Jonathan Alder ladies club Kenton Ridge during soccer match
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Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (left) controls the ball during a 2025 match. McGrath tallied four goals during the Lady Panthers’ victory over Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
The Lady Pioneers of Jonathan Alder rolled past Kenton Ridge, 10-0, during a soccer match. The triumph improved JA to 5-2-1 overall and 4-0-0 in the K...
Fairbanks girls win OHC golf tournament
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Savannah Blust, above, was the top individual golfer. (Photo submitted)
Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
Fairbanks’ girls golf team captured the championship of the 2026 Ohio Heritage Conference tournament. The Lady Panthers shot a 373, followed by Mechan...
Triad gridders ready for full game against Greenon
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Triad’s Dawson Hess (9) picks up yardage in the first half against Springfield Catholic Central. Also pictured for the Cardinals are Blayk Thomas (5), De’Von Minor (4), Logan Simms (72) and Duncan Funderburgh (45). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
It will feel more like a full Friday evening this week for Triad High School’s football team. The Cardinals will take their 2-1 record on the road to ...
Corn Carnival royalty crowned
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By Michael Williamson 
September 11, 2026
Candidates for Plain City’s Corn Carnival court await the announcement of who will be crowned king and queen Wednesday during the festival’s opening ceremony. Levi Moran, pictured at left, was named k...
“It really was a bomb”
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FBI agents, firefighters, rescue workers and engineers work at the Pentagon crash site on Sept. 14, 2001, three days after a hijacked American Airlines flight slammed into the building on Sept. 11. (Photo submitted)
Area man recalls scene at Pentagon on 9/11
By Michael Williamson 
September 10, 2026
On Sept. 11, 2001, Union County, like much of the world, watched the events in New York City, Washington, D.C. and rural Pennsylvania unfold over national news broadcasts on television. Carl Ey, a res...
Fifth Street to reopen for weekend events
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By Michael Williamson 
September 10, 2026
Work has officially started on East Fifth Street in Marysville but a number of notable events are set to happen this weekend. Will the road work impact those events? City officials said no because the...
Dog swim held at city pool
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By Chad Williamson 
September 10, 2026
Dogs take to the water during the annual Marysville Dog Swim at the Marysville Municipal Pool on Sept. 8. The annual end-of-summer event gave local dogs a chance to swim and play in the pool before it...
Duck race
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 9, 2026
Hundreds of rubber ducks were released into Spain Creek Monday morning during the North Lewisburg Bicentennial celebration. Local Scout Troop 87 sold ducks for an entry fee, with the first three ducks...
Pioneer story takes the stage
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Residents will have two opportunities to see Path of the Pioneer, the one-man show about Jonathan Alder, this week on Sept. 11 and 12. Shown above is actor Verne Hendrick, left, who plays Alder, Daniel Rodriguez Hijo, center, the playwright/director and stage manager Ally Yeom during rehearsals for the show this summer. (Photo submitted)
JAHS grad brings Jonathan Alder's story to life
By Michael Williamson 
September 9, 2026
For many current and former Pioneers, the figure of Jonathan Alder may be a mysterious face on a school poster or the mascot for the district in an old photograph. To others he might simply be a names...
Marysville remembers 25 years after 9/11
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 9, 2026
The City of Marysville will honor the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 this week and Marysville Fire Chief Nate Burns said with each passing year, remembering that day gets more and more important. ...
Drive-thru flu clinic planned
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 8, 2026
The Union County Health Department is offering drive-thru flu vaccinations on Friday, Oct. 2 at Jerome Township Fire Station 211. This year’s clinic runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and is done by appointm...
What’s a bicentennial without fireworks
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 8, 2026
Members of the North Lewisburg Police Department watch over the crowd as fireworks are set off over the village Sunday night as part of the bicentennial celebration. The village had two weekends packe...
Transportation planning important to 161 corridor success east of Plain City
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Several projects are planned for the Route 161 corridor east of Plain City. One of them is Dublin’s West Innovation District, shown above, a 2,000-acre project with frontage that stretches nearly two miles along the corridor from Kileville east to U.S. 33. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
September 5, 2026
Transportation is major focus for the Route 161 corridor group, especially as plans for projects along the roadway stack up. Officials met recently to continue discussions on how to handle an influx o...
General election sample ballots available next week
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By Michael Williamson 
September 5, 2026
Sample ballots should be available for Union County residents to view soon as election candidates, issues and dates come into focus. Brandon Clay with the county’s board of elections told the county c...
Rich beyond measure
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former Marysville High School head football coach Rich Weiskircher stands in front of the new sign naming the school football field in his honor during a surprise ceremony Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Marysville field named in honor of former football coach Rich Weiskircher
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2026
Retired Marysville High School head football coach Rich Weiskircher is a member of three different halls of fame. His name has now been added to a permanent MHS sports facility. Weiskircher was surpri...
