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Lady Pioneers down Chieftains; NU squad falls in extra innings

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Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Neumeier rips a base hit in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers defeated Bellefontaine on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Pioneers down Chieftains; NU squad falls in extra innings

Tim Miller

April 25, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s softball squad evened its overall record to 9-9 (6-3 in the Central Buckeye Conference) with a 7-4 victory over Bellefontaine. The La...

Alder baseball squad scores run-rule win over Bellefontaine

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) connects on a pitch from Bellefontaine’s Brody Boy during a home conference game. The senior Pioneer accounted for one run scored, one hit and one RBI in the team’s win over the visiting Chieftains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Alder baseball squad scores run-rule win over Bellefontaine

Aleksei Pavloff

April 25, 2025

When opportunities arise, Jonathan Alder’s baseball team is trained to make the most of them. That is exactly what took place Wednesday evening follow...

Lady Monarchs inch closer to OCC Cardinal Division softball crown

Sports

MHS shortstop Sienna Hutchins can’t get a tag down on a Thomas Worthington base runner sliding into second. The Lady Monarchs topped the Cardinals 13-0 to remain on top of the OCC Cardinal Division standings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs inch closer to OCC Cardinal Division softball crown

Tim Miller

April 25, 2025

Marysville’s varsity softball squad has had a stranglehold on the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division championship for the past six seasons. The...

Court News, News

Local man charged with trafficking meth

Kyle Meddles

April 24, 2025

A Marysville man is facing as many as 16 years in prison for charges of possession and trafficking of up to 150 grams of methamphetamine. The Union Co...

Fairbanks hopes facilities ready for start of school

Education, News

Fairbanks plans to work on some facility upgrades this summer including updates to the district’s athletic fields. This rendering shows some of the planned changes to the north and east sides of campus, including the planned access road and the return of the softball field, shown here in the top right. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks hopes facilities ready for start of school

Jack Christian

April 24, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year winds down, the Fairbanks school district is looking ahead to its major facilities overhaul that is well underway. Board ...

Sports

Jenna Dee of Fairbanks sends the ball in the air during a game from earlier this season. The Lady Panthers clubbed Northeastern on Tuesday and remained unbeaten in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 16-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks diamond teams split games

Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

Jenna Dee smacked a home run and drove in four runs as Fairbanks’ softball team toppled Northeastern 16-0. Dee, Anna Dulle and Macy Kise each finished...

Marysville City Council, News

Complaints drive city pothole repairs

By Michael Williamson

April 23, 2025

As Marysville residents start to see some warmer weather enter the forecast, they may also see some street work projects starting to take shape. Crews are working on a few bigger projects, routine str...

Education, News

Triad treasurer has concerns with state budget proposal

By Kyle Meddles

April 23, 2025

Triad’s board of education discussed its concerns with the state budget and what its situation may look like if the budget goes into effect. After the Career Technical Education (CTE) expansion grand ...

Education, News

Triad opens new CTE center

By Kyle Meddles

April 23, 2025

Triad held a grand opening for its new Career Technical Education (CTE) wing on April 17, which brings new career pathways for students and a lecture space to use as an extension to its FFA class. The...

News

False alarm on the town square

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 22, 2025

Marysville Fire crews are shown on top of the building housing Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, 104 N. Main St., Tuesday at about 9 a.m. The incident, which turned out to be a false alarm, also...

Education, News

NU sounds the alarm on state budget

By Kyle Meddles

April 22, 2025

The North Union School Board is rallying its members and other families in the community to speak up about the state budget amidst concerns in the reduction of the district’s reserve funds. During the...

News

A mobile crime processing unit from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is shown outside of 1482 Meadowlark Lane Monday after 27-year-old Micaiah Swindler called 911 to report he had murdered his father. Swindler is currently in the Tri-County Jail on a $1-million bond facing a charge of murder. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

“God told me to”

In 911 call suspect says higher power told him to kill father

By Michael Williamson

April 22, 2025

The suspect apprehended for a stabbing in Mill Valley has been charged with murder after telling dispatchers God told him to do it. On Monday, Marysville Police charged Micaiah Immanuel Swindler, 27, ...

