Sports
September 9, 2025
Fairbanks’ volleyball team ran its overall record to 7-0 and its Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 5-0 with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-17 verdict over Greenevi...
Sports
North Union’s Kylee Balzer tries to inbound the ball during Saturday’s soccer match against Marion Harding at North Union. The Lady Cats’ won the match 5-2. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
September 9, 2025
Samantha Price put two goals in the net during North Union’s 5-2 soccer verdict over Marion Harding. The Lady Cats’ other goals came from Paisley Jord...
Sports
Fairbanks’ Alena Jimenez (11) delivers a header following a pass from Avery Thorley leading to a goal in the first half of play. The freshman Lady Panther was credited with one goal in the team’s tie against the Lady Pacers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
September 9, 2025
Tying is not a win, nor is it a loss. In such a case with Fairbanks’ girls soccer program, tying against its Division I opponent in Delaware Hayes sho...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Walker Martini (10) delivers a header after a corner kick while scoring his first goal during a win over visiting Maumee. The junior Pioneer tallied both goals in the team’s comeback win over the Panthers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
September 9, 2025
Performance Stadium was the site for two late-game comebacks in a two-day span. Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer program gave its best rendition of a come...
Sports
McKinley Samaniego of Marysville follows through on her shot at the Worthington Christian Invitational. The Lady Monarchs placed seven during the 14-team event. (Photo submitted)
September 9, 2025
Marysville’s girls golf squad placed seventh during the recent 14-team Worthington Christian Invitational. The event was held at Mill Creek. Columbus ...
Local News, News
Vehicles involved in an early morning crash that left one driver dead sit at the edges of Route 31 near Miller Road Saturday. The driver of the 2009 Honda Civic was pronounced dead at the scene after a 2023 Jeep Renegade crossed the centerline and hit the vehicle head-on, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Jeep driver was taken by MedFlight to a Columbus-area trauma center. (Photos submitted)
September 9, 2025
One driver is dead after a two-vehicle crash in northern Union County over the weekend. In the early hours of the morning Saturday, two vehicles trave...
Education, Local News, News
September 9, 2025
A new program is coming to the Marysville Early College High School (ECHS). ECHS Principal Scott Bennett confirmed a new aviation program is in the works and set to begin in the 2026-27 school year. T...
Local News, News
At Adventure Trails campground near Bellefontaine
September 8, 2025
The Marysville man who drowned over the weekend while on a camping trip in Bellefontaine has been identified. On Monday, Logan County Sheriff’s Office deputies identified the victim as Cody Johnson, 2...
Local News, News
September 8, 2025
A total of four people, three of them locals, involved in a head-on collision near the Delaware County line on Friday have now been pronounced dead. Olivia Kroft, 19, of Marysville, along with her two...
Local News, News
September 6, 2025
The deer population within the state have been suffering from a disease outbreak. Thankfully, the disease is not transmittable to humans but numbers have steadily increased in Union County. The Ohio D...
News, Plain City News
September 6, 2025
The Jerome Township Fire Department and trustees held a dedication ceremony at Millcreek Township to mark the recent acquisition of a 3,000-gallon tanker truck from Fouts Fire. Millcreek Township prov...
Court News, Local News, News
September 5, 2025
A woman from Florida was found to be living in a Marysville storage unit as the result of a police investigation into multiple thefts she allegedly committed in the area. The Union County Grand Jury h...
News, Plain City, Plain City News
September 5, 2025
Jerome Township is “hitting pause” on data centers as community feedback and potential limitations of their arrival in the township have kept discussions swirling. Trustee Wezlynn Davis initially sugg...
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
September 5, 2025
The first phase of the Water and Light District project is not going forward – at least not in its current form. At the Thursday night special meeting of the Design Review Board, members voted 3-2 to ...
Local News, News
September 4, 2025
Marysville officially closed the municipal swimming pool Tuesday night, but before it did the water was open for the annual Dog Swim. From 5-7 p.m., dogs of all sizes were allowed to swim, jump and pl...
Court News, Local News, News
September 4, 2025
The Marysville man charged with shooting at local police officers has plead not guilty to all charges and is being held on a $5 million bond while the prosecution pushes to deny bail. Dustin Ohm, 29, ...
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
September 3, 2025
Marysville City Council approved a much discussed zoning request dealing with a portion of Marysville East. At the brief and unusually full city council work session Tuesday night, the board voted 4-2...
