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Above is a rendering of the entire proposed Harvest Ridge development. (Graphic submitted)

Michael Williamson

October 3, 2026

Mill Valley may get a whole new set of neighbors in the future. Marysville Planning Commission is set to hear a sketch plan next week for the newly pr...

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County won’t lose in gas tax pause

Michael Williamson

October 3, 2026

Any impact from the state’s upcoming gas tax holiday will be reimbursed back to local funds. Union County Administrator Bill Narducci said the measure...

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Farm Bureau offers legal help for county projects

Michael Williamson

October 3, 2026

Local officials and residents not only have a say as more large-scale energy projects come to Union County, but they also can get legal help. That was...

Monarchs’ grid skid continues with loss to Olentangy Braves

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Gage Henry (13) of Marysville gets yanked by his face mask on this play. The officials did not call a penalty against Olentangy on the play. The Monarchs fell 31-8. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarchs’ grid skid continues with loss to Olentangy Braves

Chad Williamson

October 3, 2026

Coming off last Friday’s loss to Dublin Jerome in which miscues snowballed to a blowout, Marysville needed to build confidence early against Olentangy...

Panthers suffer setback to Mechanicsburg

Sports

Carson Shope (2) of Fairbanks picks up yardage behind the blocking of Drystan Conley (56), Caleb Hoffman (75) and Collin Bailey (4) against Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panthers suffer setback to Mechanicsburg

Tim Miller

October 3, 2026

Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll has long said games are won by the teams that display toughness and physical play. Carroll felt his team h...

Pioneers suffer first loss of season at Urbana

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Jonathan Alder quarterback Drew Hughes (5) picks up big yardage against Urbana. Also pictured for JA is Ben McCain. The Pioneers lost for the first time this season at Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)

Pioneers suffer first loss of season at Urbana

Josh Kaeser

October 3, 2026

Jonathan Alder erased a 14-point halftime deficit and appeared to complete the comeback in the final minute Friday night, only for Urbana to answer wi...

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Above is a rendering of the entire proposed Harvest Ridge development. (Graphic submitted)

Harvest Ridge development planned

By Michael Williamson

October 3, 2026

Mill Valley may get a whole new set of neighbors in the future. Marysville Planning Commission is set to hear a sketch plan next week for the newly proposed Harvest Ridge development on Route 31 and A...

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County won’t lose in gas tax pause

By Michael Williamson

October 3, 2026

Any impact from the state’s upcoming gas tax holiday will be reimbursed back to local funds. Union County Administrator Bill Narducci said the measure shouldn’t negatively impact local dollars, even i...

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Farm Bureau offers legal help for county projects

By Michael Williamson

October 3, 2026

Local officials and residents not only have a say as more large-scale energy projects come to Union County, but they also can get legal help. That was the message to the county commissioners and conce...

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Man MedFlighted after being hit by vehicle in Honda ELP lot

By From JT Staff Reports

October 2, 2026

A Marysville man was MedFlighted after being hit by a truck in the Honda parking lot on Thursday. According to Logan County crash reports, Dakota Matronia, 26, of Marysville, was walking south in the ...

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Marysville man indicted in alleged robbery from girlfriend

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

October 2, 2026

A Marysville man has been charged for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend for money. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Samuel David Collins Jr., 33, whose court-listed address is 36 Butternut D...

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Union County family group awarded $245,000

By From JT Staff Reports

October 1, 2026

A Union County organization will receive $245,000 in opioid settlement funding to provide services for youth and families affected by substance use, mental health challenges and family instability. Th...

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Marysville moves toward new utility capacity board

By Michael Williamson

October 1, 2026

A newly proposed utility board cleared its first hurdle this week. Marysville City Council voted Monday on the first step in the process to establish a new utility capacity board within the city. The ...

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Man faces charges involving two children

By Kyle Meddles

October 1, 2026

A Marysville man has been charged with nearly a dozen sex offenses involving two underage children, including allegedly grooming and raping a 10-year-old. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Davi...

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Cops and Cars show held

By Michael Williamson

September 30, 2026

Plain City residents and visitors attended the village’s inaugural Cops and Cars car show on Main Street Saturday afternoon. More than 100 vehicles signed up to participate in the event, which also fe...

Five Points roundabout slowdown questioned

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Council member challenges pushing project to 2028

Five Points roundabout slowdown questioned

By Michael Williamson

September 30, 2026

Marysville’s city administration may be in favor of the Five Points roundabout delay but that doesn’t mean every city council member is. During the regular city meeting Monday night, council member Ma...

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City eyes three additional firefighters

By Michael Williamson

September 30, 2026

The City of Marysville is looking to hire three additional firefighters. Council members voted Monday night to move a measure forward that would allow for that process to happen. Officials said this a...

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Tressel, OSU star pitch fitness challenge

By Kyle Meddles

September 30, 2026

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited North Union Elementary School on Tuesday as part of the district’s participation in the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge. During the day, student volunteers participated in ...

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Two more city leaders set to depart

By Michael Williamson

September 29, 2026

A couple of additional department heads are leaving the City of Marysville. Planning and Developer Manager Ashley Gaver and Finance Director Brad Lutz are both vacating their positions within the admi...