American Honda tops 1M sales through August
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 4, 2026
American Honda Motor surpassed 1 million vehicle sales for the year in August, reaching the milestone a month earlier than it did in 2025. The automaker reported sales of 133,996 vehicles in August, u...
Dellinger to share expertise at Farm Science Review
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Attendees of a previous Farm Science review look over a Case IH combine harvester equipped with a corn header. This year's event will take place at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in Madison County on Sept. 22-24. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 4, 2026
One of Union County’s agricultural educators will be among the experts helping small-scale farmers learn practical skills at this month’s Farm Science Review. Wayne Dellinger, with the county’s Ohio S...
Time capsule contents damaged by water
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The West Mansfield time capsule, buried in 1976, is excavated from its resting place at Veteran’s Park near the schoolhouse at North Main Street and Lake Avenue. The capsule was removed ahead of Monday’s 50-year anniversary event. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 3, 2026
A time capsule buried in West Mansfield 50 years ago has been opened, but water intrusion reportedly left some of its contents blackened, moldy and potentially beyond saving. The 1976 time capsule was...
Dahlia Show marks 60 years in city
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Dick Westfall is a Marysville resident and vice chairman of the Annual Dahlia Show. He has been growing dahlias since 1961 and won many showcases across the country including a best of show award in Wooster back in 2021. He continues to grow dahlias despite recently turning 93. Westfall is pictured above among dahlia flowers at last year’s show at the Marysville YMCA. The show returns for its 60th anniversary this weekend at the YMCA. (Photo submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
September 3, 2026
The Annual Dahlia Show celebrates its 60th year of bringing the kaleidoscopic flowers to Marysville this weekend. The Greater Columbus Dahlia Society kicks off its two-day show at the Marysville Famil...
Flying over barriers
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Kayla Livingston, instructor for the new aviation program at Marysville Early College High School, shown above, is a certified flight instructor and is leading the new Ohio Hi-Point Career Center satellite program designed to introduce students to aviation-related careers. (Photo submitted)
Marysville's new program aims to make flight careers accessible to all students
By Chad Williamson 
September 2, 2026
Aviation has long had a reputation of attracting people with two attributes - money and connections. As the instructor of a new aviation program offered through Ohio Hi-Point Career Center at Marysvil...
Mill Creek inspires massive Uptown mural
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 1, 2026
A northern Ohio artist has been selected to design and paint the mural on the Union County building in Uptown Marysville. Main Street Marysville selected Jenna Greenwalt of Forged Ingrain in Perry, Oh...
Simple times remembered
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 1, 2026
North Lewisburg’s bicentennial festivities got underway with a variety of nostalgic events from movies in the park, above, to potato sack races, below. The activities continue next weekend. Additional...
Family’s dog shot in Fifth Street yard
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By Kyle Meddles 
September 1, 2026
The Marysville Police Department is actively investigating after a family’s dog was shot and killed in Marysville on Saturday night into Sunday morning. According to police reports, an officer respond...
MHS netters fall to Dublin Scioto
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
Marysville’s girls tennis team dropped a 3-2 verdict to Dublin Scioto. Singles -Deol (DS) defeated Sami Haigh (M) 6-1, 6-2; -Siva (DS) topped Mae Archy (M) 6-0, 6-0; -Aluma (DS) beat Ady Bradford (M) ...
Triad, Benjamin Logan spikers win matches
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By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
Triad’s varsity volleyball team swept Mechanicsburg by scores of 25-11, 25-23, 25-10. Avery Eaton and Reagyn Welty both finished with 14 kills for the Lady Cardinals. Madison Melidor finished with sev...
Panthers looking for first win when they host Greeneview
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Fairbanks’ Carson Shope (2) and Vinnie Morton (5) stop an Indian Lake ball carrier earlier in the season. The Panthers will host Greeneview this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
The word turnover isn’t a favorite among any football coach, unless his team benefits from the exchange in possession. It certainly wasn’t a favorite for Fairbanks head coach David Carroll after last ...
Journal-Tribune names local football players of week
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By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
Colin Wimmers, Marysville’s senior running back, has been named the Monarchs’ player of the week. Wimmers rushed for 160 yards and scored a touchdown during MHS’ (2-1) 15-10 win over Lancaster. Fairba...
Fairbanks, Alder spikers triumph
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By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
A three-set sweep over Northeastern pushed Fairbanks’ volleyball record to 5-2 overall and 5-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The Lady Panthers won by scores of 25-19, 25-10, 25-18. Liviann Maine fi...
North Union remains undefeated in golf competition
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By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
North Union’s boys golfers remained unbeaten (11-0) after a 160-174 victory over Indian Lake. Alex Jolliff led NU with a 35, followed by Ethan Monroe-38, Rawley Risner-43, Jenson Stover-44, Hudysyn Wi...
