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North Union Lady Cats capture Triad track invitational championship

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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey leaps toward the long jump pit in this file photo. Lindsey won the event at the Triad Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union Lady Cats capture Triad track invitational championship

Bob Putman

April 15, 2025

North Union edged West Liberty Salem to win the girls title on Friday at the Triad Invitational. The Lady Cats totaled 147 points for a five-point edg...

Fairbanks High School student has built up name as champion in world of taekwondo

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These photos show Fairbanks High School junior Beckem Lamp (at the right in both photos) during various events in the sport of taekwondo. Lamp has won numerous state titles and a world championship. (Photos submitted)

Fairbanks High School student has built up name as champion in world of taekwondo

Tim Miller

April 15, 2025

A local high school student has claimed multiple state championships and one national title in the sport of taekwondo. This summer, he will contend fo...

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Marysville High School’s softball program dedicated a victory bell in the memory of former player Kelly Holmes. Holmes, a 1993 graduate of MHS, died unexpectedly two years ago from a brain aneurysm. She was a four-year softball letter winner and earned league and Central District honors during her career. She was a member of the 1993 team that posted a 23-2 record and earned a berth in the state Final Four. Members of the 1993 team donated the victory bell that was dedicated on Saturday. Pictured from left are Holmes’ parents Tom and Shelley, teammates Amy Wolford Pack, Kerri Alexander Duncan, Mandy Snyder Foreman, long-time head coach Larry Fox and teammates Christy Miller Lee, Andrea Knisely Wolfe and Nikki Heminger Sniveley. (Photo submitted)

Former Lady Monarchs remember teammate

Tim Miller

April 15, 2025

Monarch girls LAX squad wins two matches

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Marysville’s Makenzie Paugh (left) tries to move past a CSG defender during a home game earlier this season. The sophomore Lady Monarch accounted for one goal against Newark and six against Findlay during recent victories. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarch girls LAX squad wins two matches

Aleksei Pavloff

April 15, 2025

Marysville’s girls lacrosse team recorded a pair of recent victories. The Lady Monarchs improved to 4-3 overall following a 15-3 road win over Newark ...

Court News, News

Richwood man charged with rape of young relatives

Grand jury indictments

Kyle Meddles

April 14, 2025

A Richwood man is facing as many as 98 years in prison for raping three female children that were under the ages of 10. The Union County Grand Jury ha...

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Local “In Your Easter Bonnet” competition

From JT Staff Reports

April 14, 2025

Suzanne McNeal, left, Juanita Miller, center, and Lisa Harden, right, show off their bonnets during the First Annual “In Your Easter Bonnet” Competiti...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

Plain City will see some 4,500 housing units over the next several years and village officials have broken down where those developments will be. The areas in green are projects that are active and under construction. The projects in blue are in the planning or approval process. While many of the developments are residential, some are also commercial such as the blue 500-acre project north of the village. (Graphic submitted)

Project hits warp speed

Plain City development years ahead of schedule

By Michael Williamson

April 11, 2025

Some residential development projects in Plain City are building faster than anticipated. One of those projects, Darby Station, the 500-unit development along Route 161, is actually years ahead of sch...

Court News, News

Resident of Philippines charged with illegal voting

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

April 11, 2025

A Marysville woman is being charged with voting illegally. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jelanie Tumilap Neff, 36, of 1880 Welsh Place, charging her with one count of illegal voting, a four...

Jonathan Alder students meet with astronaut during Space Night

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Ohio astronaut Don Thomas talks to students at Canaan Middle School April 4 as part of the district’s second annual Space Night. Visitors got to explore rocket building, a simulation of Mars exploration and interactive learning about planets and constellations. (Submitted photo)

Jonathan Alder students meet with astronaut during Space Night

By From JT Staff Reports

April 11, 2025

Jonathan Alder Local School District students and families reached for the stars at the Second Annual Space Night on April 4 at Canaan Middle School. The community event, sponsored through Amazon's pa...

