Fire chief’s wife pushes back on township claims
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Doug Stewart remains unable to comment
Kyle Meddles 
July 16, 2026
Sharon Stewart, the wife of Jerome Township Fire Chief Doug Stewart, says that every major allegation the township has pressed against her husband has...
Logjam cleanup completed early and under budget
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Michael Williamson 
July 16, 2026
After years of work to bring it to fruition, the Mill Creek logjam project is finished. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch updated the county commissio...
Mayor, council president resign at N.L. meeting
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Former North Lewisburg Mayor Ted Murphy Jr. holds his nameplate as he sits with the public after resigning his position early in Tuesday's council meeting. Murphy has said he needs to step away to recover as he fights cancer. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Chad Williamson 
July 16, 2026
In the first few minutes of Tuesday night’s North Lewisburg council meeting, the village lost decades of institutional knowledge. Mayor Ted Murphy Jr....
MHS paving hits costly snag
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 16, 2026
The cost of paving improvements at Marysville High School is increasing by nearly $390,000 after contractors discovered unstable soil beneath the project area. At its meeting Thursday, the Marysville ...
Cops vs. Robbers
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By Chad Williamson 
July 16, 2026
Residents at Walnut Crossing, 311 Professional Parkway, invited members of the Marysville Police Department to join them for a game of modified volleyball Tuesday at the facility. When officers arrive...
Council  wonders if e-bike rules go too far
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By Michael Williamson 
July 15, 2026
Some Marysville City Council members are still not quite convinced the new e-bike policy is ready to roll out just yet. The board heard the second reading and public hearing of the proposed changes to...
Officials give progress report on city progress
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More than a half-dozen construction projects are going on around Marysville. The map above shows some of the most impactful ones, including the CSX rail closure at North Main Street and work on Connolly Street, both of which are set to finish up at the end of this week. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
July 15, 2026
With numerous projects going on around the city, Marysville officials got an update Monday night on where construction stands for a handful of the major ones. CSX closure On Monday, the CSX railroad t...
Roundabout planned for U.S. 36
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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is planning a resurfacing project next year for U.S. 36 to the Delaware County line. The half-mile stretch within the City of Marysville, shown above in orange, will run from U.S. 33 east to just before the planned Marysville East roundabout, shown above in blue. (Graphic submitted)
Will be at intersection of road that does not yet exist
By Michael Williamson 
July 15, 2026
Streets going through Uptown Marysville aren’t the only roadways with upgrade plans. Marysville City Council heard the first reading Monday evening of an Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) resur...
St. John’s launches major campus expansion
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By Michael Williamson 
July 14, 2026
St. John’s Lutheran School has broken ground on the first phase of its campus upgrade project. Construction equipment has been at work on the grounds along Route 736 since the end of June, preparing f...
Beyond the books
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Fathers are shown learning how to style their daughters' hair during a program at Marysville Public Library earlier this year. The sold-out class featured a professional instructor teaching simple braids, ponytails and other hairstyling techniques, part of the library's effort to offer unique, community-driven programming. (Photo submitted)
Library focuses on connections
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 14, 2026
A library isn’t necessarily supposed to be quiet anymore. Officials at the Marysville Public Library said the days of whispering between towering bookshelves have largely given way to conversation, la...
Work on Triad administration building progressing
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By Tabitha Gaier 
July 13, 2026
Construction continues on Triad Local Schools’ new $2.8 million administration building along Brush Lake Road. District officials hope the facility, which will house the administrative offices, will b...
One dead in Sunday evening crash
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 13, 2026
A driver was killed late Sunday night in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 31 and Mill Road. According to the Marysville Police Division, officers were dispatched to the intersection at...
McCartney speaks on civil discourse
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By Michael Williamson 
July 11, 2026
Bill McCartney delivers a lecture on civic discourse held in Plain City Wednesday evening. McCartney, who also serves on the Jonathan Alder Board of Education, was not speaking in his capacity as a bo...
Charles Price expected to be released
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"Is he rehabilitated? Probably not. But is he a threat? Probably not." - Bret Vinocur of Block Parole
By Kyle Meddles 
July 11, 2026
Advocates for keeping Charles Price in prison believe it’s all but confirmed that he will get parole after spending nearly four decades in prison on murder charges. Price, who was convicted in 1989 fo...
The “perfect storm” of Patti Adkins
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Investigators reflect on elements of disappearance that keep it in the public consciousness 25 years later
By Michael Williamson 
July 11, 2026
Ask almost anyone in Union County about Patti Adkins and they’ll recognize the name instantly. But if you asked those same people about Edward Howard or Joanne Hebert, many longtime residents draw a b...
North Lewisburg, Woodstock settle sewer dispute
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 11, 2026
After years of litigation, North Lewisburg and Woodstock have reached a settlement that resolves their legal dispute over past-due sewer service payments An agreed judgment filed recently in Champaign...
