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“Overall, it’s a disaster”
Education, News
“Overall, it’s a disaster”
JA weighs in on impact of state budget proposals
Michael Williamson 
May 22, 2025
Jonathan Alder is ing other school districts in the county and state in expressing its frustration over the Ohio legislature’s proposals impacting...
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Division I district track opens at Hilliard Darby
Sports
Division I district track opens at Hilliard Darby
Tim Miller 
May 22, 2025
Marysville High School’s girls track and field athletes began Division I district competition at Hilliard Darby on Tuesday. The top four finishers in ...
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Area grapplers compete in regional tournament
Sports
Marysville’s Trent Sharp (right) attempts to sink in underhooks against Cody Trevino of Indiana during a match at 138 pounds. Sharp lost 10-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Area grapplers compete in regional tournament
Aleksei Pavloff 
May 22, 2025
Several local grapplers competed in the recent USA Wrestling’s 2025 Central Regional Championships. The event was held in Louisville, KY at the Norton...
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Union County Memorial Day events listed
Local News, News
Union County Memorial Day events listed
From JT Staff Reports 
May 22, 2025
This year’s theme for the Marysville Memorial Day Ceremony is “Our Flag Covered Heroes,” a reminder of the ultimate sacrifices made by the men and wom...
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Craving home from Iraq
Local News, News
Marysville resident Jeff Lyerla sits in a White Castle throne during his induction into the Craver’s Hall of Fame on May 15. Lyerla earned his spot in those hallowed halls after he shared a story of sending his friend in the Army a deployment package consisting of an empty Crave Case. (Photo submitted)
Craving home from Iraq
Local man enters White Castle Hall of Fame after scarfing sliders while on leave
Kyle Meddles 
May 21, 2025
There are many ways that a serviceman might choose to spend the cherished few days on leave from a deployment. One Marysville resident chose to spend ...
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Jerome Township to see increased traffic focus
News, Plain City News
Jerome Township to see increased traffic focus
Kyle Meddles 
May 21, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees voted in approval of a contract with the Union County Sheriff to bring more police units to the township to help with tra...
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Local News
“Overall, it’s a disaster”
Education, News
“Overall, it’s a disaster”
JA weighs in on impact of state budget proposals
By Michael Williamson 
May 22, 2025
Jonathan Alder is ing other school districts in the county and state in expressing its frustration over the Ohio legislature’s proposals impacting public education. Treasurer Mark Ingles told the ...
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Students create monument mall
Education, News
Students create monument mall
By Michael Williamson 
May 21, 2025
Fairbanks eighth graders designed and created their own monument mall as part of a wider project researching monuments and memorials ahead of their trip to Washington, D.C. this year. Students selecte...
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HB 96 still a worry to future of NU finances
Education, News
HB 96 still a worry to future of NU finances
By Kyle Meddles 
May 20, 2025
North Union’s board of education approved the five-year forecast as concerns within the statehouse continue to mount. At the regular meeting of the board on Monday, North Union Treasurer Scott Marunia...
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Fairbanks eyes state reduction
Education, News
Fairbanks eyes state reduction
By Michael Williamson 
May 20, 2025
Fairbanks Treasurer Aaron Johnson said, one way or another, the district will likely see reductions in revenues over the next several years as decisions start coming from the Ohio legislature. During ...
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Triad district to partner for health and wellness services
Education, News
Triad district to partner for health and wellness services
By Kyle Meddles 
May 20, 2025
Triad is pursuing a potential collaboration with Community Health and Wellness Partners to bring healthcare services to the school district and closer to its rural populace. At a recent meeting of Tri...
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Fairground hosts “heavy” equipment show
News
Remote control (RC) truck drivers at the Central Ohio RC Semi and Equipment Show Saturday were presented with a huge space to operate their vehicles freely. The space was divided into two sections, one for custom-built, show vehicles and the other for heavy equipment vehicles working in piles of dirt. Above, two drivers control their trucks in the show area, navigating up and over a bridge while carrying excavators on trailers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Fairground hosts “heavy” equipment show
By Kyle Meddles 
May 20, 2025
Remote controlled trucks and heavy equipment rolled through the area Saturday as hobbyists from all over the country met at the Union County Fairgrounds for the second annual Central Ohio RC Semi and ...