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Richardson notes highlights of state budget

By From JT Staff Reports

April 11, 2025

Editor’s note: The following release comes from the office of Tracy Richardson. ––– State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) voted yesterday in support of Am. Sub. House Bill 96 – the Hous...

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Airport to replace weather monitoring system

By Kyle Meddles

April 10, 2025

The Union County Airport is making improvements to its weather monitoring and other systems after its board approved a new construction project. At the regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, airpor...

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National protest on a local level

By From JT Staff Reports

April 10, 2025

Organizers estimate that 125 individuals took part in the local Hands Off protest at the Union County Courthouse and on Coleman's Crossing Saturday. Across the country, more than 1,400 organized event...

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Automated voice hits scanner airwaves

System will help expedite emergency dispatching

By Michael Williamson

April 9, 2025

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is currently testing a feature that could save time and effort on 911 calls. Those who occasionally tune into the scanner to hear Union County dispatch services might...

News, Police Beat

Good samaritan charged with drunk driving

By Kyle Meddles

April 9, 2025

A man was arrested for drunk driving Tuesday night after helping a runaway girl make it back home. Brian P. Savage, 45, of Dublin, was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence (OVI) ...

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Clamp on federal funds hits North Lewisburg projects

By Chad Williamson

April 9, 2025

Plans of any type were seemingly unwelcome at Tuesday night’s North Lewisburg Village Council meeting. Residents learned that plans to apply for financial backing through a pair of government programs...

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Leigh Ann Shepherd, pictured at right, and Colleen Ramge, center, both of Marysville, sign in Tuesday at the Union County Board of Elections. Early voting started this week and will run through Sunday, May 4 ahead of the election on May 6. According to the board, more than 270 votes were cast, including absentee votes, as of Tuesday afternoon. See the article for more dates and times. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Early voting gets underway

By Michael Williamson

April 9, 2025

Early voting started Tuesday and the Union County Board of Elections is looking for additional workers to help at the polls. Director Brandon Clay said this year, many of the workers who have done wor...

Marysville City Council, News

Raises considered for council, law director

By Michael Williamson

April 9, 2025

Marysville City Council is considering a salary increase as well as an increase for the city’s law director. Tara Maine, the human resources director, told the board that she recommends bumping the pa...

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Spring in Ohio

By From JT Staff Reports

April 8, 2025

The weekend reminded area residents that spring weather in Ohio can be a very mixed bag, as heavy rainfall and flooding Friday and Saturday gave way to overnight snowfall on Sunday. Above, the driver ...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

JTFD cancels truck order after delays, price hikes

By Kyle Meddles

April 7, 2025

Price increases and delays cause the Jerome Township Fire Department to look elsewhere to add a new fire tanker to its inventory. At the regular meeting of the trustees last week, Jerome Township vote...

News

Initial work on logjams pays small dividends

By Michael Williamson

April 7, 2025

Did the logjam removal work impact flooding of Mill Creek this weekend? Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch said it did, but only slightly. “Unfortunately, there’s just no great way to tell how much of ...

Rainfall brings weekend flooding to Union County

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Weekend flooding at Holycross-Epps Road, pictured above. (photo submitted)

Rainfall brings weekend flooding to Union County

By Michael Williamson

April 7, 2025

Marysville and Union County were hit with some heavy rainfall this weekend leading to flooding and road closures throughout the area. The National Weather Service listed between two and three inches o...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

Trustee shows frustration before approving agreement

By Kyle Meddles

April 5, 2025

A Jerome Township trustee expressed frustration before voting to approve an enterprise zone agreement between Union County and a developer after confusion on the agreement’s writing. During the Tuesda...

