West Central inmate escapes, is recaptured after pursuit

By Kayleen Petrovia

A West Central inmate was apprehended following a pursuit Sunday after he escaped from the facility Saturday.

Matthew I. McKenzie, 34, of Sidney was charged with one count of escape, a felony of the third degree, following the incident. He was being held at the Tri-County Regional Jail Tuesday.

Accord...

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PTO hosts Color Run

By From JT Staff Reports

April 29, 2025

Edgewood Elementary hosted its first Color Run on Saturday. The event consisted of a fun run through the school grounds with color splash stations where participants were showered with colorful powder...

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Coroner miffed by proposed change to position

By Michael Williamson

April 29, 2025

If any changes are coming to the role of county coroner, Dr. David Applegate said he would rather those changes deal with making the position better. This comes after a provision was added to the Hous...

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Stabbing could result in death penalty

By Kyle Meddles

April 28, 2025

To listen to the 911 call Swindler made after the stabbing of his father visit: https://soundcloud.com/marysville-journal-tribune/ -- The Marysville man who was arrested and charged with the murder of...

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Fairbanks, JA diamond teams win contests

By Tim Miller

April 28, 2025

Fairbanks’ softball team plated six runs in the bottom of the sixth to notch a 13-7 victory over London on Thursday. The Red Raiders took a 2-0 edge in the top of the second. FHS grabbed a 3-2 margin ...

Monarch, Jon Alder tennis squads triumph

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Marysville’s Zac Clodfelder returns the ball over the net. Clodfelder helped the Monarchs defeat Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch, Jon Alder tennis squads triumph

By Tim Miller

April 28, 2025

The boys tennis squads from Marysville and Jonathan Alder won matches on Thursday. The Monarchs shut out Hilliard Darby 5-0, while the Pioneers edged Bellefontaine 3-2. MHS-Darby Singles -Gianni Russo...

NU Wildcats capture Richwood Relays title

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North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar takes off after receiving the baton from Rylee Horne. The Wildcats defeated Buckeye Valley and Ridgemont during the recent Richwood Relays, a mixed track meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU Wildcats capture Richwood Relays title

By Bob Putman

April 28, 2025

North Union bested Buckeye Valley and Ridgemont in the Richwood Relays, which is a mixed track meet. In the relay events, two boys and two girls made up the foursome that competed. Earning first-place...