JA rolls to Homecoming win over Tecumseh
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Christian Amann of Jonathan Alder (2) goes in for a touchdown against Tecumseh. The Pioneers won their Homecoming game, 38-8. (Journal-Tribune photø by Josh Kaeser)
Josh Kaeser 
September 26, 2026
By JOSH KAESER Jonathan Alder started fast and never looked back Friday night, cruising past Tecumseh, 38-8, to remain unbeaten on the season. The Pio...
Fairbanks Panthers drops double overtime verdict to West Liberty
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Fairbanks’ Carson Shope (2) looks to elude West Liberty-Salem defenders. The Panthers fell 33-27 in double overtime during their Homecoming game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Tim Miller 
September 26, 2026
Winning the Ohio Lottery Pick 6 game will put some money in your pocket. Just don’t use that name around Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll a...
Mechanicsburg topples Triad Cardinals
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Quarterback Ty Botkins of Triad takes off with the football at Mechanicsburg. The Cardinals lost 54-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
Eva Paspalis Case 
September 26, 2026
The Triad Cardinals varsity football team had a rough night in Mechanicsburg when they faced the Indians for Mechanicsburg’s Homecoming game. Triad fo...
Union Manor shooter to be freed
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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...
Power grid project comes with questions
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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)
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...
For the love of candy
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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 ...
Sources: Honda eyeing Union County for new $2.5B plant
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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...
Ben Logan Homecoming court named
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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...
JA Homecoming court identified
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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 ...
Farmers seek new land protections
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By Michael Williamson 
September 24, 2026
A group of Darby Township landowners is looking to create the area’s first Agricultural Security Area (ASA). The Union County Commissioners heard a proposal from some of the local farmers Wednesday on...
Pool incident suspect ruled incompetent
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By Kyle Meddles 
September 23, 2026
The man arrested for exposing himself to a teen at the Marysville Municipal Pool in July was found incompetent to stand trial after a court hearing on Tuesday. Namon Joshua IV, 43, of Delaware, was ch...
Fairbanks Homecoming set
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 23, 2026
Fairbanks High School will crown its 2026 fall Homecoming queen and king prior to Friday’s football game against West Liberty-Salem. Members of the Homecoming court are from left, front row, freshman ...
Five Points project pushed to 2028
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By Michael Williamson 
September 23, 2026
Drivers waiting on the update to the Five Points intersection are going to have to wait a little longer. Marysville officials said the project to redesign the intersection at West Fifth Street, Delawa...
Fairbanks Elementary back on track after failed boiler repaired
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Officials say delayed start shouldn't impact make-up days
By Michael Williamson 
September 23, 2026
Things are running smoothly at Fairbanks Elementary School again after the building’s failed boiler system was repaired and students were able to return to the classroom. Superintendent Janel Chapman ...
Veterans Day program set for Nov. 8
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 22, 2026
As the 250th birthday of our nation winds down, Veterans Day in November reminds us of all veterans who have served or are now serving. The Veterans Remembrance Committee has set the Veterans Day prog...
Man accused of strangling woman unconscious two times
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Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
September 22, 2026
A man from Raymond has been charged with multiple felonies for breaking a protection order with the mother of his children and allegedly strangling her. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Troy D...
Marysville Homecoming courts recognized
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 22, 2026
Marysville High School and Early College High School have announced their 2026 Fall Homecoming Courts. Above, members of the MHS court are, from left to right, in the front row, Kate Clarridge, Maddie...
End of an era for Gray-Court Building
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Men and horses are pictured outside the Gray-Court Building at 303 S. Main St. in Marysville in this historic photograph. The building was constructed in 1907 by G.W. Court and Albert Gray, who operated a buggy and implement business and blacksmith shop on the first floor. The second floor originally served as an amusement hall for roller skating, dancing, basketball and other activities. The nearly 120-year-old building, which most recently housed a Goodwill store, is now slated for demolition. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 21, 2026
A Marysville building that has housed everything from a blacksmith shop and roller skating rink to a cigar factory, school and Goodwill store is nearing the end of a nearly 120-year run. The former Go...
