Local boys hoopsters earn All-Ohio accolades
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These local high school boys basketball players have earned either second team or special mention honors All-Ohio in their respective divisions from the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. They are from left, Danny Bentley, Jonathan Alder, Division IV second team; Evan Wiedmann, Fairbanks, Division V special mention; and Dainon Lindsey, North Union, Division V special mention. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
Tim Miller 
March 27, 2026
There are six local boys high school basketball players who have earned All-Ohio honors for the 2025-2026 season in Divisions I, IV or V. The honors w...
Triad approves bids for $2.8M admin building
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Pictured above is a rendering of the planned $2.8 million administration building set to be constructed at Triad. The building will be located in between the high school and middle schools just off of Brush Lake Road. Officials said that they hope to have construction completed by the start of the next school year. (Graphic submitted)
Kyle Meddles 
March 27, 2026
Triad recently went to bid for the construction of a new $2.8 million administration building in the school district. The first bids were approved at ...
Chick-fil-A plans “moove-in party” for grand opening
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 27, 2026
To celebrate the opening of the Marysville Chick-fil-A next week, the restaurant team is inviting the community to “show their spots” for some free food. During what the restaurant is calling its Moov...
Stopped train alert eyed
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Sensors will allow notifications when crossing is blocked
By Michael Williamson 
March 26, 2026
Liberty Township Trustees are on board with a proposed project involving monitoring a train crossing on Bear-Swamp Road. Union County Administrator Bill Narducci said he has been in discussions over t...
Project could bring fiber to 10K homes
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Work will begin next week on Marysville’s fiber expansion project, starting with the areas shown above in orange. Officials with altafiber, the company doing the work, are proposing to run fiber to all residences in the city, indicated in green on the map. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
March 26, 2026
Officials with the company leading the expansion of Marysville’s fiber offerings say there will be issues when work begins in the coming weeks but urged residents to bear with them through the process...
Marysville district seeks to address misinformation
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Superintendent proposes website feature to address misinformation
By Chad Williamson 
March 26, 2026
The Marysville School District is implementing a new feature on its web page to try to deal with misinformation that sometimes filters through the community on social media. Marysville Superintendent ...
Drone leads to quick apprehension of suspect in Plain City
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Above is footage from the Union County Sheriff’s Office drone showing the suspect, Jack Fox II, attempting to elude deputies in the woods near Adams Road in Plain City on Tuesday. The drone allowed the sheriff’s office to locate Fox within 12 minutes of his escape from deputies and track his movements until he was taken into custody. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 25, 2026
The Union County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a suspect who fled into the woods within 12 minutes with the help of a drone on Tuesday morning. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, deputie...
Paris Township donates money for city parks
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By Michael Williamson 
March 25, 2026
Paris Township is planning to give the City of Marysville $90,000 over the next few years that will be earmarked for future parks-related projects. Tony Eufinger, a Paris Township trustee, made the an...
Richwood will try to renew streets levy
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By Kyle Meddles 
March 25, 2026
A pair of council issues saw decisions on Monday evening during Richwood’s village council meeting, including a resolution on the village’s ordinances for food trucks and an expiring road levy. Counci...
City egg scramble sees hundreds
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 25, 2026
Hundreds of people turned out for Marysville’s Egg Scramble at Partners Park Saturday morning. Officials with Main Street Marysville said that while the Easter event gave out more than 600 wristbands ...
Chick-fil-A traffic plan set
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 24, 2026
Chick-fil-A is set to open April 2 and Marysville officials are working with the company to ensure traffic moves as smoothly as possible. With the anticipated traffic pressures that Thursday through t...
Wind shear chaos
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Dispatchers in the Union County Sheriff’s Office 911 center, shown above, handle several calls on a daily basis. Dispatchers in the center on March 13 during the wind storm handled four-times the call volume of a typical afternoon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Dispatchers describe being in the 911 center as March 13 winds hit
By Michael Williamson 
March 24, 2026
Once calls started coming into the Union County Sheriff’s Office 911 center on March 13, they didn’t quit for nearly three hours. The day started out normally for dispatch supervisors Rachel Kerr and ...
Fork threat leads to domestic violence charge
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Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
March 24, 2026
A Marysville man with prior convictions of domestic violence faces a third-degree felony charge after allegedly threatening to stab his mother with a fork. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Ree...
A March hail in Plain City
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By Michael Williamson 
March 23, 2026
Quarter-size hail pieces land with a bang on rooftops and walkways in Plain City Sunday night. A thunderstorm system passed through the area into the evening hours, bringing thunder, lighting, rain an...
