Lady Monarchs drop five-set match to London
Sports
Ava Landry (3) of MHS sends the ball pasts a London blocker. The teams battled to a five-set match with the Red Raiders winning 3-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Josh Kaeser 
September 22, 2026
London and Marysville traded sets throughout a back-and-forth battle before the Red Raiders pulled away in the fifth game to earn a 3-2 volleyball vic...
J. Alder spikers remain perfect with sweep past N. Catholic
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Jonathan Alder’s Peyton Hanna goes up for the ball during a recent match. The Lady Pioneers are now 13-0 after sweeping Newark Catholic. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Tim Miller 
September 22, 2026
Newark Catholic became the latest victim of Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team. The Lady Pioneers upped their record to 13-0 with a 25-23, 25-18, 25-14 ...
Veterans Day program set for Nov. 8
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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 R...
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...
Students to get voice at Marysville board meetings
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 17, 2026
Marysville students could soon have a regular voice at Board of Education meetings through a new policy establishing student participation in the district’s governance process. The Marysville Exempted...
Demolition could spur Town Run reroute
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The map above shows two potential future alignments for Town Run through Uptown Marysville. The green line shows the waterway’s existing route, while the blue and red lines show alternatives that would move portions of Town Run from beneath private properties and place more of the waterway beneath city streets. City officials said the potential rerouting is part of a larger effort to address Town Run as it winds through the city. (Photo submitted)
By Chad Williamson 
September 17, 2026
The planned demolition of the former Goodwill building on South Main Street could be about more than removing a deteriorating structure from Uptown Marysville. The removal of the building could be the...
Report cards released, Marysville slips
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Other area districts hold steady
By Kyle Meddles 
September 16, 2026
Most area school districts held steady on the latest Ohio School Report Cards, but Marysville was the exception, slipping by half a star in the state’s overall rating. Five of the six area districts r...
Milling about
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By Kevin Behrens 
September 16, 2026
Crews perform milling work at the intersection of Seventh and Buckeye streets as part of the City of Marysville’s 2026 paving program. City officials said crews are beginning the paving project in the...
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Students gather around the Scotts Miracle-Gro display during the 2025 Crafted in Union County event at Marysville High School. The annual Manufacturing Month program gives students from around Union County an opportunity to learn about local manufacturers, the products they make and potential career opportunities close to home. This year’s event is scheduled for Oct. 29 at Marysville High School, with more than 800 students expected to participate. (Photo submitted)
By Chad Williamson 
September 16, 2026
Local officials want students to know they don’t necessarily have to leave the area to find a career. Organizers hope to have more than 800 students participate in this year’s Crafted in Union County ...
Japanese investment has deep local roots
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By Chad Williamson 
September 16, 2026
A recent international business conference in Indianapolis highlighted a relationship Union County economic development officials say is particularly visible close to home. Union County Economic Devel...
Fire hits joint-rec ball facility
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The fire originated inside of the maintenance side of the multi-use building at the baseball fields at the Union County Joint Recreation Facility. Pictured above is a look inside the maintenance area after the fire, including the John Deere Gator that was damaged by the heat. (Photo submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
September 16, 2026
The Marysville Fire Department quickly responded to a fire at the concessions and maintenance building for the ball diamonds on County Home Road Monday. Fire Chief Nathan Burns said a coach with some ...
Open Doors offers look at county history
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 15, 2026
Union County residents will have several opportunities to get a look behind the scenes at local historic sites this week as part of the statewide Ohio Open Doors program. Union County is participating...
Foam schooling
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By Kevin Behrens 
September 15, 2026
Kim  Richardson, left, takes a picture of her granddaughter during Trinity Lutheran School’s recent back-to-school kickoff event, which included filling the playground with foam. (Journal-Tribune by K...