News, Plain City News

Jerome comprehensive plan work continues

By Kyle Meddles

April 21, 2025

Jerome Township continued discussion on its comprehensive plan – between the trustees and members of the community – but any conclusion will have to wait until May. Before the regular meeting of the b...

Marysville School Board, News

School district honors Good Apples

By Chad Williamson

April 21, 2025

The Marysville School District gave out its Good Apple Awards recently. The awards are given annually to volunteers and organizations from each school who have made significant contributions to the sc...

News

Law enforcement officials gather outside a property on Meadowlark Lane following a report of a fatal stabbing at the residence at 12:34 p.m. Monday. The Marysville Police Division reported that one male was found deceased in the home and another male was taken into custody. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Suspect in custody after fatal stabbing

By From JT Staff Reports

April 21, 2025

Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. A suspect is in custody after a report of a fatal stabbing on Meadowlark Lane in Mill Valley. At approximately 12:34 p.m. Monday, th...

Workers take in smoke in Amazon site fire

News, Plain City News

The Amazon data center at 8565 Industrial Parkway, which is currently under construction in Jerome Township, suffered smoke damage after a fire occurred in an HVAC unit inside of the building. Officials are still investigating the cause and extent of the damage. Five injuries caused by smoke inhalation were reported and one individual was transported to OSU. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Workers take in smoke in Amazon site fire

By Kyle Meddles

April 17, 2025

The Amazon data center, currently under construction on Industrial Parkway, suffered smoke damage after the inside of an HVAC unit was on fire Thursday morning. Jerome Township Fire Chief Doug Stewart...

News

Dispatchers play crucial role when lives are on the line

By Michael Williamson

April 17, 2025

When people think of first responders, they often think of the people showing up to a scene with lights and sirens. They don’t always think of the 911 dispatchers who take those calls. Nate Coffield w...

Local News, Marysville School Board, News

The Marysville students pictured above were among about 40 who spent two hours Monday night at The Rock Church calling voters to generate support for the district operating levy on the May 6 ballot. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Students passionate about saving arts

Young levy volunteers envision future if May measure fails

By Chad Williamson

April 16, 2025

On a warm day earlier this week the sounds of teams competing at the Marysville High School athletic fields drifted a few hundred feet to a church that held a few dozen other students also focused on ...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

JA seeks voter support for bond issue

Ballot roundup

By Michael Williamson

April 16, 2025

Jonathan Alder Local Schools will be on the ballot next month with a bond issue. The district will be asking residents to pass a 5.12-mill bond request for construction, which will total $70,625,000 t...

News

Charter changes aim to empower citizens, schools

By Michael Williamson

April 16, 2025

On May 6, Marysville residents will be asked to consider two amendments to the city’s charter. Changes were organized and proposed by the Supporting Marysville Amending Referendums TIFs (SMART) Coalit...

Local News, News, Society

Area churches list Easter services

By From JT Staff Reports

April 16, 2025

Area churches invite the public to attend special Holy Week activities and Easter services across Union County. Beloved United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday service – April 17, 6 to 7 p.m., at Phar...

News

Hot garbage

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 16, 2025

It was pretty chilly on Tuesday, but not cold enough to need a trashcan fire for warmth. First responders were able to quickly contain this small fire in front of Fiesta Grande on North Main Street. (...

News, Police Beat

Venezuelans face deportation after offense

Pair tried to open ATM at bank

By Kyle Meddles

April 15, 2025

Two Venezuelan men arrested in Richwood for attempting to crack an ATM are now facing deportation orders. Renny Moises Sojo-Delgado, 26, and Mario Nicolas Perez, 27, both out of Chicago, Illinois, wer...