Domestic violence call leads to abduction charges and arrest
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 23, 2026
A Marysville man is in police custody and being charged with abduction and domestic violence after he was arrested early Monday morning. According to the Marysville Division of Police, officers arrest...
“I did commit the murder”
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Man who killed father with knife in Mill Valley admits guilt
By Kyle Meddles 
March 21, 2026
“I did commit the murder.” Those were the words of 28-year-old Micaiah Swindler, the man charged with stabbing his father to death at a Mill Valley home in April of 2025, during a plea hearing in the ...
Schools plan for AI surge
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By Chad Williamson 
March 21, 2026
Officials with the Marysville Exempted Village School District are exploring how artificial intelligence could eventually be used in classrooms, by teachers, students and, eventually, by the school bu...
County EMA director named to national post
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 21, 2026
Last year, Union County’s Emergency Management Agency worked to received accreditation from a national organization. This year, its director, Brad Gilbert, will be one of the people who now votes to a...
Two-vehicle crash prompts police, fire
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By Kyle Meddles 
March 20, 2026
A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of East Fourth Street and North Plum Street prompted a response from the Marysville fire and police departments at around 4:30 p.m., Thursday. Airbags were depl...
Demo of former water treatment plant underway
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 20, 2026
Construction crews work through the demolition of the former Marysville water treatment plant on North Main Street Thursday. While the right side of the building and tanks will come down, the left sid...
Janitor faces firing over harassment of teacher
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By Chad Williamson 
March 19, 2026
An internal investigation by Marysville Exempted Village Schools has substantiated allegations of sexual harassment against a district custodian concerning a teacher at Creekview Intermediate School. ...
Nuclear a local energy solution?
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Above is concept art of the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility, depicting three large reactor buildings that each house four units. The Cascade Advanced Energy Facility is a planned project in Washington State, spearheaded by Energy Northwest and supported by Amazon, to deploy multiple X-energy Xe-100 small modular reactors (SMRs). (Graphic submitted)
Phillips tells commissioners about clean power advancements
By Michael Williamson 
March 19, 2026
As growth continues locally and statewide, officials are going to need to figure out how to generate more power for various types of development in the area. One potential solution? Going nuclear. Eri...
NU softball squad drops game to West Jefferson
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North Union’s Hazlee Hall assumes her defensive position at third base. The Lady Cats dropped a game to West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
March 27, 2026
For six innings on Wednesday, North Union and West Jefferson were locked into a pitcher’s duel. Lady Cat pitcher Leah Cox and her West Jefferson counterpart, Jenna Mannon, each gave up just one run du...
Lady Panthers win first game of spring break journey
Sports
By Tim Miller 
March 27, 2026
Fairbanks’ softball team upped its record to 2-0 during its first game in Pigeon Forge, TN. The Lady Panthers turned in a 10-0 verdict over Kenston (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) in six innings. Maddi Sines wa...
Lady Monarchs hold off P. Central for softball victory
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Brooklyn Gamby of Marysville drives the ball during a game earlier this week. Gamby hit a home run during a 10-7 win over Pickerington Central. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
March 27, 2026
Marysville’s varsity softball team upped its record to 2-0 with a 10-7 victory at Pickerington Central. The Lady Monarchs took a 4-0 lead into the bottom of the second. Pickerington Central tallied it...
Boys, girls head basketball positions open at Triad
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By Tim Miller 
March 26, 2026
There will be a change at the top of both basketball programs at Triad High School. The school district has listed that both the boys varsity and girls varsity head coaching positions have been vacate...
Local girls cagers earn All-Ohio honors
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Glory Blevins of North Union, left photo, has been named to the All-Ohio Division V special mention list for the 2025-2026 season. Jenna Hackworth of Marysville, right photo, is on the Division I honorable mention list. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff and Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
March 26, 2026
All-Ohio accolades have been bestowed upon four local high school girls basketball players for the 2025-2026 season. The All-Ohio squads are named by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. Marysville...
NU opens with triumph
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NU pitcher Leah Cox prepares to release the ball against Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
March 26, 2026
It has been five years since Dawn Draper was in a dugout and on a field as a softball coach. Draper had previously spent 22 years as North Union’s head coach before returning this year to lead the Lad...
Sines pitches perfect game for FHS squad
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By Tim Miller 
March 26, 2026
Fairbanks senior Maddi Sines threw a perfect game during a five-inning run-rule softball victory over Elgin. Sines struck out three and did allow any hits or walks during the Lady Panthers’ 10-0 verdi...