Cardinal, Wildcat royalty named
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By Tim Miller 
September 21, 2026
Triad and North Union high schools crowned their Homecoming royalty Friday. Above, Triad crowned its fall Homecoming king and queen prior to the football game against Cedarville. Ty West was crowned t...
Jerome chief faces fresh round of charges
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By Kyle Meddles 
September 19, 2026
The Jerome Township Trustees have announced a fresh round of disciplinary charges against Fire Chief Doug Stewart and will hold a hearing on those charges next month. The charges largely mirror previo...
Students selected to weigh in on district issues
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New council creates direct link between school board and teens
By Chad Williamson 
September 19, 2026
Marysville school officials didn’t have to go searching for applicants to fill out a new student committee that works with the school board and administration. Eighteen Marysville students have been s...
Marysville man jailed on kidnapping, strangulation charges
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By Kyle Meddles 
September 19, 2026
Marysville police arrested a local man and charged him with three felonies after a reported kidnapping. Brian Keith Miller, 32, of 438 Allenby Drive, was arrested at 3:45 a.m., Friday, and charged wit...
UCHD monitors measles cases across Ohio
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By Kyle Meddles 
September 18, 2026
With measles outbreaks occurring across the U.S., including neighboring states like Pennsylvania, the Union County Health Department (UCHD) is pushing out information about the virus and keeping a clo...
Monarchs outgain Celtics, lose by 33
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Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) comes down with a circus catch which resulted in a 36-yard gain during the second half of Friday’s game. Henry had three catches for 101 yards and a touchdown and had another long touchdown reception negated by a Monarch penalty. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Chad Williamson 
September 26, 2026
Marysville’s football team put up a stat line Friday night that you might not believe if you didn’t see the game. Marysville surrendered just 150 yards of offense in its Homecoming contest, but someho...
Wildcats snap two-game skid with 21-7 victory at Indian Lake
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North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) escapes the grasp of an Indian Lake defender. The Wildcats won, 21-7. (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
September 26, 2026
North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar may have not liked some scoring chances that got away on Friday in the Central Buckeye Conference opener at Indian Lake. However, there is one thing that is...
Area high school golfers advance to district events
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By Bob Putman 
September 25, 2026
The Fairbanks girls and boys golf teams each advanced to the Division II district tournament following sectional play earlier this week. North Union will also be moving on in the girls tournament and ...
North Union VB team falls to Kenton Ridge
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By Bob Putman 
September 25, 2026
North Union is a little past the halfway point of its 2026 volleyball schedule. During that time, there have been a lot of ups and downs for the Lady Cats. North Union had some spurts of the upside wh...
Triad, Ben Logan spikers earn victories
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Triad’s Haven Cantrell (5) sets the ball for a kill by Madison Melidor (16). The Lady Cardinals won their 10th match of the season against Greeneview. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 25, 2026
A 3-0 sweep over Greeneview lifted Triad’s volleyball record to 10-3. The triumph marked the second consecutive season the Lady Cardinals reached double figures in victories. The 2025 team finished wi...
Lady Cat soccer team drops match to Tecumseh
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By Bob Putman 
September 25, 2026
North Union battled from beginning to end but it was not enough as the Lady Cats lost 2-1 to Tecumseh on Wednesday in girls soccer play at North Union. The Warriors scored their two goals in the early...
Triad Cardinals will be on road at Mechanicsburg
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Triad quarterback Blayk Thomas (5) fires a pass during the Cardinals’ Homecoming game against Cedarville. Triad will play at Mechanicsburg this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 25, 2026
The Cardinals of Triad (2-3) are coming off a disappointing 28-27 Homecoming loss to Cedarville last Friday evening. Things won’t get any easier when they travel to Mechanicsburg (4-1) tonight. The In...