Marysville City Council, News

City council votes 4-3 to allow medical waste facility

By Michael Williamson

April 15, 2025

The much discussed biomedical waste sterilization business was given the green light to proceed but not without some disagreement between Marysville City Council members. The board voted 4-3 to pass l...

News

Richwood Opera House up for sale again

By Kyle Meddles

April 15, 2025

The Opera House will be hitting the buyer’s market for a second time, which will be the last straw for some village council members. At the regular meeting of Richwood Council on Monday, Opera House C...

Court News, News

Richwood man charged with rape of young relatives

Grand jury indictments

By 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 has charged Michel Brian Nelson, 65, of 130 E. Blagr...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Neumeier rips a base hit in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers defeated Bellefontaine on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Pioneers down Chieftains; NU squad falls in extra innings

By Tim Miller

April 25, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s softball squad evened its overall record to 9-9 (6-3 in the Central Buckeye Conference) with a 7-4 victory over Bellefontaine. The Lady Pioneers held a 4-0 lead after three innings an...

Sports

Alder baseball squad scores run-rule win over Bellefontaine

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 25, 2025

When opportunities arise, Jonathan Alder’s baseball team is trained to make the most of them. That is exactly what took place Wednesday evening following a 12-0 run rule win over visiting Bellefontain...

Sports

Lady Monarchs inch closer to OCC Cardinal Division softball crown

By Tim Miller

April 25, 2025

Marysville’s varsity softball squad has had a stranglehold on the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division championship for the past six seasons. The Lady Monarchs inched their way closer to a sevent...

MHS LAX squad falls to Thomas Worthington

Sports

Marysville’s Hunter Sheldon (5) gets sandwiched in between two Thomas Worthington defenders during the first half of action. The Monarch attackman scored two goals in the team’s division loss to the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS LAX squad falls to Thomas Worthington

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 24, 2025

Marysville’s boys lacrosse team suffered a 12-2 setback during a divisional matchup against Thomas Worthington. “We struggled on offense today, starting with the clear and turnovers,” said MHS head co...

Fairbanks senior Gearhart sets new girls track records

Sports

Fairbanks’ Ally Gearheart (left) is pictured competing during a race. Gearheart set three new school track records within a recent four-day period. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks senior Gearhart sets new girls track records

By Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

Fairbanks High School senior Ally Gearheart has had record-setting track performances over the past few days. She broke three girls school records within a four-day time span. One of her new records w...

Sports

Local netters split matches

By Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

The boys tennis team from Jonathan Alder scored a 4-1 victory over Urbana. Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Spriggs (U) 6-0, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) topped Astacran (U) 6-1, 6-1; -Shadul Kadam (JA) ...

MHS girls place first, boys are runners-up during track meets

Sports

Angel-Christina Moss of Marysville clears a hurdle during the 100 meter event. The Lady Monarch claimed first place in the race and helped lead the team to a triangular meet victory over Westland and Central Crossing. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS girls place first, boys are runners-up during track meets

By Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

Marysville’s girls and boys track and field squads opened the home portion of the 2025 season on Tuesday. The Monarchs hosted Central Crossing and Westland. The Lady Monarchs tallied 84 points to win ...

Sports

North Union’s Kale Keigley (17) slides into third base following a pass ball from Dublin Jerome’s catcher. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Cat softball squad topples Jerome

By Bob Putman

April 24, 2025

North Union was in attack mode right from the beginning of its non-league home softball game against Dublin Jerome on Tuesday. Led by a four-hit performance from junior Kennedy Harrah, the Lady Cats (...

Sports

Wildcats drop two more CBC baseball games

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 23, 2025

North Union’s baseball team fell short in two recent Central Buckeye Conference games. The Wildcats (1-12 overall and 0-8 in the Central Buckeye Conference) suffered losses to Urbana, 13-10, and Graha...