FHS teachers try on news shoes
Education, News
A big part of the newspaper shoes project was for students to present their creations to their teachers and ask them to try them on. Above, Fairbanks High School teacher Kaitlin Hawkey has a laugh as third-year engineering student Kalen Archer presents the newspaper shoes he made for her during class. Hawkey did successfully wear the shoes and even walked around in them for a short time as she began her lecture. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Engineering students turn J-T newspapers into wearable shoes
By Kyle Meddles 
September 15, 2026
For most people, yesterday's newspapers are thrown out in the recycling bin. For engineering students at Fairbanks, old copies of the Journal-Tribune were turned into shoes for their teachers’ feet. M...
State funds workforce housing around Ohio
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Franklin County project gets $1M
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 14, 2026
A Franklin County project will receive $1 million from the state to convert an existing office building into a mixed-use development as part of a statewide effort to create more workforce housing near...
Athens man charged after 13-mile pursuit
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Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
September 14, 2026
A man from Athens has been charged after allegedly swallowing narcotics and leading police on a 13-mile chase. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Matthew David Diamond, 41, of Athens, and charge...
Benjamin Logan eighth-grade gridders blast Indian Lake
Sports
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...
NU boys, girls runners win titles during Triad Invitational
Sports
By Bob Putman 
September 22, 2026
North Union made a clean sweep, winning both the boys and girls titles in the Triad Invitational cross country meet on Saturday. Helped by three runners in the top 10, the Wildcats scored 62 points in...
Lady Monarch golfers place sixth at Olentangy Orange Invitational
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Marysville’s McKinley Samaniego chips the ball during the Olentangy Orange Invitational. The Lady Monarch golfer placed seventh as an individual in the tournament. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
September 22, 2026
Marysville’s girls golf team placed sixth during the recent 13-team Olentangy Orange Invitational. Olentangy Berlin B captured the team title with a score of 354. Olentangy Orange B, Grove City, Watki...
Fairbanks boys soccer squad tops Greeneview
Sports
By Bob Putman 
September 21, 2026
Fairbanks’ boys soccer team upped its record to 9-2-0 overall and 3-0-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 3-0 shutout over Greeneview. Nolan Baker and Ty Schroeder both tallied a pair of goals fo...
Jonathan Alder spikers win battle of unbeatens with 3-0 sweep over Ben Logan
Sports
In the top photo, Jonathan Alder’s Audrey Lange (20) blasts the ball past Benjamin Logan blockers. Also pictured for the Lady Pioneers are Cailyn Glick (22), Kacey Anderson (18), Anna Hayes and Kylie Trout (red jersey). Jonathan Alder won the battle of the unbeatens with a sweep over the Lady Raiders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 21, 2026
The outcome of the match had nothing to do with divisional standings. It was, however, a contest that pitted a pair of undefeated volleyball teams against each other. Jonathan Alder and Benjamin Logan...
Panthers win first game of season; Jonathan Alder remains unbeaten
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2026
A Fairbanks defense that intercepted four passes and limited the opponent to 150 yards of total offense led to the Panthers’ first victory of the 2026 football season. Fairbanks turned back Southeaste...
MHS coach sees positives despite loss to Upper Arlington
Sports
An Upper Arlington defender loses his helmet while pursuing MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer (25) on Friday. The Monarchs lost to the Golden Bears, 28-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Chad Williamson 
September 19, 2026
There’s not much difference in a 34-point loss and a 28-point setback on the scoreboard. There was, however, a world of difference in Marysville coach Mike Young’s reaction to the two margins. A week ...
Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty
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Triad’s Dawson Hess is hidden by the Cedarville receiver, but was still able to break up the pass. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Ty Botkins (6). Triad lost its Homecoming game, 28-27. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2026
“The guys fought hard and I’m proud of them.” Those were the first words out of the mouth of Triad head football coach Tim Melvin after the Cardinals’ 28-27 loss to Cedarville on Homecoming night. “Fo...
North Union Wildcats lose Homecoming heartbreaker on Urbana’s late TD
Sports
North Union’s Dom Hainline (3) picks up yardage during the Homecoming game against Urbana. NU fell, 34-33. (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
September 19, 2026
North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar did not have a lot of words after Friday night’s Homecoming game against Urbana. “There are not a lot of words when you lose one like this,” Hajjar said. Th...