Rudis secures space in Innovation Park
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 11, 2026
A Marysville-based wrestling apparel company is looking at opening at another location. Rudis, which specializes in wrestling apparel, footwear and accessories, has signed a five-year lease for 60,000...
Semi clips line; city, county services impacted
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By Michael Williamson 
July 10, 2026
A traffic incident on West Sixth Street left Union County and City of Marysville officials with issues to their fiber network. Wednesday afternoon, police responded to an incident involving a freightl...
Remembering the Declaration
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 10, 2026
Two communities in Union County held readings of the Declaration of Independence Wednesday night in connection with the America 250 celebration. Above, Gail DeGood-Guy, pictured at the podium, had som...
Perv at the pool
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Suspect has a history of similar exposure incidents
By Kyle Meddles 
July 10, 2026
A Delaware man who was arrested for exposing himself to a juvenile and making obscene gestures inside of a locker room at the Marysville Municipal Pool has a history of flashing. Namon Joshua IV, 43, ...
That cool, refreshing drink
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By Kevin Behrens 
July 9, 2026
Cheyenne Hubbell, 12, left, and Celeste Van Horn, 10, prepare a cup of lemonade to Braxton Dingey, 13, at the girls’ lemonade stand on Sixth Street near Chestnut Street. The neighborhood stand offered...
Citizens lob allegations at Jerome trustees
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Residents accuse officials of caving to developers, lack of transparency and exorbitant legal spending
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 9, 2026
The Jerome Township Board of Trustees faced sharp criticism from two residents during a meeting this week, accusing the board of operating without transparency and challenged actions involving data ce...
MHS grapplers compete in USA national tourney
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Marysville High School wrestler Berkley Behrens steps into a bear hug against Brody Schmidt of Nebraska during the first round of the USA wrestling Marine Corp National tournament. Behrens lost the match 5-4. The annual competition is held in Fargo, North Dakota each summer and is a feeder program for the USA Olympic team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
By Tim Miller 
July 16, 2026
On the national level, the sport of wrestling travels through a good deal of peaks and valleys. The USA wrestling Marine Corp National tournament is a great example of that. All 50 states field a free...
Volleyball camp has Yuletide feel
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Marysville High School’s youth volleyball camp had a “Christmas in July” theme on Tuesday. Lady Monarch instructors and campers came dressed in Christmas-type garb and continued instruction on volleyball skills while Christmas music was played in the background. The camp began on Monday and will run through Thursday with a different theme every day. MHS senior volleyball player Kara Moeller (center) is pictured with camp- ers Kylee Hurst (left) and Laila Oliver. More about the camp will appear later this week in the Journal-Tribune. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
July 16, 2026
Youngsters learning tennis skills during annual Marysville summer cramp sessions
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Marysville High School senior Mae Archer demonstrates a ball control drill during Monday’s opening evening of the Lady Monarch youth tennis camp. Nearly 60 youngsters are participating in the camp that will run through this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
July 16, 2026
Marysville High School girls tennis coach Bill Romine feels youngsters entering the third grade are at the right stage of life to learn about tennis. “If a youngster expresses an interest in tennis, t...
Local youth golfers place during Heart of Ohio tournament
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Jensen Stover of North Union prepares to hit the ball off the tee during a Heart of Ohio Golf Association tournament.
By Bob Putman 
July 15, 2026
The Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association held its final regular-season tournament on Monday at Galion’s Valley View Golf Course. North Union’s Ethan Monroe finished third in the age 16-18 division, p...
NU’s Jolliff captures first place during Heart of Ohio golf event
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North Union golfer Alex Jolliff competing during a Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event at Kings Mills.
By Bob Putman 
July 15, 2026
After several top three finishes, Alex Jolliff was able to claim his first Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association title of the season on Thursday at Kings Mill Golf Course. Jolliff, who will be a sopho...
Marysville coaches instruct potential future Monarch pole vaulters during annual clinic
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Former Marysville High School pole vaulter and current assistant coach Mary Calvert, far right, demonstrates a drill to youngsters during the program's annual clinic. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
July 14, 2026
Pole vault has been a strong event for the Marysville High School track and field program for many years. One of the reasons is that head coach Luke Sundermeier was a standout vaulter on both the high...
Marysville, Panther gridders work on passing games during 7-on-7 scrimmage
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Receivers are always in focus when high school football teams compete in a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage. FHS’ Leo Winner attempts to get past a Monarch defender. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
July 13, 2026
After a few days in summer camp, football players from Marysville and Fairbanks high schools were ready to face someone other than their own. The neighboring schools competed against each other Thursd...
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By Tim Miller 
July 10, 2026
The Marysville High School girls tennis team will conduct a youth camp next week on Monday through Wednesday. The camp will run from 6-8:30 p.m. all three days and will be conducted at the MHS tennis ...