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Massive solar project regains momentum in Madison County

By Michael Williamson

September 28, 2026

The largest solar project in Ohio may be back on track in a neighboring county. Earlier this month, the Ohio Power Siting board voted to reapprove the Oak Run Solar project, an 800-megawatt facility l...

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Union Manor shooter to be freed

By Kyle Meddles

September 26, 2026

The Ohio Parole Board recently voted to approve the release of Charles Price, who has spent nearly 40 years in prison on murder charges. Price, who was convicted in 1989 for shooting his estranged wif...

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The proposed Grid Growth West Transmission Line through Union County would be just one of three power lines across the western part of the state. Residents were able to share their comments at a public open house Thursday. (Graphic submitted)

Power grid project comes with questions

By Michael Williamson

September 26, 2026

Union County residents have mixed feelings about the proposed transmission line through the western part of the county. Officials connected to the project said there is also still time for public inpu...

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For the love of candy

By From JT Staff Reports

September 25, 2026

Homecoming parades always top the list in terms of the amount of candy that is thrown. When it comes to choosing the right receptacle, creativity can be crucial. Above, four girls took a break from a ...

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Sources: Honda eyeing Union County for new $2.5B plant

Automaker mum on plans, location

By Michael Williamson

September 24, 2026

Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Honda officials said there has been no decision yet on whether or not a new $2.5-billion facility is coming to the area, but sources...

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Ben Logan Homecoming court named

By From JT Staff Reports

September 24, 2026

Benjamin Logan High School will crown its 2026-27 Homecoming king and queen Friday during the Raiders’ football game against Graham. Members of the Homecoming Court are, front row, left to right, Hayd...

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JA Homecoming court identified

By From JT Staff Reports

September 24, 2026

The Jonathan High School 2026 fall Homecoming court is set and the district will crown its king and queen at this Friday’s football game. Members of the Homecoming court are from left, junior Lillian ...

North Union Wildcats hang on for victory over Benjamin Logan

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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) escapes from the grasp of a Benjamin Logan defender. The Wildcats upped their record to 5-2 with a 28-26 victory. (Photo submitted)

North Union Wildcats hang on for victory over Benjamin Logan

By Bob Putman

October 3, 2026

About the only thing missing from Friday night’s Central Buckeye Conference football contest between Benjamin Logan and North Union was a weather delay. Everything else was pretty much in play from mo...

Cardinal gridders will play at West Jefferson

Sports

Triad receiver Collin Organ (33) looks to turn toward the end zone after catching the ball against Cedarville. The Cardinals will play at West Jefferson this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Cardinal gridders will play at West Jefferson

By Tim Miller

October 2, 2026

Triad will take its 2-4 record on the road to West Jefferson (5-1) tonight in Week 7 of the 2026 Ohio high school football regular season. The Roughriders are what Triad head coach Tim Melvin describe...

Fairbanks soccer squads top Greenon; Benjamin Logan teams turn in victories over Indian Lake

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In the photo above, Fairbanks’ Luke Boehm conducts a throw-in during a boys soccer game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks soccer squads top Greenon; Benjamin Logan teams turn in victories over Indian Lake

Jonathan Alder girls blank London

By Tim Miller

October 2, 2026

Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad turned in a 4-1 verdict over Greenon on Wednesday. The Panthers elevated their overall record to 12-2-0 and their Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 5-0-0 with the victory. ...

Local football teams have eyes set on berths in state playoffs

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Holdon Glick, left, and Ben McCain celebrate a touchdown against Tecumseh. The Pioneers are ranked first in Region 11 of Division III in this week’s computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)

Local football teams have eyes set on berths in state playoffs

By Tim Miller

October 2, 2026

If the Ohio High School Athletic Association state football playoffs were to begin this week, two local teams would take to the field. The OHSAA has released its weekly computer rankings that determin...

Jon Alder spikers rally to win five-set match over K. Ridge

Sports

Tiffanie Abrahams (21) blasts the ball over the net in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers rallied for a five-set triumph over Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jon Alder spikers rally to win five-set match over K. Ridge

By Tim Miller

October 1, 2026

The Lady Pioneers of Jonathan Alder were close to losing their first Central Buckeye Conference match of the season on Tuesday. JA dropped the first two sets to Kenton Ridge by scores of 21-25, 19-25....

Sports

NU can’t rest after victory over Indian Lake

By Bob Putman

October 1, 2026

After two straight weeks of not getting a win, the North Union football team is able to start this week with one-game winning streak. However, the job that needs to be done to get ready for this week’...

Pioneers know they can’t take Urbana lightly as they try to keep gridiron record clean

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Caleb Wiltshire (19) and Ben Petzinger (7) bring down a Tecumseh ball carrier. Also pictured for the Pioneers are Holden Glick (6) and Braylon Kauffman (58). JA will play at Urbana on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)

Pioneers know they can’t take Urbana lightly as they try to keep gridiron record clean

By Tim Miller

October 1, 2026

Although the Pioneers of Jonathan Alder sport a 6-0 record, they know they can’t take Urbana lightly this coming Friday evening. The Hillclimbers will take a 4-2 record onto their home field against J...