QB spot may be in flux when Triad Cardinals host Cedarville football squad
Sports
Triad linebacker Duncan Funderburgh (45) brings down a Springfield Catholic Central ball carrier in this file photo. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Collin Organ (33). Triad will host Cedarville this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2026
For the second consecutive year, Triad’s football team is facing the prospect of being without its top quarterback for an extended amount of time. It’s the same quarterback. As a junior in 2025, Blayk...
JA girls soccer team moves to top of standings with win
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team climbed to the top of the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail Division. The Lady Pioneers moved to 6-0-0 in the circuit with a 3-0 victory over Shawnee. Jonath...
FHS spikers sweep SCC
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2026
A three-set sweep past Springfield Catholic Central kept Fairbanks’ volleyball record unblemished in the Ohio Heritage Conference. FHS improved to 7-2 overall and 6-0 in the OHC with a 25-4, 25-7, 25-...
Girls golfers from Union, Madison counties compete in annual tourney
Sports
Marysville’s girls golf team shot a score of 184 during the Union-Madison counties invitational. Members of the Lady Monarch team are from left, Kaitlyn Stover, Kennedy Silcott, McKinley Samaniego, Addy Ross and Savannah Huntington. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2026
The girls golf teams from Union and Madison County high schools recently competed in the annual tournament at Locust Hills. The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks won the event with a team score of 173. Savan...
Alder, Lady Cats linksmen among best in circuit event
Sports
North Union’s girls golf team is pictured from left, front row, Bella Rensel, Gabby Lindsey, Lily Hall and Leah Bledsoe; second row, Lexi Golinghorst, Jadyn Gilley, Hannah Lidala, Delaney Workman and Miri Taylor; back row, head coach Mitchell Loomis, Macey Stiffler, Lanie Spencer and assistant coach Kelsie Price. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
September 18, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls golf team finished the season in first place of Central Buckeye Conference play, winning all 10 of its Kenton Trail Division matches. -- The girls golf team from Jonathan Alder ...
Jonathan Alder, North Union shine during CBC boys golf tourney, season
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Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity golf team are from left, front row, Rylan Cron, Parker McBride, Austin Meriweather and Eli Hecht; second row, Mitch Koester (head coach), Cam Barton, Ryan Sowers and Brandon Whitt (assistant coach). (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
September 18, 2026
Jonathan Alder had the top three individual placers on its way to winning the Kenton Trail Division in the Central Buckeye Conference boys golf tournament at Locust Hills Golf Course. The Pioneers fin...
Pioneers look to remain unbeaten with grid contest at Springfield Shawnee
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Trey Bentley (3) picks up yardage against North Union as NU’s Wyatt Arver (21) comes in for a tackle. The Pioneers (4-0) will play at Springfield Shawnee on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
The 2026 high school football regular season will reach its midway point on Friday with Jonathan Alder looking to remain unbeaten. The Pioneers will take their 4-0 record into a game at Springfield Sh...
Jon Alder VB team turns back long-time rival London
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
Arch-rival London is yet another team to fall victim to Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball squad. The Lady Pioneers improved to 11-0 overall and 5-0 in the Kenton Trail Division of the Central Buckey...
Injured Lady Monarch spikers drop three-set match to Dublin Jerome
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Marysville’s Giana Marchetti (2) sends the ball past Dublin Jerome blockers. MHS lost the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
An injury-depleted Marysville varsity volleyball team fought hard but ran out of steam during a three-set loss to Dublin Jerome on Tuesday. The Lady Celtics turned back MHS by scores of 25-20, 25-19, ...
Local grid players of week call offensive backfields their home
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
The offensive backfield is highlighted this week as the Journal-Tribune has named its top players from last Friday’s games. Colin Wimmers is Marysville’s player of the week. The senior running back le...