Police Beat

January 10, 2022

01/10/22

By From JT Staff Reports

According to Marysville Police Department reports:
Police conducted a death investigation in the 100 block of Residence Drive at 12:55 p.m. Friday. Reports indicate an “elderly female was found deceased by (her) son-in-law.”
Police responded to a report of a theft in the 1400 block of Milford Aven...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/21/26

By From JT Staff Reports

January 21, 2026

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Morgan W. S. Brey, 47, of Marysville, was cited for driving under suspension on South Main Street and West Seventh Street at 3:41 p.m., Monday. Marlon Cardo...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/19/26

By From JT Staff Reports

January 19, 2026

From Marysville Division of Police reports: An officer responded to the 100 block of Northcrest Drive at 2:21 p.m., Friday, for a report of suspicious conditions. The case is closed. In the 600 block ...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/17/26

By From JT Staff Reports

January 19, 2026

From Marysville Division of Police reports: A case is pending after an officer responded to the 500 block of South Maple Street at 3:41 p.m., Thursday, for a reported theft at a convenience store. Pol...

Sports

JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 21, 2026

The conclusion of head coaching eras can sometimes be bittersweet. Jonathan Alder has seen a tremendous amount of success with Jordan McMurray at the helm of the school’s boys soccer program. Some may...

Sports

Local athletes of week named

By Tim Miller

January 21, 2026

The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. Junior wrestler Cami Leng is Marysville’s top athlete. Leng helped lead the MHS girls team to a 77-6 triumph over Olentangy. She scored a 19-3 t...

Sports

Cole Brewer (24) of Marysville goes up for a basket in this file photo. Brewer scored 10 points during a loss to Springfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Cagers on wrong end of scores

By Tim Miller, Bob Putman

January 21, 2026

A basketball team that has played a game nearly once every two days experienced fatigue during a recent setback. Marysville’s boys varsity hoopsters fell to Springfield 52-34 in what was their ninth c...

Former NU grappler officiates Wasserbeck Classic, named after his grandfather

Sports

Former North Union wrestler Alec O’Reilly, grandson of former and well-known NU head wrestling coach Don Wasserbeck, officiates during a match at the 2026 Wasserbeck Classic at North Union High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Former NU grappler officiates Wasserbeck Classic, named after his grandfather

By Bob Putman

January 21, 2026

During a good part of the Don Wasserbeck Classic wrestling tournament, the Wasserbeck family has played an integral role. Starting in 1974, the tournament has been a fixture each year at North Union a...

Girls wrestling teams compete in Heart of Ohio event

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Allison Funk (right) scrambles with Benjamin Logan’s Addie Anderson (left) during a match at 140 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Girls wrestling teams compete in Heart of Ohio event

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 21, 2026

A total of four area programs tested their skills at the recent Heart of Ohio girls wrestling invitational. Teams from Jonathan Alder, Triad, Fairbanks and Benjamin Logan ventured to Mechanicsburg Hig...

Education, News, Plain City News

Jonathan Alder officials are in contract with a property owner for three parcels of land, shown above outlined in yellow, located just behind Plain City Elementary School. The newly acquired land totals just over 25 acres with two larger parcels to the north and south and a third narrow strip going through the center. (Graphic submitted)

JA buys 25 acres in village

$1M purchase will give district site for expansion

By Michael Williamson

January 20, 2026

Jonathan Alder is expanding the district’s footprint in Plain City. Board of education members approved a resolution recently to enter into a contract to purchase land just behind Plain City Elementar...