DONALD A. RAUSCH

By From JT Staff Reports

Donald A. Rausch, 82, of Marysville, went to his Heavenly home late Sunday evening, July 30, 2023, at Prestige Gardens with his loving wife, daughter, and grandsons by his side.

In his early years, he owned and operated the Marathon Service Station on Elwood Ave. with his wife, Juanita. After selling...

FHS softball squad; Jon Alder diamond teams win

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In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Elizabeth Gregory delivers a base hit. In the photo to the right, Macy Pruitt of Jonathan Alder prepares to pitch to the plate. The FHS and Alder softball squads won games on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune file photos by Tim Miller)

FHS softball squad; Jon Alder diamond teams win

By Tim Miller

April 21, 2025

Fairbanks’ softball team made short work of Cedarville during a contest on Wednesday. The Lady Panthers ran their overall record to 11-1 and their Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 8-0 with an 18-0 vic...

Monarch, Pioneer tennis squads claim victories

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Gianni Russo of Marysville returns the ball over the net during a match against Pickerington North on Wednesday. The Monarchs claimed a 3-2 triumph. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch, Pioneer tennis squads claim victories

By Tim Miller

April 21, 2025

The boys tennis squad from Marysville High School turned in a 3-2 victory over Pickerington North on Wednesday. Marysville’s Gianni Russo earned a 6-1, 6-0 triumph at first singles over G. Eskander. B...

Lady Monarchs move into tie at top of OCC Cardinal Division

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Brooklyn Gamby of MHS follows through on her swing. Gamby homered during a victory at Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs move into tie at top of OCC Cardinal Division

By Tim Miller

April 21, 2025

The Lady Monarch softball team moved into a three-way tie for first place in the Ohio Capital Conference’s Cardinal Division. Marysville moved to 4-1 in the division (tied with Olentangy and Hilliard ...

Workers take in smoke in Amazon site fire

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The Amazon data center at 8565 Industrial Parkway, which is currently under construction in Jerome Township, suffered smoke damage after a fire occurred in an HVAC unit inside of the building. Officials are still investigating the cause and extent of the damage. Five injuries caused by smoke inhalation were reported and one individual was transported to OSU. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Workers take in smoke in Amazon site fire

By Kyle Meddles

April 17, 2025

The Amazon data center, currently under construction on Industrial Parkway, suffered smoke damage after the inside of an HVAC unit was on fire Thursday morning. Jerome Township Fire Chief Doug Stewart...

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Dispatchers play crucial role when lives are on the line

By Michael Williamson

April 17, 2025

When people think of first responders, they often think of the people showing up to a scene with lights and sirens. They don’t always think of the 911 dispatchers who take those calls. Nate Coffield w...

Panthers edge Triad; Alder squads triumph

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Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) interacts with former Pioneer Chase Chopin during a regular season home game in 2024. Schrock helped the Pioneers to a victory over Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Panthers edge Triad; Alder squads triumph

By Tim Miller

April 17, 2025

Fairbanks’ baseball team plated a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth to turn back Triad, 3-2, on Tuesday. FHS scored once in the bottom of the first, but the Cardinals took a 2-1 margin with a ru...