Error leads to winning run as Northeastern edges FHS

Sports

Fairbanks’ catcher Mason Rausch (middle) tries to swipe at Northeastern’s Meric Gilbert (left) as he slides into the plate. FHS starting pitcher Carson Reames (27) stands for insurance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Error leads to winning run as Northeastern edges FHS

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 23, 2025

Fairbanks’ baseball team was on the cusp of winning until a late-game error allowed Northeastern to gain the upper hand. The visiting Jets took advantage of the fielding miscue in the top of the seven...

Kise tosses no-hitter during Fairbanks softball victory

Sports

Fairbanks’ Macy Kise prepares to throw to the plate in this file photo. Kise tossed a no-hitter during a victory over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Kise tosses no-hitter during Fairbanks softball victory

By Tim Miller

April 23, 2025

Fairbanks senior Macy Kise pitched a no-hitter during an 8-0 victory over Northeastern on Monday. Kise struck out 11 batters and issued a trio of walks. Jenna Dee finished with three hits for FHS. Ann...

Sports

Jon Alder netters top Tecumseh

By Tim Miller

April 23, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team turned in a 4-1 verdict over Tecumseh. Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Petrae (T) 6-0, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) downed Augito (T) 6-3, 6-3; -Barnett (T) topped Shad...

Sports

MHS track athletes compete in meets

By Tim Miller

April 23, 2025

Marysville High School’s boys and girls track and field teams competed in three recent meets. The boys placed 15th during the 22-team Stingel Invitational at Pickerington North High School. The Lady M...

Lady Monarchs take possession of first place in OCC Cardinal by winning slugfest over Braves

Sports

The umpire signals the forceout as MHS second baseman Jillian Rausch prepares to relay the ball to first. MHS’ defense was solid during the win over Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs take possession of first place in OCC Cardinal by winning slugfest over Braves

By Tim Miller

April 23, 2025

The Lady Monarchs of Marysville plated 12 runs in the home half of the first inning against Olentangy Monday evening. Things, however, got a little tight and MHS needed three runs in the home portion...

Sports

Wrestlers compete during state qualifier

By Tim Miller

April 22, 2025

A total of five Marysville wrestlers competed during the USA Wrestling state qualifier over the weekend. The event was held at Wittenberg University. Berkley Behrens (138 pounds) posted a 3-1 record a...

Monarchs grind out run-rule victory over Benjamin Logan Raiders

Sports

Marysville’s Griffin Scheiderer beats the ball to second base and slides in safely with a steal during an 18-8 victory over Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarchs grind out run-rule victory over Benjamin Logan Raiders

By Tim Miller

April 22, 2025

Marysville High School head baseball coach Nick Blake gave every indication that he had never seen anything like a recent home victory over Benjamin Logan. “That’s the most ‘grind ‘em out’ run-rule ga...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) and Troy Nicol (7) close in on John Glenn’s Joey Gormley (27) during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneer LAX team on streak

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 22, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse team is riding a three-game win streak after securing a trio of recent wins. JA totaled 47 goals while allowing 13 in matchups against Licking Valley, Hilliard Bradley a...

Sports

Fairbanks’ Claire Meihls (1) slides safely into home in front of Jonathan Alder catcher Maggie McCoy Saturday night. The Lady Panthers won, 12-9, during the contest that was played under the lights at Pastime Park in Plain City. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panthers battle for win over JA

By Tim Miller

April 22, 2025

The numbers were both impressive and maybe a bit discouraging when the softball teams from Fairbanks and Jonathan Alder played in Plain City Saturday evening. The neighboring squads combined for 34 hi...

Sports

MHS netters fall to Olentangy Berlin

By Tim Miller

April 21, 2025

Olentangy Berlin edged Marysville’s boys tennis team 3-2 during a recent match. The turning point of the competition came when Marysville’s second doubles team had to retire due to injury. The match w...

Sports

MHS softball team beats Pickerington Central

By Tim Miller

April 21, 2025

Marysville’s varsity softball squad topped Pickerington Central 14-7 on Friday. The Lady Monarchs plated 10 runs during the first and second innings. Brie Jennings and Josie Bumgarner both tallied thr...