Lady Cat cagers go unbeaten in CBC for fifth straight season
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North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (25) drives toward the basket. Harrah reached the 1,000-point milestone during a win over Graham. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Bob Putman 
February 6, 2026
North Union completed a fifth straight undefeated Central Buckeye Conference season on Wednesday as the Lady Cats defeated Graham 63-43. The victory a...
Forbes, Newsweek among those honoring Memorial
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From JT Staff Reports 
February 6, 2026
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by Memorial Health. ––– Reinforcing its reputation as a top-level healthcare system, Memorial Hea...
Multiple Hondas make Car and Driver list
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Pictured above is the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport. (Photo submitted)
From JT Staff Reports 
February 6, 2026
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by Honda of America. ––– The editors at Car and Driver have honored seven Honda models with 2026 ...
Large scale city projects to hit high gear in 2026
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A rendering shows the planned apartments along North Main Street, one of the first projects for the Water and Light/Silos project set to start work next month. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
February 6, 2026
Editor's note: This story originally ran as part of the 2026 Progress Edition. A couple of large-scale, transformational projects in the City of Marysville are continuing to gain momentum. While thing...
Three to seek commissioners seat
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Filing deadline passes for May 5 primary
By Michael Williamson 
February 6, 2026
Union County voters now have a better idea of who will appear in the primary election this spring. The filing deadline for candidates and issues on the May 5 ballot ended Wednesday leaving local voter...
District seeks input in superintendent search
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 5, 2026
The Benjamin Logan Board of Education is inviting community members to share input as part of the search for the district’s next superintendent. The anonymous survey is designed to gather feedback on ...
Frosted tips
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By Michael Williamson 
February 5, 2026
Union County residents were treated to temperatures closer to the freezing mark this week after nearly a week of sustained temperatures at or below zero. Last week, moisture in the air froze so quickl...
A model for Marysville: Holland, Michigan
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One of Holland’s winter attractions is the newly built Holland Ice Park, shown above. Funds from a local resident helped build the ice skating pond, 700-foot skating ribbon and a separate curling sheet, which runs each year from November to March. (Photo submitted)
Local leaders glean knowledge about creating character through growth
By Michael Williamson 
February 5, 2026
Editor's note: This story ran as part of the 2026 Progress Edition. If residents attended any of the visioning meetings for the City of Marysville in 2025, they likely heard references to one place ov...
Request made for all recorder files
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Company seeks millions of documents
By Michael Williamson 
February 5, 2026
A high-volume public records request has pushed Union County to change its records policy. Thayne Gray, assistant county prosecutor, requested the policy change to the board Wednesday after learning t...
Man charged over altercation with officers
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By Kyle Meddles 
February 4, 2026
A Richwood man has been charged with assaulting a pair of Marysville police officers while he was being arrested. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Patrick Smith, 39, of 275 N. Franklin S...
Mural dilemma
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 4, 2026
Temperatures climbed above freezing on Tuesday and the ensuing melt served to lengthen icicles already forming in the area, like the ones shown above on the mural near Hatfield Corner Park at the inte...
Future plans for YMCA facility discussed
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By Michael Williamson 
February 4, 2026
The CEO of the YMCA of Central Ohio said making some changes to the Union County YMCA could increase community involvement but those changes have to be locally led. Tony Collins, the organization’s CE...
Sheriff’s office announces winners of yearly awards
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 3, 2026
The Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards banquet at the Automotive & Mobility Innovation Center to recognize the accomplishments of their employees and others for the calendar year of 2025. The a...
Mental health service provider leaving
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Maryhaven to close Mills Center facility in May
By Michael Williamson 
February 3, 2026
Maryhaven at the Mills Center will be leaving Union County later this year. Adam Negley, director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County, said the addiction and recovery services prov...
UC prepares for reduction in SNAP, other programs
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By Michael Williamson 
February 3, 2026
Changes coming from the federal and state levels that Union County officials warned about in November are set to hit locally later this year. The county commissioners approved the annual funding allot...
Annexation of old Ranco property delayed
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By Michael Williamson 
February 3, 2026
The approval process for the former Ranco property just outside of Plain City has been held up slightly as property owners work through surveying issues. The Union County Commissioners recently moved ...
Incident brings aggravated burglary charge
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By Kyle Meddles 
February 2, 2026
The Marysville Police Department responded to and arrested a homeless man in a burglary case on Friday. According to police reports, Jackie W. Shoopman Jr., 54, who is listed as homeless in Marysville...
Two-vehicle crash at Fourth and Main
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 2, 2026
Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at the corner of Main Street and Fourth Street in Uptown Marysville just before 4 p.m., Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Treasurer: Residents should not pay full-year tax bill
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 2, 2026
The Union County Treasurer is recommending residents pay the first half tax bills rather than all of it at once. Treasurer Andy Smarra sent out a release recently as taxpayers around the county look t...
Meijer planned for Jerome Township
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By Jack Christian 
February 2, 2026
Jerome Township officials announced that Meijer will be coming to the township as part of a larger commercial development project expected to span the next several years. In addition to the Meijer Sup...
Data centers still knocking on Jerome’s door
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By Jack Christian 
February 2, 2026
Jerome Township provided a brief update on recent developments surrounding proposed data centers in the township. In December, Jerome Township issued two new zoning certificates for data centers tied ...
Scotts honored for commitment to military families
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By Kyle Meddles 
February 2, 2026
Ken Bonnell, local Vietnam veteran and chairman of the Union County Military Family Support Group, presented a certificate of appreciation to the associates of Scotts Miracle-Gro on Thursday in recogn...
Leadership change made at YMCA
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 31, 2026
The Union County YMCA has a new acting executive director. YMCA officials announced Friday that Trevor Secord is no longer in the role and that Michelle Pever has stepped into the position. While the ...