North Union Wildcats to begin CBC portion of schedule at Indian Lake
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Wyatt Arver (21) of North Union attempts to break free from an Urbana defender. The Wildcats will travel to Indian Lake this evening. (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
September 25, 2026
The non-league portion of North Union’s football schedule has been completed. The Wildcats now turn their focus to battling for the Central Buckeye Conference’s Mad River Division title. The first lea...
Undefeated Jonathan Alder gridders will host Tecumseh for 2026 Homecoming game
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Cole Caskey (14) of Jonathan Alder pursues an opposing ball carrier. JA will host Tecumseh this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 25, 2026
Jonathan Alder will mark Homecoming tonight when the 5-0 Pioneers host Tecumseh(1-4). The Arrows have used a number of offensive formations this season, but primarily want to run the ball. Quarterback...
MHS girls top TW in soccer battle
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By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
Marysville’s girls soccer squad defeated Thomas Worthington 1-0. Jade Kover tallied the Lady Monarchs’ goal. Marysville elevated its record to 5-5-2 with the victory. The Monarch boys slipped to 2-8-0...
JA volleyball team bounces back from loss; tops Graham
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By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
It didn’t take Jonathan Alder’s volleyball squad very long to get back on the winning track. Just a day after losing their first match of the season to Columbus Bishop Watterson, the Lady Pioneers rol...
FHS spikers hold off Southeastern during third set; record sweep
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Fairbanks’ Lexie Grant (7) sets up a kill by Liviann Maine (4) during the match against Southeastern. Also pictured for FHS is Sophie Bostwick (2). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
The first two sets were a breeze, but the third was a bit trickier when Fairbanks’ volleyball team swept Southeastern. The Lady Panthers (10-2 overall and 8-0 in the North Division of the Ohio Heritag...
Area gridders listed in first computer ratings for 2026 season
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By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released its first computer football ratings for the 2026 season. The OHSAA uses the computer rankings to determine which teams will compete in the post-s...
Monarchs start second half of 2026 season with Homecoming contest against Dublin Jerome
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Marysville’s Griffen Beery (28) picks up yardage against Upper Arlington.The Monarchs will host Dublin Jerome for Homecoming on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
The Marysville High School football team (2-3) will begin the second half of the 2026 season when its hosts Dublin Jerome (1-4) on Friday. The contest against the Celtics will be MHS’ Homecoming game....
Grid players of the week named
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By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its football players of the week as the 2026 regular season reached its midway point. Senior linebacker Carter Dunn has earned the honor for Marysville. Dunn made a numbe...
Ben Logan gridders top Tecumseh
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By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s varsity football team reached the midway point of the 2026 regular season with a 35-6 verdict over Tecumseh. The Raiders improved to 3-2 with the victory. Jordan Pender led Benjamin L...
J. Alder spikers drop first match of 2026 season to B. Watterson
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By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s 13-match volleyball winning streak was snapped by Columbus Bishop Watterson. The Lady Pioneers fell 19-25, 25-21, 16-25, 17-25 to slip to 13-1 for the season. Petyon Hanna recorded 11...
Ben Logan cheerleaders compete
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 23, 2026
The Benjamin Logan competition cheer team traveled to Covington High School to compete in its first event of the 2026 season. Nine schools competed in the game day building division and the team place...
FHS hopes to build on first grid victory
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Fairbanks’ Brennan Peffer (34) stops an Indian Lake ball carrier earlier this season. The Panthers will host West Liberty-Salem on Friday for Homecoming. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
Fairbanks’ football schedule turns to more opponents from the North Division of the Ohio Heritage Conference on Friday. The Panthers (1-4) are coming off their first victory of the season last week, a...
Benjamin Logan eighth-grade gridders blast Indian Lake
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By Tim Miller 
September 22, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s eighth-grade football team climbed to 4-0 with a 54-12 verdict over Indian Lake. The Raiders’ defense forced three interceptions by Archer Stratton, Carter Crumm (for a 30-yard return...