Unbeaten Wildcats, JA set to battle Friday
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North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar (above photo-No. 11) and Jonathan Alder’s Trey Bentley (below photo-No. 3) pick up yardage. Hajjar and Bentley will help lead their respective teams on Friday when Jonathan Alder hosts North Union. (Photo of Hajjar submitted, Journal-Tribune photo of Bentley by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
-- -- The marquee local high school football game this week will match a pair of area squads that have yet to experience the bitter taste of defeat this season. Jonathan Alder and North Union will bot...
North Union wins girls portion of cross country races held during invitational at Fairbanks
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Kailin McElroy, above, of North Union competes during races at Tuesday’s cross country invitational hosted by the Panthers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
The annual “Farm”banks High School cross country invitational was held on a hot and humid Tuesday evening. It was hosted by the Fairbanks Panthers. FHS hosted North Union, Marion Harding and Columbus ...
MHS grad Powers reflects on being named Kansas State grid captain for 2026 campaign
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Marysville High School graduate Gabe Powers (center) makes a tackle during a game for The Ohio State Buckeyes. A senior on the 2026 Kansas State University roster, Powers is one of six team captains for the Wildcats this season. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
Gabe Powers is among the most decorated football players in the history of Marysville High School. He earned Ohio Capital Conference and Central District accolades throughout his career and in 2021, w...
Alder girls win match over FHS
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By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team edged Fairbanks, 1-0. The lone goal of the match came from JA’s Gabby Picciano. Jonathan Alder’s Elliott Hecht turned away four Lady Panther shots on goal. Alder imp...
Raider gridders split contests
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By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
The Benjamin Logan seventh-grade football team fell to the visiting Tecumseh Arrows by a final score of 30-0. On defense, Chad Johnson led the way with three tackles and a forced fumble that Boston Ba...
JA golfers top Urbana
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By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys golf team topped Urbana, 164-219. Cam Barton led the Pioneers with a 40. He was followed by Rylan Cron-41, Parker McBride-41, Ryan Sowers-42, Austin Meriweather-45 and Eli Hecht-...
Monarchs will face Bradley with new starting quarterback
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Monarch quarterback AJ Shroyer attempts a pass against Lancaster. An injury to senior Evan Beany has propelled the sophomore Shroyer into the starting position. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
For the next week or two, the Marysville High School football team will have a different quarterback at the helm. Sophomore AJ Shroyer was pressed into duty last Friday during the Monarchs’ 15-10 vict...
Lady Monarch CC squad wins another Wapakoneta title
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Marysville’s Cameron Cave (center) is pictured during a 2025 meet. Cave helped lead the Lady Monarchs to the championship of the 2026 Wakpakoneta night meet. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
Marysville’s girls varsity cross country team won the Wapakoneta night meet for the eighth consecutive year. The Lady Monarchs captured the event with 46 points. Wapakoneta was the runner-up with 91 p...
JA soccer squads defeat Graham
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By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team improved to 4-0-0 overall and 3-0-0 in the Central Buckeye Conference with a 2-0 victory over Graham. Grayson Adams tallied both of the Pioneers’ goals, while Will Ha...
FHS spikers battle Triad for four-set OHC victory
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Fairbanks’ Liviann Maine (left) blasts the ball past Triad’s Reagyn Welty (2) and Madison Melidor (center). Also pictured for Triad is Hunter Hoffman (15). FHS won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
A pair of neighboring Ohio Heritage Conference rivals waged a fierce volleyball battle. Fairbanks turned back Triad during a four-set match that saw numerous stalemates and lead changes. In the end, t...
Ben Logan drops game to Lima Senior
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By Tim Miller 
September 5, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s football team dropped to 1-2 on the season with an 18-10 setback to Lima Senior (2-1). The Raiders’ lone touchdown came during the opening quarter when Adam Tinsman scored on a 14-yar...
Cardinals pound SCC in game that lasts only one half
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Triad’s Duncan Funderburgh (45) stops a Springfield Catholic Central ball carrier in his tracks. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Collin Organ (33). The Cardinals clubbed the Irish, 48-0, during a game that was only played to the conclusion of the first half. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 5, 2026
From the very first offensive play of the game, football fans at Triad High School realized it just wasn’t going to be Springfield Catholic Central’s night on Friday. The Irish won the pregame coin to...
North Union Wildcats topple Northmor; improve to 3-0
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North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) picks up yardage in this file photo. Arver scored three touchdowns during a win at Northmor on Friday. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
By Bob Putman 
September 5, 2026
The first half had things a little off-center for the North Union football team. But the Wildcats had a much smoother time in the second half on Friday in the non-league contest at Northmor. Leading 2...