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Photo-h-i-o Op!

By Kyle Meddles

January 24, 2025

-- -- Area residents packed the aisle at the Kroger Marketplace on U.S. 42 Friday for a chance to take a photograph with the Ohio State football team's 2025 National Championship trophy. The event, sp...

News, Plain City News

Jerome Township looking at options for fire levy

By Kyle Meddles

January 24, 2025

The Jerome Township Trustees are looking at a few options for a potential fire levy on the November ballot. In a special meeting on Tuesday, the trustees and members of the Jerome Township Fire Depart...

News, Plain City News

P.C. eyes extending pot moratorium

By Michael Williamson

January 24, 2025

Plain City is considering extending its moratorium on recreational marijuana until more information is available about its potential benefits. At a recent village council meeting, the board discussed ...

Letters to the Editor

Reader questions cost of moving bridge

January 24, 2025

Dear Editor, This is a response to the article titled, “Planning begins for big bridge move: Streng Road Bridge will make its way to Marysville’s Uptown area.” Regardless of the historic value of this...

Columns/Editorials

Mike Drops – When the world freezes up

By Michael Williamson

January 24, 2025

Monday started off with a kind of coldness that I haven’t felt in a while. That’s not to say this was the coldest it’s ever been, but I personally hadn’t felt that cold in a while. It’s the kind of co...

Columns/Editorials

an editorial – Accelerated timeline right move

January 24, 2025

With Marysville school district issues continuing to rear their head, it feels like the school board has been under a magnifying glass for the better part of the past year. Issues that needed to be re...

Columns/Editorials

The Way It Was – A special day

By Bill Boyd

January 24, 2025

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/24/25

By From JT Staff Reports

January 24, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Armando L. Gavilanez, 28, of Columbus, was arrested on U.S. 33 at milepost 10 at 11:21 a.m., Thursday, on a warrant service arrest. From Union County Sherif...

News

UCSO deputies trained in crisis intervention situations

By From JT Staff Reports

January 23, 2025

The Union County Sheriff’s Office shared its most recent Crisis Intervention Team graduates following a ceremony earlier this month. The CIT program trains deputies and dispatchers at the UCSO, provid...

Court News, News

Grand jury indictments

Pursuits lead to felony charges

By Kyle Meddles

January 23, 2025

The Union County Grand Jury is indicting two individuals for fleeing from law enforcement. Keith Alan Preston, 37, whose court-listed address is 3323 Portrush Ave., Hilliard. Preston is being charged ...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/23/25

By From JT Staff Reports

January 23, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Enyer Gonzalez, 27, of Columbus, was arrested on Delaware Avenue and U.S. 33 east in Marysville at 6 p.m., Tuesday, and charged with no operators license an...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Ryan Mark (1) looks for an open teammate. Mark tallied 16 points during the team’s victory over Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneers club Shawnee

By Tim Miller

January 23, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s shooting percentage was much warmer than Tuesday night’s temperature when the Pioneer boys clubbed Springfield Shawnee, 59-33. JA hit 16 field goals in 35 attempts for 46% as its over...

Wildcat cagers earn revenge with triumph over Indian Lake

Sports

Miles Hall of North Union drives toward the basket. The Wildcats turned back Indian Lake during a recent contest. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Wildcat cagers earn revenge with triumph over Indian Lake

By Bob Putman

January 23, 2025

The North Union boys basketball team was able to extract a little bit of revenge during a recent game. The Wildcats hooked up with Indian Lake for the second time in 10 days and this time the final re...

Hilliard Davidson’s antics beyond the arc spell defeat for Marysville boys cagers

Sports

Marysville’s Brennan Adkins (12) scores a fast break layup during the second half of action. The Monarch tallied 12 points in the team’s loss to Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Hilliard Davidson’s antics beyond the arc spell defeat for Marysville boys cagers

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 23, 2025

Marysville’s boys varsity basketball team suffered another setback in a 67-54 loss to Hilliard Davidson (6-8). Behind the strength of 13 three-pointers by the Wildcats, the Monarchs (also 6-8) struggl...

Panther boys remain unbeaten in OHC; FHS girls top Cedarville

Sports

Carter Miller (left photo) of Fairbanks sends the ball into the post for an assist. Miller helped lead FHS to a win at Madison Plains. In the photo to the right, Hannah Boehm attempts a shot for the Lady Panthers. FHS’ girls topped Cedarville. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Panther boys remain unbeaten in OHC; FHS girls top Cedarville

By Tim Miller

January 23, 2025

A 57-44 victory at Madison Plains on Tuesday kept Fairbanks’ boys basketball record perfect against Ohio Heritage Conference opponents. The Panthers are unbeaten in 11 OHC games and upped their overal...

Court News, News

Incidents outside bar lead to felony indictment

By Kyle Meddles

January 22, 2025

A Richwood man is facing as many as 21 years in prison for owning an illegal firearm and threatening to shoot and run over a bar patron. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Steven Patrick Wagy II...

News

“We should have starter homes”

Resident asks commissioners to help make living in county affordable

By Michael Williamson

January 22, 2025

One Union County resident is hoping more can be done about affordable housing options in the area. Beth Sanders, a Marysville resident and business owner, told the county commissioners Wednesday that,...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/22/25

By From JT Staff Reports

January 22, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Police responded to the 100 block of Butternut Drive at 3:34 p.m., Monday, for a reported assault. The case is marked as closed. At 10:25 a.m., Monday, poli...

