2024 - Marysville Journal Tribune

Obituaries

By From JT Staff Reports

November 27, 2024

Dorothea Joan “Dorothy” Hicks, 88, of West Mansfield, gently passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Bluebird Retirement Community in Marysville. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. M...

Obituaries

DIANA LEE SWINCHER

By From JT Staff Reports

November 27, 2024

Diana Lee Swincher, 63, of Marysville, OH, formerly of Lakeview, OH, passed away Wednesday morning, November 20, 2024, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH. Diana was born on January 3, 1961, in...

Obituaries

WAYNE EUGENE KESSLER

By From JT Staff Reports

November 27, 2024

Wayne Eugene Kessler, age 84, of Marysville, died at home Friday, November 22, 2024. A hard worker, he was first and foremost a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. ...

Obituaries

DELORES “ANNE” (SISSON) JULY

By From JT Staff Reports

November 27, 2024

Delores “Anne” (Sisson) July, 85, of Milford Center passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of Union County. She was born on July 19, 1939, to the late Edwin and Mildred (Whit...

Obituaries

SANDRA L. (FULTON) JOHNSON

By From JT Staff Reports

November 27, 2024

Sandra L. (Fulton) Johnson, also known as Sandy, Mammy, Grandma, Aunt Sandy and “Sandy of America” went home to Jesus on Monday, November 18, 2024. Sandy was born to James and Madalene “Penny” Fulton ...

News

Drivers injured in crash

By Kyle Meddles

November 27, 2024

Deputies and units from the Jerome Township Fire Department responded to the 12000 block of Watkins Road at 5:23 p.m., Monday, to investigate a two-car injury crash involving a 2020 Subaru Ascent and ...

Education, News

Triad officials reflect on failed levy

By Kyle Meddles

November 26, 2024

The Triad Board of Education reflected on the failed levy renewal while the district prioritizes funds toward classroom improvements. Triad’s 0.5%, five-year income tax, which was a renewal of the lev...

Education, News

SROs leave Marysville schools

Officials continue to talk, but officers are gone for now

By Michael Williamson

November 26, 2024

The Marysville school district is ending its school resource officer program this week but city and school officials said that doesn’t mean a law enforcement presence is leaving altogether. In a joint...

Columns/Editorials

an editorial – Appreciate what you have, while you have it

By From JT Staff Reports

November 26, 2024

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the year, be appreciative with all that has happened, and prepare for 2025. We want to give thanks to all of our advertisers, subscribers and readers who support u...

Columns/Editorials

an editorial – New direction welcomed by staff and community

By From JT Staff Reports

November 26, 2024

“I’ll get you my pretty and your little dog Toto too” is one of the more famous quotes from The Wizard of Oz directed by Victor Fleming in 1939. When the Wicked Witch of the East, portrayed by actress...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 11/26/24

By From JT Staff Reports

November 26, 2024

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Robert W. Duncan, 81, of Marysville, was cited for starting and backing. At 9:59 a.m., Thursday, Duncan was driving a 2019 Hyundai Elantra and pulling away ...

North Union’s new head basketball coaches very familiar with Wildcat hoops

Sports

In the photo on the left, North Union’s new girls basketball coach Mitchell Loomis strategizes with his team during a home scrimmage against Riverdale. In the photo on the right North Union’s newly-appointed head coach Austin Terrill (left) instructs senior Miles Hall (right). (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s new head basketball coaches very familiar with Wildcat hoops

By Bob Putman

November 26, 2024

The North Union girls and boys basketball programs each welcomed new head coaches for the 2024-25 season. But that does not mean either one is opening the season with coaches who are not familiar with...

Marysville student/athlete spending winter months playing in junior hockey league for Vermont squad

Sports

Colin Richards of Marysville is pictured playing junior hockey with the Vermont Lumberjacks. The local youngster takes classes online to work within his hockey schedule. (Photo submitted)

Marysville student/athlete spending winter months playing in junior hockey league for Vermont squad

By Tim Miller

November 26, 2024

Marysville Early College High School student Colin Richards is well into his junior year of academics. It’s just that he is going about his studies in a different way. Richards is taking his classes o...

Journal-Tribune names 2024 Union County-area high school football team

Sports

Fairbanks High School running back Ryker Green (top) has been named the 2024 Union County football player of the year. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Journal-Tribune names 2024 Union County-area high school football team

By Tim Miller

November 26, 2024

The Journal-Tribune has named its Union County-area high school football team for the 2024 season. The honors are for athletes from Marysville, Fairbanks, North Union, Jonathan Alder and Triad high sc...

NU senior will join equestrian program at Auburn University

Sports

North Union High School senior Kailee Rife is pictured during competition on her horse Biker Chic Dream. Rife has committed to join the equestrian program at Auburn University. (Photo submitted)

NU senior will join equestrian program at Auburn University

By Tim Miller

November 26, 2024

North Union High School senior Kailee Rife recently signed a letter of intent to continue her sport at Auburn University. She’s not going to play a sport such as volleyball, basketball or softball. Ri...

News

Community Thanksgiving meal set

By Kyle Meddles

November 26, 2024

What started as some leftover bingo funds and an idea has since become a holiday staple in the community. “Our goal is to provide a warm and inviting meal to those in need in Union County,” Julie Whip...