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Marysville says goodbye to seniors
Education, News
Marysville says goodbye to seniors
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 20, 2025
The more than 400 of the Marysville class of 2025 throw their mortarboards in the air at the conclusion of Saturday night's graduation ceremony in the football stadium. High winds in the area ...
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Batteries spark Milford Center blaze
News
Batteries spark Milford Center blaze
By Michael Williamson 
May 19, 2025
Lithium-ion batteries were the likely cause of a residential fire in Milford Center over the weekend. Chief Todd Simmons with the Union Township Fire Department said there were three people in the hou...
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Ceremony honors fallen officers
News
Ceremony honors fallen officers
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 19, 2025
Residents and officers from every Union County law enforcement agency were present Saturday for the 20th anniversary of the Law Enforcement Memorial’s “In the Line of Duty” ceremony, held each May to ...
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Drivers escape injury
News
Drivers escape injury
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 19, 2025
According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports, deputies responded to the intersection of Route 4 near Collins Avenue at approximately 8:13 a.m., Friday, after a 2007 Toyota Scion rear ended a Mac...
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Richwood man indicted after strangling incident
Court News, News
Richwood man indicted after strangling incident
By Kyle Meddles 
May 19, 2025
A Richwood man is being charged after allegedly strangling his girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Patrick Smith, 39, of 275 N. Franklin St., in Richwood, charging him with one ...
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News
Tolles, Amazon partnership grows
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 19, 2025
Editor’s note: The following release is supplied by Tolles Career Center. ––– Tolles Career and Technical Center and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are working together to prepare students for high-demand ...
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After levy, all eyes on the statehouse
Education, Marysville School Board, News
After levy, all eyes on the statehouse
Legislators ponder changes that would impact tax collections
By Chad Williamson 
May 17, 2025
After ing an operating levy earlier this month, voters in the Marysville district made sure their schools would have five years of operating funds – if the statehouse allows them to be collected. ...
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JA will seek public input on future of bond issue
Education, News, Plain City News
JA will seek public input on future of bond issue
By Michael Williamson 
May 17, 2025
Jonathan Alder officials are considering a public discussion following the district’s recent bond defeat. At the Tuesday board of education meeting, school officials discussed dates for a public forum...
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Allen says goodbye
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Allen says goodbye
By Chad Williamson 
May 16, 2025
Retiring Marysville Superintendent Diane Allen, left, wipes tears from her eyes after delivering comments at her final regular school board meeting Thursday. Shown giving her a standing ovation are, f...
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Improved county airport security measures discussed
News
Improved county airport security measures discussed
By Kyle Meddles 
May 16, 2025
Officials at the Union County Airport discussed increasing security measures at the airport after a growing number of people have been found loitering on the premises. SkyVista Aviation Co-owner Steve...
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Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony set for Saturday
News
Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony set for Saturday
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 16, 2025
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ––– What began as a vision of retired Sheriff John Overly, became a reality in May 2005 under retired Sheriff...
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Bee leavin’
News
Bee leavin’
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 15, 2025
Jim Culbertson of Marysville helps remove a swarm of bees from behind the Hope Center on Court Street recently. Culbertson said he picked up beekeeping as a hobby in retirement. (Journal-Tribune photo...
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Marysville names top scholars for class of 2025
Education, News
Marysville names top scholars for class of 2025
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 14, 2025
As Marysville prepares for Saturday’s graduation ceremony, the school district recently released information on its top scholars for the class of 2025. Valedictorians Marysville High School Christine ...
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Crash ends with vehicle on sidewalk
News
Crash ends with vehicle on sidewalk
By Chad Williamson 
May 14, 2025
Correction: Due to incorrect information submitted to the newspaper, the caption below a crash pictured on Wednesday’s front page contained incorrect details. The description of the crash involving Sa...
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Division I district track opens at Hilliard Darby
Sports
Division I district track opens at Hilliard Darby
By Tim Miller 
May 22, 2025
Marysville High School’s girls track and field athletes began Division I district competition at Hilliard Darby on Tuesday. The top four finishers in finals events will advance to next week’s regional...
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Area grapplers compete in regional tournament
Sports
Marysville’s Trent Sharp (right) attempts to sink in underhooks against Cody Trevino of Indiana during a match at 138 pounds. Sharp lost 10-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Area grapplers compete in regional tournament
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 22, 2025
Several local grapplers competed in the recent USA Wrestling’s 2025 Central Regional Championships. The event was held in Louisville, KY at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center. The event ...
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JA girls drop tourney game
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Kylie Peterscheim attempts to put down a bunt in this file photo. Peterscheim had one of Alder’s three hits during a tournament loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA girls drop tourney game
By Tim Miller 
May 21, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s softball season came to an end with a 10-3 loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson. The Lady Pioneers (15-12) went into the Division III tournament game with the No. 3 seed, while the Eagle...
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FHS softball team tops Johnstown; will play North Union for district title
Sports
Fairbanks’ Jenna Dee celebrates with teammate Elizabeth Gregory (99), assistant coaches Josie Duncan (right) and Alexis Smith (left) following the senior’s home run in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Lady Panther ed for one hit and two RBIs in the team’s win over Johnstown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
FHS softball team tops Johnstown; will play North Union for district title
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 21, 2025
Fairbanks’ softball district semifinal game felt more like a championship contest Monday evening. Despite the pressure, the second-seeded Lady Panthers pulled out a 3-0 triumph against seventh- seeded...
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North Union topples Northmor in post-season game
Sports
Leah Cox of North Union fires the ball toward the plate. The Lady Cats defeated Northmor to advance to Friday’s Division V district championship game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
North Union topples Northmor in post-season game
By Bob Putman 
May 21, 2025
When you have the kind of regular season the North Union softball team went through, it is especially gratifying to have some success during the post-season tournament. That is exactly what the Lady C...
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Lady Monarchs top Groveport-Madison in district semifinal softball contest
Sports
Courtesy runner Madelyn Russolillo slides safely into second base during the Lady Monarchs’ 9-0 tournament win over Groveport-Madison. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarchs top Groveport-Madison in district semifinal softball contest
By Tim Miller 
May 21, 2025
Marysville’s softball team handily defeated Groveport-Madison, 9-0, during a Division I district semifinal contest on Monday. The game outcome, however, pales in comparison to what happened outside th...
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Segner-Maxwell notches 300th career win; Lady Monarchs pummel Canal Winchester
Sports
Marysville High School softball head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell earned her 300th career win over the weekend. Picture celebrating the milestone are from left, front row, Lexie Hakola, Lauren Mobley, Jillian Rausch, Sienna Hutchins, Segner-Maxwell, Ella Wood and Brie Jennings; back row, assistant coach Brent Maxwell, Kylie Levings, Madelyn Russolillo, Sophia Brashears, Brooklyn Gamby, Lilly McKinney, Josie Bumgarner, Addi Altizer, Jaiden Hutchins, Abigail Bryant, Gwen Dyal and assistant coach Jeremy Segner. (Photo submitted)
Segner-Maxwell notches 300th career win; Lady Monarchs pummel Canal Winchester
By Tim Miller 
May 20, 2025
Marysville High School head softball coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell recorded a career-milestone over the weekend. The Lady Monarchs’ 17-6 verdict at Canal Winchester marked Segner-Maxwell’s 300th victo...
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Fairbanks, Triad diamond teams capture victories
Sports
Dayne Madison of Fairbanks rips a base hit. Madison finished with two hits and drove in a pair of runs during a victory over Greenon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks, Triad diamond teams capture victories
By Tim Miller 
May 20, 2025
Dayne Madison tallied three hits and drove in a pair of runs as Fairbanks’ baseball team topped Greenon 10-5. The Knights took a 4-2 lead after three innings. The Panthers, however, plated six runs in...
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Pioneers notch big late-season win over Columbus Bishop Watterson
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) tags out a Bishop Watterson runner during the top of the second inning. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Pioneers notch big late-season win over Columbus Bishop Watterson
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 20, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s baseball team secured a state-ranked type of win against Columbus Bishop Watterson over the weekend. The Pioneers scored a 7-3 verdict over the Eagles. Both sides made the case for th...
