Marysville volleyball squad drops match to Olentangy Berlin
Sports
Annabelle Clair (14) of Marysville blasts the ball over the net against Olentangy Berlin. The Lady Monarchs dropped the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Tim Miller 
October 9, 2025
Marysville’s varsity volleyball record slipped to .500 (10-10) with a three-set loss on Senior Night. The Lady Monarchs, who are 3-6 in the Cardinal D...
JA spikers earn CBC division crown with victory over London
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Kylie Trout (16) sets the ball in this file photo. Also pictured for JA is Cailyn Glick (22). A victory at London resulted in a Central Buckeye Conference Kenton Trail Division championshp for the Lady Pioneers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Tim Miller 
October 9, 2025
A four-set victory over London earned Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team the championship of the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail Division. The...
Civil War family will be Voice from the Stone
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 9, 2025
Veterans Day, in November, reminds citizens of all veterans who have served or are serving. The Veterans Remembrance Committee has set a date for the Veterans Day Program, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. on the Cou...
Fairbanks softball field moving to school campus
Education, News
Will have artificial turf infield, outfield
By Jack Christian 
October 8, 2025
Another phase of Fairbanks’ master facility plan is officially moving forward, as the district has approved the relocation of its softball field from Milford Center to the main school campus. The move...
UCSO to charge for bodycam footage
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Footage from in-car or body-worn cameras, like the one shown above, are now going to come with a price if requested from the Union County Sheriff’s Office. A bill signed into law earlier this year allows agencies to charge up to $75 per hour to process footage. (file photo)
Agency swamped by requests from social media sites
By Michael Williamson 
October 8, 2025
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is going to start charging for body and dash camera video requests. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday that the office is getting slammed wi...
Pizza Challenge raises money for Mobile Meals
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 8, 2025
The Marysville Lions Club recently partnered with the local Eagles lodge for the first Marysville Pizza Challenge. Nine local pizza shops took part to raise money, while competing for crowd-voted cate...
Child rapist sentenced to life in prison
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By Kyle Meddles 
October 7, 2025
A Richwood man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of seven counts of rape against three female children under the ages of 10. During a recent sentencing hearing in the Union Co...
Officials bemoan state tax relief efforts
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By Michael Williamson 
October 7, 2025
Some local officials are frustrated by the Ohio Legislature’s approach and timeline regarding property tax relief efforts. Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver told county officials Tuesday that things ...
Newspaper honors carriers
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 7, 2025
National Newspaper Carrier Week is celebrated Oct. 5-11, to mark the importance of the newspaper industry and its employees, particularly newspaper carriers for their role in delivering news to their ...
Charges stem from brothers using fake prescriptions
Court News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
October 6, 2025
Two brothers from Dayton are facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to get drugs from the Meijer pharmacy using a fake prescription. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Deonte Devon Cur...
House in Broadway burns
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An abandoned house at the corner of Main and West streets in Broadway burnt down on Monday as firefighters worked to put out the flames. Above, firemen from multiple departments work a hose while putting out the fire. Officials on-scene said that there were no injuries and that the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By Kyle Meddles 
October 6, 2025
An abandoned house in Broadway burnt down on Monday morning. At 10:50 a.m., fire departments from all over the area responded to 19105 Main St., Broadway for a residential fire report. John Cooke, Ass...
Alleged fentanyl trafficker faces felonies
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Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
October 6, 2025
A Marion man has been charged in the alleged trafficking of fentanyl and meth through the county. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jesse Lee Foley, 36, of Marion and charged him with one count...
A night for kings and queens
Education, Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 6, 2025
Marysville and Jonathan Alder high schools crowned their Homecoming royalty Friday night. Above, Marysville High School and Early College High School crowned their Homecoming kings and queens before F...
Tolles students assist at semi crash
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Tolles students pictured from left to right are Logan Faulkner, Dylan Shields, Seth French and Luke Self. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 6, 2025
Several Tolles Career and Technical Center students put their training into action when they stopped to help a semi-truck driver injured in a crash this week. At about 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, at the exit...
Local man has role in No. 1 U.S. film
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Unionville-area local James Raterman is pictured above sitting in military fatigues on the set of “One Battle After Another,” which is the most recent film directed by acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson, pictured above in the bottom-right corner. The film, which stars high-profile actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, hit theaters on Sept. 26. (Photo submitted)
Unionville-area's James Raterman has big part in "One Battle After Another" with DiCaprio, Penn
By Kyle Meddles 
October 4, 2025
Film directors recruit talent from all over the world, but for the recent box office hit “One Battle After Another,” acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson chose James Raterman, 60, of Plain City, to...