Brady Scott is area’s newest Eagle Scout

Local News, News

As part of his Eagle Scout project, Brady Scott created a sensory space area with seating at Creekview Intermediate Elementary School in Mill Valley. Scott, pictured above, sits on the picnic table bench that he installed with the sensory items on the wall behind him. The design of the area was completed with help from the special education team at Creekview. (Photo submitted)

Brady Scott is area’s newest Eagle Scout

By From JT Staff Reports

April 5, 2025

A Marysville senior has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Troop 644 member Brady Scott, who functions out of the Marysville Church of Christ, recently earned the Eagle Scout rank. Scott has been a mem...

Local News, News

Federal cuts land locally

By Michael Williamson

April 4, 2025

Some county departments are feeling the effects of funding cuts at the federal level. The Union County Health Department, Mental Health and Recovery Board and Soil and Water Conservation District all ...

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...

Marysville to absorb special needs preschool

UCBDD levy error means district will take over $3M program

By Chad Williamson

April 4, 2025

“Preschool is ours moving forward.” Those were the blunt words of Marysville Superintendent Diane Allen to her board near the end of a work session this week in reference to the district’s changing re...

Local News, News, Police Beat

Pair nabbed with stolen video game consoles from around Ohio

By Kyle Meddles

April 4, 2025

A pair of men from Michigan were arrested for having multiple stolen video game consoles worth more than $5,000 from Meijer stores along the coast of Lake Erie and across Ohio. According to Marysville...

Sports

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey leaps toward the long jump pit in this file photo. Lindsey won the event at the Triad Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union Lady Cats capture Triad track invitational championship

By Bob Putman

April 15, 2025

North Union edged West Liberty Salem to win the girls title on Friday at the Triad Invitational. The Lady Cats totaled 147 points for a five-point edge over the Lady Tigers. Gabby Lindsey led North Un...

Sports

Fairbanks High School student has built up name as champion in world of taekwondo

By Tim Miller

April 15, 2025

A local high school student has claimed multiple state championships and one national title in the sport of taekwondo. This summer, he will contend for additional multiple world championships. Fairban...

Sports

Former Lady Monarchs remember teammate

By Tim Miller

April 15, 2025

North Union baseball team falls to London

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Ashton Haubiel of North Union gets down in his defensive stance during a game against London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union baseball team falls to London

By Bob Putman

April 14, 2025

In a back-and-forth Central Buckeye Conference baseball game, London outlasted North Union, earning a 12-7 victory Friday at North Union. Things were pretty quiet through the first innings as North Un...

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Marysville’s Josie Bumgarner prepares to release a pitch in this file photo. Bumgarner was the winning pitcher during a game against Mathews High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS softball squad sweeps pair of games

By Tim Miller

April 14, 2025

Marysville’s varsity softball team swept a doubleheader on Saturday. The Lady Monarchs opened with a 6-5 victory (extra innings) over Grove City and took the nightcap by a 4-2 verdict over Mathews. Th...

Sports

Triad Cardinals fall to Madison-Plains

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 14, 2025

Triad’s baseball team suffered its fourth consecutive loss to Madison-Plains last week, 11-0. The Cardinals fell to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The Golden Eagles managed to sc...

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Jonathan Alder girls diamond team topples Graham

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 14, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s softball squad snapped a four-game losing skid with a 14-4 victory over Graham. The Lady Pioneers improved to 3-6 overall in the regular season following the win. JA also claimed its ...

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Victory over Buckeye Valley snaps skid for Lady Cat softball squad

By Bob Putman

April 14, 2025

The North Union softball team finished a busy week on Saturday with a 6-1 win at Buckeye Valley, The victory snapped a five-game losing streak for the Lady Cats (6-6). North Union took the early lead ...

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Marysville’s Lincoln Engle (41) works his way to the crease while being guarded by Westerville Central’s Sullivan Fahey during the first half of action. The Monarch accounted for three goals in the team’s win over the visiting Warhawks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarch boys LAX squad wins

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 14, 2025

Marysville’s boys lacrosse team is playing more in sync. That was apparent during the team’s 6-3 win over visiting Westerville Central Thursday night. “I am happy with the team and happy with where we...