Education, Local News, News
September 3, 2025
An email sent out to families of children who attend Navin Elementary School revealed that an airsoft gun was found on the school playground Wednesday morning. Navin principal Katie Van Schoyck said s...
Local News, News
This purple chair, displayed outside the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County, is one of a number of chairs placed throughout the Marysville Uptown area for National Recovery Month. Part of the “Empty Chair Project,” decorated purple chairs have been placed in front of nearly 16 businesses to bring awareness to drug overdose deaths during the month of September. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
September 3, 2025
Visitors passing through Marysville might notice a series of purple chairs sitting outside various buildings in the city’s Uptown area. They are part of the Empty Chair Project, a national campaign to...
Local News, News
September 2, 2025
The Union County Commissioners said doing away with property taxes would be a financial disaster. At a recent regular meeting, the board discussed the proposals being floated around statewide and note...
Local News, News
September 2, 2025
A Marysville man was charged with attempted murder and felonious assault stemming from an incident that occurred over the Labor Day weekend. Morris Moales Jr., 57, was arrested at 323 S. Walnut St. Su...
Local News, News
August 30, 2025
After an accident, the last thing a person is concerned with should be the cost of the tow. Despite that, towing costs are causing confusion as the uncertainty behind what is charged differs among tow...
Education, News, Plain City News
August 29, 2025
Members of the Tolles Career and Technical Center Board of Education turn over dirt Friday morning during the school’s groundbreaking ceremony. The district is planning a $30 million expansion that wi...
Local News, News, Plain City News
August 29, 2025
Construction on U.S. 42 isn’t going to lighten up anytime soon. In fact, more closures are expected along the corridor in Jerome Township. Aside from the current project going on a little farther nort...
News
August 29, 2025
A monarch butterfly spreads its wings on a flower near the intersection of Sixth and Main streets earlier this week. Monarch butterflies, with their orange wings with black veins and white spots, play...
Local News, News
Construction to begin in 2026
August 29, 2025
Memorial Health has announced plans to construct a new, $56-million, state-of-the-art emergency department (ED). The expansion, which will build toward Plum Street from the existing ED location, will ...
Sports
September 9, 2025
Fairbanks’ volleyball team ran its overall record to 7-0 and its Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 5-0 with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-17 verdict over Greeneview. Maddi Sines led the Lady Panthers with 22 kill...
Sports
North Union’s Kylee Balzer tries to inbound the ball during Saturday’s soccer match against Marion Harding at North Union. The Lady Cats’ won the match 5-2. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
September 9, 2025
Samantha Price put two goals in the net during North Union’s 5-2 soccer verdict over Marion Harding. The Lady Cats’ other goals came from Paisley Jordan, Emma Justice and Zoni Robinson. Peyton Engle a...
Sports
Fairbanks’ Alena Jimenez (11) delivers a header following a pass from Avery Thorley leading to a goal in the first half of play. The freshman Lady Panther was credited with one goal in the team’s tie against the Lady Pacers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
September 9, 2025
Tying is not a win, nor is it a loss. In such a case with Fairbanks’ girls soccer program, tying against its Division I opponent in Delaware Hayes showed some positive highlights. “I think coming into...
Sports
September 8, 2025
Ethan Monroe and Jaxon Jolliff each finished in the top three individually and led the North Union boys golf team to a first-place finish on Friday in the Marion Harding Invitational at Marion Country...
Sports
Jorja Ary of Marysville looks to hit the ball off the tee during the Olentangy Invitational. (Photo submitted)
September 8, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys golf squad won a pair of recent matches. The Panthers turned in a 155-171 verdict over Mechanicsburg during a match that was played at the Urbana Country Club. Sam Snyder led FHS with ...
Sports
Sami Haigh of MHS delivers the ball over the net during a doubles match. The Lady Monarchs fell at Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
September 8, 2025
Marysville’s varsity girls tennis team battled Dublin Jerome before falling 5-0 during a match that was held on the Celtics’ home courts. “It was a very competitive match,” said Monarch coach Bill Rom...
Sports
Ali Hayes of Jonathan Alder blasts the ball over the net against an opponent. Hayes surpassed 1,000 kills during a victory over Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
September 8, 2025
A three-set victory over Bellefontaine recently elevated Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball record. The 25-10, 25-23, 25-17 verdict was JA’s second Central Buckeye Conference victory in as many outin...