JA bowlers split matches
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By Tim Miller 
February 6, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys bowlers turned back Urbana 2,814-2,568. Grant Headings finished with a 450 series on games of 182 and 268. He was followed by Fred Bluhm (211-237-448), Gavin Murphy (257-188-445)...
Fourth quarter proves problematic for NU in loss to Fredericktown
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Nickolas Hajjar of North Union brings the ball up the court against defensive pressure. Hajjar tallied 22 points during a loss to unbeaten Fredericktown. (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
February 6, 2026
North Union had an undefeated Fredericktown on the ropes for three quarters on Wednesday in a non-league game at North Union. The Freddies (16-0), however, showed they were not ready to suffer their f...
FHS girls fall to DeSales; Raiders win
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Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm goes up for a basket. Boehm tallied seven points during a game against DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
February 6, 2026
Fairbanks’ girls basketball squad saw its record slip to 16-5 with Wednesday’s 52-33 non-conference loss to Columbus St. Francis DeSales. The Lady Panthers jumped out to a 12-4 advantage by the conclu...
JA girls fall to Davidson
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Jonathan Alder’s Caroline Timberlake (2) takes a shot while being guarded by an opposing Wildcat during the first half of play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 5, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team is now on a four-game skid after suffering a 49-30 loss to Hilliard Davidson. The Scarlet and Black fell to 4-16 overall following the result of the non-conferen...
Wildcats top Pioneers
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Jonathan Alder’s Byron Byerly (32) scores inside the paint after getting past Wildcat defenders during the first half of action. The sophomore Pioneer accounted for eight points in the team’s loss to Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 5, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball squad suffered a 52-44 setback to Hilliard Davidson. The loss puts the team at 14-5 overall with three more games left on the schedule before the postseason begins. Fo...
FHS hoopsters turn back KIPP; Raiders top Elgin
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Fairbanks’ Alek Orders (0) drives to the basket in this file photo. Orders scored 12 points during FHS’ win over KIPP Columbus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
February 5, 2026
The Panthers of Fairbanks defeated KIPP Academy of Columbus 61-52 in non-conference boys basketball action on Tuesday. FHS, which upped its overall record to 17-2, held a 15-11 lead after the first qu...
Lady Monarchs down Eagles on Senior Night
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Marysville senior Jovie Traucht (3) goes up for a basket against Bishop Watterson. Traucht helped lead the Lady Monarchs to a Senior Night victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
February 5, 2026
Marysville High School’s girls basketball squad sent its trio of seniors out with a victory on Senior Night. Jovie Traucht, Val Brito and Kenzie Kempton were honored on Tuesday before the Lady Monarch...
Marysville swimmers compete in OCC Cardinal Division meet
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Marysville’s boys 200 yard freestyle relay team earned second-place honors during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division meet. Members of the team are from left, Carter Pancallo, Patrick Filbert, Rylan Brown and Brady Cordonnier. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
Marysville’s boys swimming team placed fifth and the girls were sixth during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division meet. Dublin Jerome captured top team honors during the boys meet with 305 po...
New HOFer Draudt was three-sport MHS captain
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By Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
The Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct three new members on Friday, Feb. 6. The addition of softball pitcher Amber Church Kuchmek, three-sport standout Scott Draudt and cross-cou...
Lady Panthers set single-game three-point record during win
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Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm (3) and Claire Meihls (12) fight for ball possession against Pleasant’s Carly Columber (4) underneath the basket during the second half. Pictured in the background for FHS is Mara Vicari (24). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 4, 2026
The age-old saying of records are meant to be broken came to light at Fairbanks High School on Monday. The Lady Panther hoop squad not only earned a 67-57 win against visiting Marion Pleasant, but als...
Athletes of week named
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By Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. -Marysville: Delaney Sherwood, a senior bowler, helped lead the Lady Monarchs to the runner-up spot of the Tomahawk Invitational at Fairlawn’s A...
Central Buckeye Conference conducts swimming meet
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By Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
The Central Buckeye Conference recently held its swimming championships at Wright State University. Results for Jonathan Alder and Benjamin Logan were as follows (top seven): Girls -200 medley relay: ...
NU wrestlers place first, third in tourneys
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By Bob Putman 
February 4, 2026
Led by several individual champions, North Union took first place during the recent Delaware Christian wrestling  tournament. Earning individual titles were Jack Kemp, Corey Gilliam, Mason Andrews, Br...
Cagers have mixed results
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By Bob Putman 
February 4, 2026
Triad’s girls varsity basketball team dropped a 62-17 decision to Benjamin Logan on Monday. Taylor Queen led the Lady Cardinals with six points, while Emma Martin added five. Addi Matthews finished wi...
Marysville girls wrestling team captures Iron Maiden title
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Marysville’s Cameron Leng (red) takes a double-leg shot on her opponent during a match at 120 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 3, 2026
Marysville’s girls wrestling team captured a recent tournament title. Several local programs ventured to Bellefontaine High School to compete in this year’s edition of the Iron Maiden tournament. Mary...
Triad girls cagers fall
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February 3, 2026
Triad’s girls basketball team dropped a 68-18 verdict to Mechanicsburg on Saturday. Gracie Martin led the Lady Cardinals with four points. She also grabbed four rebounds and dished for two assists. Em...
Monarch gymnasts win meet against several teams
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Skylar Langhirt is the only senior on the Marysville High School gymnastics team. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
January 30, 2026
Marysville’s gymnastics team captured top honors during a multi-team meet on its Senior Night. Skylar Langhirt is the lone senior on Marysville’s team. The Lady Monarchs finished with a total of 127.1...