Expert offers tips on cybersecurity
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Mark Bell, cyber security outreach coordinator for the Adjutant General’s Department of Ohio, speaks to an audience about precautionary measures to help prevent cyberattacks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
By Jack Christian 
October 3, 2025
With cybersecurity becoming more prevalent each year, Mark Bell, cybersecurity outreach coordinator for the Adjutant General’s Department of Ohio, visited Marysville last Friday to discuss growing thr...
Crowds, candy and canines at Homecoming parade
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By Chad Williamson 
October 2, 2025
Perfect weather and copious amounts of candy made the turnout for Wednesday's Marysville Homecoming parade the largest in recent memory. The image above shows people stacked several deep near the inte...
Ohio Treasurer pitches small business program
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Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague discusses his new Buckeye Business Advantage program at the Journal-Tribune office in Marysville Wednesday. The new program aims to provide reduced interest loans to small business owners across the state. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By Michael Williamson 
October 2, 2025
A new loan program from the Ohio Treasurer’s office could benefit small businesses in Union County and around the state. Treasurer Robert Sprague announced the Buckeye Business Advantage on Wednesday ...
JA Homecoming queen, king candidates introduced
Education, Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 2, 2025
Jonathan Alder High School has announced its 2025 Fall Homecoming Court. The JAHS Homecoming Court is pictured above from left to right: senior Emiy Webb escorted by Myles Guthrie; senior Calla Streit...
Things looking up to slow drivers down
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Union County Sheriff’s deputies and an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper line their cars on the side of the road off Route 31 recently as part of an air speed operation designed to slow down motorists in the area. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
Air speed program underway
By Jack Christian 
October 2, 2025
Law enforcement agencies in Union County are using an eye in the sky once again as part of its ongoing effort to enforce safe driving habits on area roads. Local drivers have been told to expect the r...
County flooded with resident concerns over cybersecurity incident
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By Michael Williamson 
October 1, 2025
Union County is asking for residents’ patience as it works through the impact of the cybersecurity incident earlier this year. Officials in the commissioners’ office said they received many more phone...
Marysville Homecoming royalty introduced
Education, Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 1, 2025
Marysville High School (MHS) and Marysville Early College High School (ECHS) have announced their 2025 Fall Homecoming Courts. The parade will be today at 6 p.m. and will travel up Main Street to Elwo...
Pigkins Pickers turn in solid week of predictions
Sports
October 9, 2025
It was a pretty good week for the Pigskin Pickers. Sports editor Tim Miller, managing editor Chad Williamson and publisher Kevin Behrens did not lose a single game. Reporter Jack Christian and sports ...
NU gridders hope to add to CBC win total
Sports
North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) fires the ball downfield while Brycen Delawder (44) prepares to block. The Wildcats will travel to Northwestern Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
October 9, 2025
The first two weeks of Central Buckeye Conference play in the Mad River Division have gone pretty much as North Union head coach Nick Hajjar expected. “Our side of the league has really good coaches, ...
Central Buckeye Conference names top September athletes
Sports
By Bob Putman 
October 8, 2025
The Central Buckeye Conference recently announced its athletes of the month for September. Senior Jackson Meriweather of Jonathan Alder and North Union senior Kailyn Colegrove were among the athletes ...
Local high school football players of game announced
Sports
By Tim Miller 
October 8, 2025
The Journal-Tribune has named the local high school football players of the game for the seventh week of the 2025 season. Senior running back Griffin Osborne is North Union’s player of the game. Osbor...
Fairbanks gridders will face another stout opponent in Northeastern
Sports
Panther defenders Evan Wiedmann (14) and Collin Bailey (4) look to stop a Mechanicsburg ball carrier. Fairbanks will host Northeastern on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
October 8, 2025
Another huge test lies ahead on Friday when the Fairbanks football team (2-5) hosts Northeastern (6-1). The Jets have split their first two games within the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division. Th...
Monarchs hope to get back on winning track against Thomas Worthington
Sports
Zach Bisang of Marysville stretches for extra yardage against Olentangy. The Monarchs will travel to Thomas Worthington on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Tim Miller 
October 8, 2025
Marysville’s football team hopes Friday’s short road trip to Thomas Worthington will get it back in the win column. The Monarchs, after last week’s 49-17 Homecoming loss to Olentangy, will take a 3-4 ...
FHS boys soccer squad falls to Wellington
Sports
Fairbanks’ Ty Schroeder (30) and Carson Price (6) try to force a goal on Columbus Wellington’s goalkeeper during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
October 8, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys soccer team may have already gotten a taste of the upcoming postseason, The Panthers (11-2-1) fell short of overtaking visiting Columbus Wellington (10-4-1) by a score of 3-2. Both tea...