Panthers will face tough task against Indians

Sports

Panther quarterback Aidan Hafner (9) prepares to hand the ball off to Brennan Peffer (34). Fairbanks will host Mechanicsburg on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panthers will face tough task against Indians

By Tim Miller

September 30, 2026

If there ever was a team that left everything it had on the field, it was the Panthers of Fairbanks last Friday evening. It took West Liberty-Salem, a squad that has been a huge thorn in FHS’ side for...

Monarchs look to snap skid with game at Olentangy

Sports

MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer throws the ball against Dublin Jerome. The Monarchs will travel to Olentangy on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarchs look to snap skid with game at Olentangy

By Tim Miller

September 30, 2026

The Marysville Monarchs will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they travel to Olentangy on Friday. Both teams will carry 2-4 records into the contest. MHS head coach Mike Young said t...

Lady Cats fall short of W. Liberty during varsity soccer contest

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North Union’s Kinley Balzer (right) battles with West Liberty Salem’s Jenna Cline for ball possession. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Lady Cats fall short of W. Liberty during varsity soccer contest

By Bob Putman

September 30, 2026

North Union came up just a little short of a victory in its non-league home girls soccer match against West Liberty-Salem. However, the Lady Cats played well despite losing 2-1 to the Tigers. West Lib...

Sports

MHS girls golfers top D. Hayes

By Tim Miller

September 30, 2026

Marysville’s girls golf team defeated Delaware Hayes 175-191. McKinley Samaniego and Savannah Huntington both carded scores of 41 to lead MHS. It was Huntington’s best score of the 2026 season. She fi...

FHS boys tally soccer win; BL teams sweep London

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CJ Rice (4) of Fairbanks battles a Grandview opponent for possesion of the ball. Also pictured for the Panthers are Ben Zahn (3) and Bode Stauffer (2). FHS won the non-conference match 2-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS boys tally soccer win; BL teams sweep London

By Tim Miller

September 30, 2026

A 2-1 non-conference verdict over Grandview elevated Fairbanks’ boys soccer team to an 11-2-0 record for the 2026 season. Ty Schroeder put both of the Panthers’ goals in the net. Kaylor Bowsher finish...

NU spikers rally; earn marathon triumph over Bellefontaine

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North Union’s Katelyn Zimmerman (14) blasts the ball over the net against Bellefontaine. The Lady Cats rallied for a five-set victory. (Photo submitted)

NU spikers rally; earn marathon triumph over Bellefontaine

By Bob Putman

September 30, 2026

North Union rallied to earn a five-set volleyball victory over Bellefontaine on Monday at North Union. After winning the first set 27-25, North Union dropped the next two sets 15-25 and 19-25. However...

Sports

Monarch girls host golf invitational

By Tim Miller

September 30, 2026

Marysville’s girls varsity golf team hosted its annual invitational at Darby Creek Golf Course. Olentangy Orange won the team title with a score of 306. Olentangy was the runner-up with a 320, followe...

Sports

Benjamin Logan, Triad spikers win matches

By Tim Miller

September 30, 2026

A three-set sweep over Springfield Shawnee lifted Benjamin Logan’s volleyball record to 15-1 overall and 7-0 in the Mad River Division of the Central Buckeye Conference. Benjamin Logan leads the Mad R...

Sports

Runners compete at Ohio Caverns meet

By Bob Putman

September 30, 2026

North Union, Benjamin Logan and Triad were among the cross country teams that competed on Saturday in the Ohio Caverns Invitational. North Union finished fifth in the girls meet with 123 points and Be...

Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season

Sports

Benjamin Logan kicker Brandon Heater booted a 50-yard field goal during a 32-24 overtime loss to Graham last Friday. It was Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards during the 2026 season.

Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season

By Tim Miller

September 30, 2026

Benjamin Logan place-kicker Brandon Heater booted a game-tying 50-yard field goal with plenty of room to spare on Friday against Graham. The kick, Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards this s...

Panther spikers drop match to Madison Plains

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Lailynn Burns of Fairbanks (13) goes up for a block in this file photo. The Lady Panthers dropped a match to Madison Plains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panther spikers drop match to Madison Plains

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2026

Fairbanks slipped into a tie for first place in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division volleyball standings. The Lady Panthers dropped a 10-25, 18-25, 20-25 verdict to Madison Plains. FHS is 8-1 ...

Sports

Lady Monarch Sami Haigh returns the ball over the net. Marysville’s girls tennis team scored a 3-2 verdict over Jonathan Alder during a non-conference match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS netters edge JA

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2026

Marysville’s girls tennis team upped its record to 3-10 with a 3-2 verdict over Jonathan Alder. Saee Karpe won the match for the Lady Monarchs with her 6-4, 6-2 triumph over JA’s Madison Reed during t...

Sports

Hat trick leads to victory

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2026

Ty Schroeder tallied a hat trick (three goals) during Fairbanks’ 5-0 boys soccer triumph over Northeastern. The other goals for the Panthers were scored by Josh Arnold and Nolan Baker. Baker also tall...