MHS softball team rallies for victory over Watterson
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Marysville’s Jillian Rausch tries to reach back and tag second base during the season-opening win over Bishop Watterson. She was caught stealing on the play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
March 26, 2026
Marysville varsity softball head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell didn’t like how her team started Tuesday’s season-opening game against Columbus Bishop Watterson. She did, however, like how the contest ...
Ben Logan wrestler places second at state junior high tournament
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By Tim Miller 
March 26, 2026
Bristol Blair of Benjamin Logan placed first in her weight class during the OAC junior high girls state wrestling tournament. The placement completed the first year of wrestling for the Benjamin Logan...
JA, Triad softball squads open season with mixed results
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Jonathan Alder’s Taryn Miller delivers a pitch in this file photo. Miller gave up only two hits during a victory over Columbus Bishop Hartley to begin the 2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
March 26, 2026
The softball teams from Jonathan Alder and Triad had mixed results during their recent 2026 season-opening games. Jonathan Alder clubbed Columbus Bishop Hartley, 13-1, while Triad dropped verdicts of ...
Hall of Fame coach Dawn Draper returns to NU softball dugout
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North Union’s varsity softball team is pictured from left, front row, Hazlee Hall, Kailin McElroy, Regan Fox, Leah Cox, Laela Caldwell, Karie Leiter and Chloe McElroy; second row, Tinlee Martino, Rylee Fox, Meleia Primavera, Jenna Berridge, Emma McElroyand Adalee Hunt; back row, head coach Dawn Draper, assistant coach Terry Setser, Kale Keigley, Josie Held, Kailyn Colegrove, assistant coach Steve Allen and assistant coach Logan Martino. Not pictured, Kennedy Harrah. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
March 26, 2026
The past of North Union softball is definitely connected to the present as the Lady Cats prepare of the 2026 season. Dawn Draper coached North Union for 22 years and last guided the team in 2021, She ...
N. Union track squads will switch divisions for 2026 season
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By Bob Putman 
March 26, 2026
In addition to combining returning letter winners with newcomers, high school track teams across the state of Ohio will also be adjusting to other changes. For the 2026 track season and beyond, the Oh...
Former MHS assistant coach takes over NU baseball team
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North Union’s varsity baseball team is pictured from left, front row, Brooks Will, Hayden Bright, Blaine Ware, Peyton Davis andJace Phipps; middle row, Austin McMahon, Owen Wills, assistant coach Geoff Phipps, head coach Todd Wilcox, Jason Creamans and Greyson Bledsoe; back row, Dominic Hainline, Braylen Riffle, Jaxon Mabery, Logan Lewis, Alex Dexter, Memphis Leiter and Owen Wilcox. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
March 26, 2026
The 2025 record was not what the North Union baseball team was looking to have. But head coach Todd Wilcox, who is beginning his first year at the helm of the Wildcats, has some optimism despite the t...
MHS track athletes will look to fill roles
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Members of Marysville High School’s girls track and field team are from left, front row, Izzy Hamilton, Saee Karpe, Yeraly Guerrero, Valentina Salcedo Hernandez, Elena Brown, Keilana Ferguson, Angel-Christina Moss, Vivian Smith, River Wedertz, Samantha Little and Emily Franco; second row, Olivia Fishman, Brianna Lekeaka, Emmalyn Rohrs, Brooke Dodson, Lisa Wacera, Cameron Cave, Lyla Channell, Addie Keller, Bella Binfet and Kaylee Green; third row, Katelyn Niekamp, Alyssa Przeklasa, Presley Kleiber, Chloe Miller, Kate Clarridge, McKenna Schwartzengraber, Ava Mordhorst, Anastasia Hurtado, Brooklyn Schwartzengraber, Martina Wood and Macie Barta; fourth row, Cheyenne Blevins, Alana Rutter, Helena Mize, Olivia Looney, Cheyanna Bass, MJ Pepper, Grace Gregory, Chloe Cordle, Regan Forkin, Ella Fuchs and Emma Garner; fifth row, coach Chris Terzis, coach Mary Calvert, Kara Moeller, Alana Fernandez-Busto, Reagan Cooke, Abigail Connolly, Sadie Patten, Adi Clark, Madi Fidler, coach Jen Garner and coach Luci Howard; sixth row, Savannah Morse, Kenzie Slagle, head coach Luke Sundermeier, coach Jim Hodakievic, coach Alex Budde, China Broussard and Hannah Fink. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
By Tim Miller 
March 24, 2026
The 2026 outdoor track and field campaign will feature a relative return to normalcy for the Marysville Monarchs after several years of unique challenges. This means each athlete will play a critical ...
