baseball squad is pictured from left, front row, Dayne Madison, Madden Ungerer and Carson Reames; second row, Chase Shope, Hayden Queen, Jacob Woody, Aidan Luellen and manager Landry Rine; ...
Errors hurt Lady Monarchs during setback to Hilliard Bradley
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2024
Jaiden Hutchins of MHS singles against Hilliard Bradley. Hutchins also hit a solo homer during an 8-1 loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- At best, the weather on Wednesday was questionable ...
Kise helps lead FHS softball squad over West Liberty-Salem
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2024
Macy Kise of FHS fires the ball toward the plate in this file photo. Kise struck out 11 during a win over West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Macy Kise struck out 11 and tosse...
North Union teams split with Lakers
Sports
By Bob Putman 
April 5, 2024
NU’s Kailin McElroy waits on the pitch against Indian Lake. The Lady Cats fell 9-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- Indian Lake did most of its offensive damage in the third and sixth innings...
JA girls pummel Urbana into submission
Sports
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 5, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s Evan Platfoot connects on a hit during the home game against Urbana. The senior Lady Pioneer scored three runs in the team’s win against the Lady Hillclimbers. (Journal-Tribune photo ...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 5, 2024
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of juvenile offenses in the 900 block of Kenmore Crossing Boulevard at 9:07 a.m. Wednesday. According to Union County Sh...
Obituaries
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 5, 2024
Elsie Elizabeth Boerger Kandel, age 99, of Marysville, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Heritage Senior Living with family at her side. A cosmetologist, she was a beautician early in her car...
Obituaries
By Michael Williamson 
April 5, 2024
William “David” Loudermilk, Sr., age 68, of Byhalia, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. A retired associate of Clark’s Wood Recycling, Dave was a ...
Obituaries
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 5, 2024
Thomas Edward Houghton, age 89, of Marysville, formerly of Delaware and Westerville, died peacefully Saturday, March 30, 2024 at The Bluebird Retirement Community. A retired, five-year associate of Ho...
Jerome logistic center seeks abatement
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
April 4, 2024
Jerome Township officials gave the green light to a tax abatement that will be offered to a new logistics center. Trustee Chair Barry Adler emphasized that the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Mixt Solu...
Area FEMA request still being processed
News
By Michael Williamson 
April 4, 2024
Representatives from the Union County Emergency Management Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Small Business Administration and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, visited Union County las...
JTFD adding position to assist with fire inspections
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
April 4, 2024
The Jerome Township Division of Fire will add one new member in an attempt to handle the growth in the area. “I think there is a need,” said Township Administrator Brandon Standley. “I think it’s only...
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 4, 2024
The Plain City Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a workshop for community members interested in learning how to successfully plant trees. “Trees 101” will be hosted at the Cattle Barn shelter...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 4, 2024
According to police reports: A police responded to home in the 200 block of Professional Parkway at 10:37 a.m., Tuesday to respond to a theft complaint. Police responded to a rape complaint at an unli...
A day for ducks
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
April 4, 2024
Heavy rains pummeled much of Union County this week, leaving waterways and properties flooded. The rain Monday and Tuesday created standing water in fields and even front yards like this residence on ...
Jonathan Alder lacrosse squad must replace key graduation losses
Sports
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 4, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse team is pictured from left, front row, Sam Cameron, Troy Nicol, Maddox Kingry, Mason Curtis, Henry Drewes, Forrest Gregory, Grant Nicol, Gavin Murphy, Christian Watkins,...
JA boys tennis squad should contend for CBC title
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 4, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team is pictured from left, front row, Josh Weakley, Shardul Kadam, Max Metz, Joel Mitchell, Gideon Sullivan, Isaac Banks and James Ratliff; second row, Daisy Henderson, J...
Alder netters topple KR
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 4, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team upped its record to 2-0 with a 5-0 shutout over Kenton Ridge. Singles -Isaac Banks (JA) defeated Parrett (KR) 7-5, 2-6, 6-3; -Gideon Sullivan (JA) beat Woodruff (KR) ...
Pioneer baseball squad expects another stout season
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 4, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s varsity baseball squad is pictured from left, front row, Garrett Roach, Brooks Pierce, Blake Adkins, Garrett Bauer, Zach Gantz and Tyler Barton; second row, Grant Horne, Cashton Wheel...
Triad baseball team falls to WLS
Sports
By Tim Miller 
April 4, 2024
Triad’s baseball squad slipped to 0-3 with a 10-0 setback at the hands of West Liberty-Salem. The Tigers plated all of their runs over the course of the second and third innings. The game was shortene...
Education
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 4, 2024
Third Grading Period Academic Recognition Hall of Fame Recognition (GPA 3.75 - 4.0) *Indicates 4.0 GPA Fifth Grade: Layla Brown, Elizabeth Donohoe, Wyatt Etgen, Nico Frasca, Caylen Gaidowski, Alaira H...
Court News
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 4, 2024
Municipal Court FRA susp – Justin L. Leasure, London, $150 fine, $135 costs. OVI – Elizabeth Robinson, 830 Otway Road, Apt 1M, $1075 fine, $365 susp., $140 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr....