Weddings
July 25, 2017

KATELYNN PASTOR AND THADDEUS RUFFING

By Jacob Runnels

Katelynn Marie Pastor, daughter of Kip and Judy Pastor of Marysville, and Thaddeus Patrick Ruffing, son of Peter and Jeannine Ruffing of Delaware, were married by the Rev. Kevin Kavanaugh at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Marysville June 10, 2017. Her attendants included matron of honor Sara...

Weddings
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 23, 2020
A wedding ceremony was held on May 27, 2020 for Brandon Enos and Mara Thomas. The outdoor ceremony was held at Darby Haven Acres, home of the bride’s grandparents, Jim and Gloria Butler of Plain City....
Weddings
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 18, 2019
Jessica Donna Wickline and Cary Eugene Hisey, Jr., pictured above, were married Sept. 14 in Piqua. The couple resides in Marysville. (Photo submitted) Jessica Donna Wickline and Cary Eugene Hisey Jr. ...
Weddings
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 5, 2019
Pictured above are “Charley” and Audra Garwood. The couple was married in September and now resides in Delaware. (Photo submitted) Audra Janette Sharp and Charles William Garwood were united in marria...
JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto
Sports
By Aleksei Pavloff 
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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...
Local athletes of week named
Sports
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...
Cagers on wrong end of scores
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)
By Tim Miller, Bob Putman 
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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)
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)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
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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...
JA buys 25 acres in village
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)
$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...