LAX teams look to improve
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Marysville’s girls lacrosse team is pictured from left, front row, Mary Magday, Baily Smith, Teresa Dinh, Riley Zortman, Sophia Barcus and Mahogany White; second row, Andrea Mendez-Olarte, Darby Steubs, Sara McNamara, Abby Thompson and Faythe Willis; third row, Grace Barcus, Dinah Jones, Paisley Myers, Angelina Bartoli, Emilia Herman and Addy Ross; fourth row, manager Jayden Birch, Emmalee Pendell, Bella Marshall, Paisley Smith, Lily Strouse and assistant coach Brandi Hott; fifth row, assistant coach Ryan Swart, Elin Clem, Aayva Arnold, Kayla Oboczky and head coach Whitney Brofford. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
By Tim Miller 
March 24, 2026
The girls lacrosse team from Marysville High School will look to improve upon last spring’s 9-12 record. The Lady Monarchs have moved to Region 1 for prep girls squads. “This is a good move for our te...
Lady Monarchs have solid softball depth
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Marysville’s softball team is pictured from left, front row, Lexi Hakola, Caroline Smith, Rylee Lopez, Josie Bumgarner, Kylie Levings, Gwen Dyal, Lauren Mobley, Addyson Housler and Shayla Seay; second row, Brooklyn Gamby, Brie Jennings, Camila Garcia, Katelyn Bickerstaff, Zoey Melcher, Jillian Rausch, Sophie Melchor and Ellie Lowe; third row, Madelyn Russolillo, Maci Lee, Addison Altizer, Jazzlyn Hardy, Sophia Brashears and Kylie Snyder; fourth row, coach Amber Setser, Ainsley Rogan, Kaitlyn Lageman, Abigail Bryant, Jaidan Hutchins and manager Kyliee Blackburn; fifth row, assistant coaches Kayla Sedgewick and Thomas Rogan, head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell and assistant coaches Brent Maxwell, Jeremy Segner and Tim Wood. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
By Tim Miller 
March 24, 2026
Solid depth, including two key pitchers, should help Marysville High School’s softball team turn in another successful season. The Lady Monarchs finished with an overall record of 21-7 during the 2025...
Marysville netters will look to improve upon 2025 season record
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Members of the Monarch boys tennis team are from left, front row, Brayden Clementz, Ethan Kiefer, Dhairya Patel, Cayden Larrinz, Bryer Miller, Zac Clodfelder and Ethan Sterin; middle row, Matthew Armstrong, Clayton McDonald, Taiki Pelpich, Jacob Burhanna, Cooper Harvey and Soorya Loganand; backrow, assistant coach Bill Romine, Henry McClelland, Brayden Logsdon, Theron Decker, Niyhishsaran Kolaram and head coach Brian Ash. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
By Tim Miller 
March 24, 2026
Marysville’s boys tennis team will look to improve upon last spring’s 8-5 record. The Monarchs placed fourth in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division. “We lost a couple of close divisional mat...
Monarch baseball squad has new leadership this spring
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Members of Marysville’s varsity baseball team are from left, front row, Carson Collins, Mason Springs, Andrew Heizer, Jack Rozanski, Jesus Escalona, Gavin Betts and Jackson Melish; second row, Cade Bryant, Cam Taylor, James Hackworth, Aloysius Roseburrough, Paul Green and Cam Schulze; third row, Carter Dunn, Mac Rausch, Ryan Melish, Jacob Layne, Brady Carper, Jackson Snyder and Owen Harbold; fourth row, head coach Dustin Wade and assistant coaches John Melish, Blake Storr, Jack Christian and Chuck Gould. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
By Tim Miller 
March 24, 2026
Marysville High School’s baseball program will be under new leadership for the 2026 season. Former MHS assistant coach Dustin Wade replaces Nick Blake as the varsity head coach. The Monarchs finished ...
Monarch hoopsters earn conference accolades
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Cole Brewer (left) and Jenna Hackworth (right) of Marysville have earned first-team basketball honors in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division for the 2025-2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
March 23, 2026
Several Marysville High School basketball players have earned Ohio Capital Conference honors for the 2025-2026 season. Cole Brewer earned first-team accolades in the circuit’s Cardinal Division for th...
Cagers earn Ohio Heritage Conference honors
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Mara Vicari, left, and Evan Wiedmann, right, of Fairbanks have been named to the Ohio Heritage Conference first-team basketball squads. Wiedmann was also named the circuit’s North Division boys player of the year. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
March 23, 2026
The Ohio Heritage Conference has named its boys and girls basketball teams for the 2025-2026 season. Fairbanks junior Evan Wiedmann has been named the boys player of the year in the OHC North Division...