Sports
Katelyn Zimmerman of North Union sends the ball back over the net against Indian Lake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
September 8, 2025
The final score was not the plus the North Union volleyball team was searching for during its home Central Buckeye Conference matchup against Indian Lake. However, even with the 21-25, 23-25, 27-29 lo...
Sports
Carson Shope of Fairbanks picks up tough yardage against Madison Plains. Shope rushed for 190 yards during FHS’ 32-31 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
September 6, 2025
Only one football team was going to leave Fairbanks’ Kyre Field with its first victory of the 2025 season on Friday evening. The Panthers took their 0-2 record into the fray against an equally-winless...
Sports
As part of Military Appreciation Night at North Union, the United States Army presented an honorary jersey to North Union’s Ethan Miller in honor of his service to the community. Standing with Miller are, from left, North Union High School principal Keith Conklin, Sergeant First Class Bemish and Staff Sergeant Galvin. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
September 6, 2025
The phrase “practice makes perfect” may never be as appropriate as it was Friday night when the North Union football team hosted Northmor. “When it comes to a two-minute drill, we practice it every we...
Sports
September 6, 2025
Triad’s football team suffered its 11th straight loss following Friday’s 37-7 setback at Springfield Catholic Central. The Fighting Irish scored 13 points during the opening quarter and padded another...
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel (11) reaches over top of Bloom-Carroll defensive back Robert Williams (2) during the second quarter of action. The senior receiver accounted for 78 yards on four catches in the team’s win over the Bulldogs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
September 6, 2025
When things go wrong, resilience is a powerful tool. That’s what Jonathan Alder’s football team showed Friday with a 14-10 win over visiting Bloom-Carroll. “A win’s a win,” JA coach Brett Glass said. ...
Sports
Talan Wolford (9) of Marysville breaks up a pass intended for Lancaster’s Drew Whitlatch (2). Pictured in the background for the Monarchs is Hunter Sheldon. MHS beat the Golden Gales, 30-21. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
September 6, 2025
At Lancaster Friday night, three games into his tenure, Marysville’s Mike Young faced the type of decision that sometimes comes back to haunt a young coach. Ahead by six, Marysville was trying to put ...
Sports
September 5, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team kicked its way to a 1-1 stalemate against Urbana during a Central Buckeye Conference match. Natalie Musil tallied the Lady Pioneers’ goal. Alder’s Elliott Hecht turn...
Sports
Mara Vicari, left, of Fairbanks, and North Union’s Felix Plouck are pictured competing in cross country races in these file photos. Both local schools participated in the recent Panther Invitational. Fairbanks’ boys and girls teams captured first-place honors. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
September 5, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys and girls cross country teams took top honors during their own Panther Invitational. FHS’ boys earned first-place accolades by scoring 59 points. The Panthers were followed by Bloom-Ca...
Sports
Ella Shaw of Marysville prepares to drive the ball. The Lady Monarchs won a triangular match. (Photo submitted)
September 5, 2025
Marysville’s varsity girls golf squad shot a 191 and won a triangular match. Delaware Hayes finished with a 194 and Hilliard Davidson shot 200. McKinley Samaniego tied for medalist honors (with Hayes’...
Sports
Fairbanks quarterback Bryson Griffith (10) looks for running room against Indian Lake. The Panthers will host Madison Plains this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
September 5, 2025
There should be excitement in the air when Fairbanks hosts the football team from Madison Plains this evening. One of the squads will break a two-game losing skid and walk off Kyre Field with its firs...
Sports
North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) throws a pass against Liberty Union. The Wildcats will look for their second victory of the season tonight when they host Northmor. (Photo submitted)
September 5, 2025
North Union found the right combinations last week in earning its first football win of the season over Liberty Union. After a loss in the first week, the Wildcats dominated the Lions in picking up a ...
Sports
Triad’s Wyatt Smith (1) delivers a pass downfield during a week one matchup against Mount Gilead. The Cardinals are on the road today taking on Springfield Central Catholic. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
September 5, 2025
Triad’s gridiron squad is seeking redemption tonight at Springfield Catholic Central. It has been more than 10 consecutive games since the Cardinals won a game. Each week presents a new opportunity fo...
Sports
Cashton Wheeler (1) and Holden Glick (6) of Jonathan Alder bring down a Columbus Academy ball carrier. The Pioneers will host Bloom-Carroll this evening, looking to remain unbeaten. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
September 5, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s rivalry with Bloom-Carroll has produced entertaining matchups in recent years. Although on the gridiron it has mostly been one-sided, Alder head coach Brett Glass expects this year’s ...