MHS, Fairbanks compete in scrimmage
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Members of the Marysville (offense) and Fairbanks (defense) football teams competed in a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage at MHS Thursday morning. More about the scrimmage will appear in Saturday’s printed edition of the Journal-Tribune. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
July 10, 2026
Working on fundamentals, pitching at top of list for MHS softball squad
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Incoming Marysville High School seniors Jillian Rausch (left) and Addie Altizer work on fielding drill during a summer practice. The Lady Monarchs are addressing the fundamentals of the sport during their weekly workouts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
July 10, 2026
Off-season work will continue through the end of July for Marysville High School's softball squad. The Lady Monarch finished with an uncharacteristic fourth-place spot in the Ohio Capital Conference C...
NU girls soccer team using summer work with eyes on continued improvement
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Kinley Balzer (left) and Sam Price work on their footwork during a summer practice by the North Union girls soccer team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
July 9, 2026
North Union’s girls soccer team posted a school-record season in 2025 as it earned eight wins. However, the Lady Cats, who are embarking on their fifth season as a program, are not really looking back...
FHS spikers claim title honors in summer tourney
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The Fairbanks High School volleyball team won the Gold Summer volleyball league tournament with victories over Dublin Coffman and top-seeded Hilliard Bradley. Members of the Lady Panther squad are from left, front row, Autumn Wiedmann, Rylynn Rausch, Lailynn Burns and Lexie Grant. Back row, head coach Allison Gorton, Marissa Landsettle, Lainey Burgel, Liviann Maine, Mal Rankin, Sophie Bostwick and assistant coach Deb Boyd. Not pictured, Sidney Nicol and Stephenie Headings. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
July 9, 2026
The Fairbanks volleyball team finished tied for first place in the Gold Summer league and then claimed championship honors in the circuit’s post-season tournament. The Lady Panthers and top-seeded Hil...
Marysville gridders open 2026 summer camp schedule
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Members of Marysville High School’s football team watch as assistant football coach Dave Gebhart instructs Gage Henry during a fumble recovery drill for special teams. The Monarchs opened their 2026 summer camp on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
July 8, 2026
There is a sense that, regardless of the fact the Union County area was baking in 90-plus degree heat a week ago, football season isn’t very far away. Marysville High School’s gridders took to the fie...
NU golf players participate in HOJGA tournament
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Ethan Monroe getting ready to hit the ball during the 2025 campaign (Journal-Tribune file photo)
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 6, 2026
NU golf players participate in HOJGA tournament The Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association held their Blues Creek G.C. tournament on June 29 in Marysville. Seven local golf players from the North Union...
Fairbanks football looking for “renewal of commitment”
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Bryson Griffith running the ball against Madison-Plains during the 2025 campaign.
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 6, 2026
Head coach for the Fairbanks football team, Dave Carroll, is calling for a “renewal of commitment” for the 2026 campaign. “Our sports at Fairbanks are great, I was telling the kids, ‘why not us?’,” sa...
USGA Senior Open Championship is underway
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Image of Colin Montgomerie preparing for tee time at the USGA Senior Open Championships (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 1, 2026
The USGA Senior Open Championship will begin on the second of July at the Scioto Country Club in Columbus, accepting nearly 3,000 entries from 49 states, 38 foreign countries, the District of Columbia...
Sports
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 1, 2026
Following an investigation regarding an OHSAA Bylaw, Olentangy Orange was found to have violated Administrative Responsibility and Institutional Control requirements. The investigation was prompted by...
12U baseball championship
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Top left to right: Owen McClelland, Carter Mills, Ben McCarthy, Zach Layne, William Hirtz, Reis Conrad, John Feldschau, Jonathan Perkins, Coach Kelly Daniel, Tyler Daniel, Vinny Farmer, Coach Jacob Fox, Carter Fox Bottom left to right: Assistant Coach Rob Miller, Head Coach Vince Hostetler, Reid Means, Luca Brant, Nate Gunning, Brantley Whitlock, Ryan Miller, Shawn Moran, Brandon Weaver, Marco Parente, Brantley Hostetler, Grayson Tobias, Declan Brown, Gavin Long (laying down), Justin Evans (laying down).
June 30, 2026
Winning team: Plain City Alder Black Final Score: 15-7
Girls flag football recognized by OHSAA
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Fairbanks girls flag football posing with “W” hands after winning a game. Pictured top left to right: Sam Warye, Jason Vicari (head coach), Meredith Reinhard, Harper Landon, Grace Keiderling, Adyson Willett, Bianca Sanchez, Logan Fillman, Mara Vicari, Becky Andrews, Magdalena Espada. Bottom left to right: Jolie Porter, Sara Lynch, Hannah Boehm.
By Sarah Vollrath 
June 29, 2026
The OHSAA Board of Directors held a board meeting on June 11th, where they unanimously voted to approve girls flag football as a recognized sport, making it the 29th sport to be approved by the associ...