News

Area tornado siren test set for Feb. 5

By From JT Staff Reports

January 22, 2025

On Feb. 5, Union County will conduct its monthly tornado siren test beginning at noon. During this test, both the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Marysville Division of Police will activate the ...

Lady Monarch wrestlers drop dual match to Olentangy Orange on Kent State’s mat

Sports

Marysville’s Cara Leng (blue) secures a takedown during Marysville’s girls dual meet tournament earlier this season. The Lady Monarch won her match at 140 pounds during the team’s loss to Olentangy Orange, 46-33. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch wrestlers drop dual match to Olentangy Orange on Kent State’s mat

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 22, 2025

If one’s journey is to be the best, one sometimes must compete against the best. That is the sentiment Marysville’s girls wrestling head coach Shawn Andrews and his team have adopted since he took ove...

Local grapplers compete in girls Heart of Ohio event

Sports

Fairbanks 155-pounder Ellie Chippas (top) sprawls on Indian Lake’s Kiylee Haude (bottom) during the second round of championship matches during the Girls Heart of Ohio Invite. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Local grapplers compete in girls Heart of Ohio event

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 22, 2025

Several local grapplers tested their skills during the recent Girls Heart of Ohio Invitational that was held at Mechanicsburg High School. Jonathan Alder, Triad and Fairbanks were the local programs r...

Lady Monarchs top Darby; Jon Alder girls fall to Allen East

Sports

Allison Price of Marysville goes up for a shot. Price tallied 20 points during the Lady Monarchs’ victory over Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs top Darby; Jon Alder girls fall to Allen East

By Tim Miller

January 22, 2025

Allison Price tossed in 20 points as Marysville’s girls basketball squad turned back Hilliard Darby, 55-52. The Lady Monarchs trailed 14-13 after the opening quarter. Darby took a 28-25 edge into the ...

News

Plans for the Streng Road Bridge, pictured above, have the 110-year old structure eventually moving from its current location near Fairbanks to the City of Marysville. Before that can happen, Union County officials said they have to find the right consultant with the right plan to take it apart. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Planning begins for big bridge move

Streng Road Bridge will make its way to Marysville's Uptown area

By Michael Williamson

January 21, 2025

Plans are underway for the removal of the Streng Road Bridge in southern Union County. Engineer Jeff Stauch said, given the historic nature of the bridge, the removal may be complicated so the county ...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/21/25

By From JT Staff Reports

January 21, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Nicole E. Miller, 27, of Marysville, was arrested at 555 Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard at 11:09 p.m., Friday, and charged with theft. Neal A. Porteus, 63, of...

MHS boys wrestlers place fourth during Maumee Bay Classic

Sports

Marysville’s Carson Mize (top) pins his opponent during the 2025 Maumee Bay Classic last weekend. The senior Monarch took second place at 175-pounds, helping his team secure a fourth-place spot. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

MHS boys wrestlers place fourth during Maumee Bay Classic

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 21, 2025

Marysville’s and Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling squads took part in the Maumee Bay Classic over the weekend. The Monarchs were able to place in the top five as a team. They tallied 133.5 points to pl...

Sports

North Union’s Heath Ferguson (top) tries to pin Pleasant’s Quentin Hughes (bottom) with an armor during a pool match at 157 pounds. The Wildcat went on to take second place in his weight division following this year’s Don Wasserbeck Classic at North Union High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Local grapplers compete at NU

By Bob Putman

January 21, 2025

Marysville, North Union and Fairbanks were among the 15 wrestling teams that participated Saturday in the Don Wasserbeck Classic at North Union. Marysville finished second overall with 201 points, whi...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Ryan Mark goes up for a shot in this file photo. Mark helped the Pioneers beat Versailles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA cagers have mixed results

By Tim Miller

January 21, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys hoopsters clubbed Versailles 49-29 over the weekend. The Pioneers (11-3) roared to a 20-7 advantage after the first stanza and climbed to a 33-12 margin at the turn. Alder expand...

Sports

Mia LeMay of Triad goes up for a basket in this file photos. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks, Triad hoopsters win

By Tim Miller

January 21, 2025

Fairbanks’ boys cagers outscored Monroe Central 24-11 during the fourth quarter on Saturday. In doing so, the Panthers ran their record to 14-1 after the game that was played at Ohio Dominican Univers...

Trooper recovering after roadside incident

News

Pictured from left is Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson, who paid a surprise visit to Golden, right, at Grant Medical Center during his recovery. Two of Golden’s friends from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office reached out to the team. (Photo submitted)

Trooper recovering after roadside incident

2015 MHS grad was hit by semi at the scene of a crash

By Kyle Meddles

January 20, 2025

“I just looked to the left and that’s when I saw this semi coming at me, and there’s nothing I could do. It’s kind of like, ‘well this is it I guess,’” said Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy and Marysv...

Sports

Jonathan Alder downs Urbana

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 20, 2025

A 53-36 victory over Urbana upped Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball team to an overall record of 10-3 on Friday. Alder led 12-8 after the first quarter, but the halftime score stood at 19-all. Urbana w...