NU, JA soccer teams tie contest
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (15) and North Union’s Rylee Horne (4) battle for possession of the ball during a Central Buckeye Conference soccer match. The local teams battled to a 1-1 stalemate. Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
October 8, 2025
When everything got settled, neither coach was entirely pleased as North Union and Jonathan Alder played to a 1-1 tie on Monday in Central Buckeye Conference girls soccer action at North Union. “We ca...
Jonathan Alder spikers win two matches at tri-competition
Sports
Ali Hayes (17) of Jonathan Alder sends the ball past potential blockers. The Lady Pioneers won two of three matches during a recent tri-competition at Centerville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
October 7, 2025
The Jonathan Alder varsity volleyball team won two of three matches during a tournament at Centerville. The Lady Pioneers are now 18-2 overall. They opened with a 13-25, 25-23, 26-24 verdict over Bish...
FHS athletes have fun with eight-man junior varsity football victory
Sports
Hannah Boehm (left) and Sarah Lynch go for a dig during a recent match. The Lady Panthers have been seeded second in the upcoming tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
October 7, 2025
It’s been a difficult season for Fairbanks High School’s football program. The varsity team sports a 2-5 record, while a number of junior varsity games have had to be canceled. “We’ve had a lot of JV ...
North Union girls soccer team will host tourney game
Sports
North Union’s Zoni Robinson sends the ball downfield during a recent girls soccer match. The Lady Cats, for the first time in school history, will host a post-season tournament game this month. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
October 7, 2025
The sports of soccer and volleyball are nearing the conclusion of the regular season. That means tournament time is not far away. Teams in both volleyball and soccer learned who will provide competiti...
Jonathan Alder volleyball squad remains unbeaten in CBC matches
Sports
Lily Boeckl (15) of Jonathan Alder returns the ball for a kill in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers remain unbeaten against Central Buckeye Conference opponents. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
October 6, 2025
Another conference win was added to Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball record. The 25-15, 25-16, 25-8 victory at Urbana clinched at least a share of the Central Buckeye Conference Kenton Trail Divisi...
Wildcat VB team turns back Shawnee in four sets
Sports
By Bob Putman 
October 6, 2025
North Union defeated Shawnee in four sets 25-10, 25-19, 29-31, 25-16 on Thursday in Central Buckeye Conference volleyball action at North Union. The Lady Cats are 13-6 overall and 7-1 in CBC play. Kat...
Panthers kick way past Greenon
Sports
By Tim Miller 
October 6, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad turned in a 3-0 verdict over Greenon. Kaden Procuniar tallied a pair of goals, while Marizio Castillo Zamora added another. Chris Fisher had an assist. Drew Sorg played in...
FHS golfers place third; NU boys compete in district
Sports
By Bob Putman 
October 6, 2025
Fairbanks finished third in the girls Divison II district  golf tournament at the Links at Echo Springs. The Lady Panthers totaled 379, led by Savannah Blust, who shot an 80 to finish seventh individu...
NU girls soccer squad tops Columbus Bishop Ready
Sports
Sam Price (5) of North Union prepares to move the ball against Bishop Ready. Also pictured for NU is Kale Keigley (13). (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
October 6, 2025
North Union’s girls soccer regular-season schedule lasts only seven weeks and consists of 17 matches. With that many games in a relative short amount of time, there will be weeks in which multiple mat...
Seniors lead Fairbanks spikers past Mechanicsburg in OHC action
Sports
Fairbanks senior Avery Gallmeyer blasts the ball for a kill against Mechanicsburg. Also pictured are classmates Gracie Boyer (center) and Hannah Boehm, (background). The Lady Panthers swept Mechanicsburg on Senior Night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
October 6, 2025
The seniors on Fairbanks’ volleyball team have been a part of a great deal of success over the past few years. As such, it was only fitting that on Senior Night, the six fourth-year players took cente...
Monarchs suffer Homecoming loss to Braves
Sports
Marysville’s JJ Henry (2) goes in for a touchdown against Olentangy. The Monarchs fell, 49-17. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Chad Williamson 
October 4, 2025
Olentangy rolled up 28 unanswered points in the second quarter Friday, turning a three-point Marysville lead into a 25-point halftime margin and the home squad never recovered. The 49-17 setback dropp...
JA Pioneers hang on against Urbana; remain unbeaten at 7-0
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer (2) gets a pass break-up while covering BJ Potter (white) during the fourth quarter. The senior split time on offense, scoring one touchdown in the team’s win over Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
October 4, 2025
Teams that struggle to get wins are sometimes the most dangerous because more than likely they have nothing to lose. That is most likely what Jonathan Alder’s football team experienced Friday after su...