Local YMCA restroom policy under scrutiny

By Mac Cordell

“There has been no policy change.”

That’s the message Trevor Secord, CEO of the Union County Family YMCA, is working to get out.

“If you have been using the YMCA, it’ll be exactly the same as it was last week, as it was last month, as it was last year,” Secord said. “If you’ve enjoyed ...

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Pumpkin drops held

By From JT Staff Reports

November 6, 2024

Marysville held a pair of Pumpkin Drops, one Sunday afternoon and one Monday afternoon, at Decker Fire Station. Residents could bring their own pumpkins to be dropped from the city’s ladder truck Sund...

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Voters hit the polls

By Chad Williamson

November 6, 2024

Voter turnout in Union County and around the country was very strong for the 2024 election. While more than 40% of the county’s registered voters cast their ballots early, many polling locations, incl...

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Programs impact school behavior issues

By Michael Williamson

November 5, 2024

Reports of youth behavioral issues in Union County are going down and the Mental Health and Recovery Board said it’s due in large part to the increase in prevention programs in schools. As part of the...

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City eyes changes to facade improvement grants

By Mac Cordell

November 5, 2024

Marysville City Council is discussing potential changes to a pair of programs designed to improve the city’s Uptown. Council President Donald Boerger said he wanted council to look at and discuss the ...

Fairbanks, North Union athletes closely finish during Division III state CC competition

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North Union’s Kennedy Ludwig (left) strides step-for-step with Fairbanks’ Sadie Miller (right) during the second mile of the OHSAA state cross country meet last weekend. The Lady Cat and Panther were the only competitors representing their programs at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks, North Union athletes closely finish during Division III state CC competition

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 5, 2024

Two local programs were represented in the Division III girls cross country state race last weekend. Sophomores Sadie Miller and Kennedy Ludwig were the sole competitors respectively for Fairbanks and...

Lady Monarch runners compete against tough field during state cross country meet

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Marysville’s Bailey Gross (left photo-No. 1546) and Maggie Foust (right photo-1545) are pictured competing during the girls Division I state cross country meet. The event was held at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park in Columbus. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch runners compete against tough field during state cross country meet

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 5, 2024

A pair of Lady Monarchs represented their program during the final cross country meet of the 2024 season. Seniors Bailey Gross and Maggie Foust were a part of the last race of the OHSAA state meet for...