Early stumbles set stage for Mike Justice’s rise to sheriff

News

Incoming Union County Sheriff Mike Justice is shown recording the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. The podcast will be available on all popular streaming platforms Thursday.

Early stumbles set stage for Mike Justice’s rise to sheriff

By Kyle Meddles

November 26, 2024

Newly elected Sheriff Mike Justice said that early failures in his law enforcement career set him down a path that would lead him to seek the top position in the agency. On the next episode of the Mar...

Court News, News

Meth listed as factor in car crash

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

November 25, 2024

A North Lewisburg man could be facing as many as five years in prison after allegedly causing a car crash that resulted in injuries while on methamphetamines. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted ...

Education, News

BlackSuit claims responsibility for ransomware school attack

By Michael Williamson

November 25, 2024

A “ransomeware gang” is claiming credit for the cyberattack on the Marysville school district late last month. According to Comparitech, a pro-consumer tech website that tracks cybersecurity and priva...

Triad girls hoopsters notch win over Springfield Shawnee

Sports

Mia LeMay (left) and Abbey Overfield both scored in double figures as Triad’s girls hoopsters opened the 2024-25 season with a victory over Springfield Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad girls hoopsters notch win over Springfield Shawnee

By Tim Miller

November 25, 2024

Abbey Overfield scored 16 points and Mia LeMay added 12 as Triad’s girls basketball team opened with a victory on Saturday. The Lady Cardinals turned back Springfield Shawnee, 48-33. Shawnee held a 12...

Sports

NU ladies top Cardington

By Bob Putman

November 25, 2024

A dominating second half led North Union to a 49-35 opening-season victory in girls basketball on Friday at Cardington. The Lady Cats trailed 21-17 at the end of the first half. Led by Brenna Martino ...

Lady Panthers open with big basketball victory over Elgin

Sports

Fairbanks’ Mara Vicari goes up for a basket against Elgin on Friday. Vicari tallied 25 points during the Lady Panthers’ 67-48 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panthers open with big basketball victory over Elgin

By Tim Miller

November 25, 2024

There are times when a basketball coach doesn’t really know what to expect from his or her team on opening night. Fairbanks girls hoop boss Landon Fraker, however, was pleased with what he saw during ...

Fairbanks grad Miller making big strides in college hoops

Sports

Macy Miller (45) steps back for a shot attempt against Muskingum University’s Claudia Harrington (14) during OWU’s home opener. The sophomore contributed eight points in the team’s 91-58 win, keeping the Bishops undefeated at 4-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks grad Miller making big strides in college hoops

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 25, 2024

A former Lady Panther is making big strides in her second collegiate basketball season. Macy Miller, a 2023 graduate of Fairbanks High School, has found her hoop footing at the college level. The six-...

Sports

Local bowlers drop matches

By Bob Putman

November 25, 2024

Mechanicsburg’s girls golf team scored a 2346-1947 victory over Fairbanks. Scores for the Lady Panthers were as follows: Amelia Nicol-340, Lily Vollrath-319, Jasmine Wampler-297, Bella Nichols-254, Em...

News

The Satanic Temple, a national and international religious organization based out of Salem, Massachusetts, announced Saturday that it will be offering a release time religious instruction (RTRI) program for Edgewood Elementary School students. Pictured above is the flier that was posted on the group’s social media pages over the weekend. (Photo submitted)

Satanic group appears

Creates release time religious instruction program for Edgewood

By Mike Williamson

November 25, 2024

Students at Edgewood Elementary School in Marysville could soon have another option for religious-based education outside the school district. Starting in December, the Satanic Temple (TST) announced ...

Sports

Season to begin

By Tim Miller

November 23, 2024

Triad’s girls basketball lettermen are from left, Jazz Ford, Mia LeMay, Abbey Overfield and Gracie Martin. The Lady Cardinals will tip off the season (varsity game only) at 6 p.m. today when they host...

Sports

Hunter has success

By Tim Miller

November 23, 2024

Prairie Bailey, 14, a freshman at Fairbanks High School, is pictured with the 11-point buck she got during a recent state youth hunt. She got her first-ever buck while accompanied by her father Patric...

Fairbanks’ Kise will play softball at Rio Grande

Sports

Macy Kise of Fairbanks is pictured pitching at Triad during the 2024 season. Kise will continue her softball career after her 2025 graduation at Rio Grande University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Kise will play softball at Rio Grande

By Tim Miller

November 23, 2024

A second Fairbanks High School senior softball player has decided where she will play on the collegiate level. Macy Kise, a pitcher-third baseman for the Lady Panthers, recently signed to play for Rio...

Education, News

Diane Allen to retire

By Chad Williamson

November 22, 2024

Stepping down after a 13-year career leading the Marysville school district, Superintendent Diane Allen said her legacy will be in students, rather than a stadium or STEM school. Allen’s retirement wa...

Education, News

School board meeting draws a crowd

By Chad Williamson

November 22, 2024

Creekview Intermediate School student Avery Whitehurst, above, was among numerous residents addressing the Marysville Board of Education about concerns after the levy defeat at Thursday's meeting. Ave...