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Lady Panther softball squad adds another conference triumph

By Tim Miller

April 14, 2025

Fairbanks’ softball squad remained unbeaten in Ohio Heritage Conference action. The Lady Panthers are 5-0 in the circuit and 8-1 overall after their 14-1 victory over Greeneview. The contest was short...

MHS baseball success continues with win over Bishop Hartley

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Marysville’s Rocco Marchetti dives safely back into first base. Marchetti drove in a run during the Monarchs’ 2-1 victory over Columbus Bishop Hartley (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS baseball success continues with win over Bishop Hartley

By Tim Miller

April 14, 2025

Isaiah Brooks scattered a trio of hits and struck out seven as Marysville’s varsity baseball squad edged Columbus Bishop Hartley, 2-1, on Thursday. Brooks issued three walks and did not surrender an e...

Sports

JA, MHS netters have mixed results

By Tim Miller

April 14, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team turned back London 3-2. Match results were as follows: Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Thoman (L) 6-1, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) beat Davitt (L) 6-4, 6-1; -Capell (L...

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Pictured is the clubhouse at Darby Creek Golf Course. The Orchard Road facility has changed ownership. Pictured in the inset are new owners Jim and Fay Cox. (File photos)

Darby Creek ownership changes

By Tim Miller

April 14, 2025

For the first time in more than three decades, there is new ownership of Darby Creek Golf Course. Jim and Fay Cox recently closed on the deal to purchase the golf course located on Orchard Road near F...

Sines’ late-game RBIs push Lady Panthers past Mechanicsburg

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Fairbanks third baseman Macy Kise (34) chases a Mechanicsburg base runner back toward the bag. The Lady Panthers recorded an out during the rundown enroute to a 2-1 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Sines’ late-game RBIs push Lady Panthers past Mechanicsburg

By Tim Miller

April 11, 2025

“We had two runners in scoring position and I knew I had to put the ball in play.” That was Maddi Sines’ assessment as she strode to the plate in the home half of the sixth inning on Wednesday. The Fa...

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Lady Monarchs drop marathon softball contest to Olentangy

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 11, 2025

Marysville’s softball team was brought back down to earth Wednesday night following a 27-16 conference loss at Olentangy. The outcome harkened to more of a football score than a diamond result. The co...

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Marysville varsity baseball team topples Dublin Jerome

By Tim Miller

April 11, 2025

Marysville’s varsity baseball team ran its record to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division with a 10-3 verdict at Dublin Jerome. The Monarchs rapped eight hits and were ...

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Fairbanks squad falls to ‘Burg Indians

By Tim Miller

April 11, 2025

Fairbanks’ baseball team slipped to 1-3 on the season with a 14-1 setback at the hands of Mechanicsburg. Leading 2-1 after the top of the second, the Indians plated 12 runs over the next three innings...

Sports

Jonathan Alder netters earn triumph

By Tim Miller

April 11, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team got back on the winning track with a 3-2 verdict over Hilliard Bradley. Match results were as follows: Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Hanks (HB) 6-2, 6-4; -Ma...

Sports

NU drops baseball contest

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 11, 2025

North Union’s baseball team suffered its fifth consecutive loss and its second straight conference shortcoming. The Wildcats dropped a 9-0 decision to Tecumseh. The visiting Arrows notched their first...

Barton fans 15 in JA win; Harper drives in five runs as Panther girls triumph

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Jonathan Alder pitcher Tyler Barton prepares to deliver a pitch to the plate. Barton struck out 15 during a 6-0 win over London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Barton fans 15 in JA win; Harper drives in five runs as Panther girls triumph

By Tim Miller

April 10, 2025

Jonathan Alder pitcher Tyler Barton had a stellar game when the Pioneers topped London, 6-0. Barton finished one error away from a perfect game. He fanned 15 and did not yield a hit or walk a batter. ...