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Final interviews set this week in search for new Fairbanks athletic director
Sports
Pictured, from left to right, are Grey Huston and Zach Dennis. (Photo submitted)
Final interviews set this week in search for new Fairbanks athletic director
By Tim Miller 
May 19, 2025
The search for a new athletic director at Fairbanks High School is down to a pair of candidates. District superintendent Adham Schirg informed the Journal-Tribune this morning that Grey Huston and Zac...
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Monarch athletes place during conference meet
Sports
MHS’ Macie Barta prepares to take a handoff from Myranda Streng in the girls 4x200 meter relay race. The Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division meet was held at Marysville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Monarch athletes place during conference meet
By Tim Miller 
May 19, 2025
Marysville High School’s girls track squad placed fifth in the six-team Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division meet. Dublin Jerome won the event that was held Wednesday and Friday at Marysville Hig...
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Marysville’s Scheiderer closes out game, preserves victory over University School
Sports
Monarch catcher Rocco Marchetti tags out a University School base runner trying to reach the plate. The Monarchs won the game, 7-6. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Marysville’s Scheiderer closes out game, preserves victory over University School
By Tim Miller 
May 19, 2025
Marysville High School senior Griffin Scheiderer is one of the slickest-fielding shortstops in the central Ohio area. He’s a clutch hitter and is also, from time-to-time, called upon to show what he c...
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Lady Pioneers roll past Columbus Independence in tournament game
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Raegan Tremayne (34) puts down a bunt in the bottom of the second inning. The junior Lady Pioneer ed for two hits and scored two runs in the team’s win over Columbus Independence. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Lady Pioneers roll past Columbus Independence in tournament game
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 17, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s softball team made quick work of its first-round tournament game opponent. The Lady Pioneers (the third seed) keep their postseason hopes alive following a 13-0 win over Columbus Inde...
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More than 20 applications received for position as Marysville High School’s new athletic director
Sports
More than 20 applications received for position as Marysville High School’s new athletic director
By Tim Miller 
May 17, 2025
At some point in the not-too-distant-future, Marysville High School will have a new athletic director. The position came open with the recent resignation of Joey Day. Day, who spent six years as the M...
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Alder netters top London
Sports
Alder netters top London
By Tim Miller 
May 17, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team turned in a 4-1 victory over London. Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Thoman (L) 6-1, 6-0; -Max Mentz (JA) downed Davitt (L) 6-0, 6-0; -Noah Hess (JA) beat Cape...
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Local diamond squads earn wins
Sports
Tyler Barton of Jonathan Alder delivers a pitch to the plate. Barton struck out 11 and scattered three hits during Thursday’s 1-0 victory over Washington Courthouse. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Local diamond squads earn wins
By Tim Miller 
May 17, 2025
Marysville’s softball team ran its record to 18-6-1 with a 14-8 verdict at Grove City. Josie Bumgarner and Sienna Hutchins both blasted a pair of home runs during Thursday’s contest. The bulk of the s...
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JA netters advance in tourney
Sports
JA netters advance in tourney
By Tim Miller 
May 16, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team qualified a singles player and a doubles team to the Division II district tournament. The sectional tournament was held Wednesday at Columbus Academy. Gideon Sullivan...
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What a mess!
Sports
Wednesday’s rain forced the postponement of Jonathan Alder’s tournament softball game against Columbus Independence. A number of workers, such as Jeff Simmons (above) tried to get the Alder diamond in shape for the contest, but the muddy conditions prohibited the game. The contest was rescheduled for Thursday evening, after the Journal-Tribune’s Friday deadline. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
What a mess!
By Tim Miller 
May 16, 2025
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North Union softball squad beats higher-seeded Fredericktown during D-V tournament opener
Sports
North Union’s Rylee Fox is surrounded by her teammates after hitting a grand slam on Wednesday in Division V softball tournament play at Fredericktown. The Lady Cats defeated the Freddies 5-2. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Pittman)
North Union softball squad beats higher-seeded Fredericktown during D-V tournament opener
By Bob Putman 
May 16, 2025
It will go without much contradiction that when it comes time for post-season play in any sport, it is a time for teams to get a reset of their season. That is especially the case with the North Union...
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N. Union athletes successful during CBC Mad River meet
Sports
North Union’s Lauren Hall competes with the 4x800-meter relay team during a home meet earlier this season. Hall and three other of the relay crew placed first in the event during the Central Buckeye Conference Championships. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
N. Union athletes successful during CBC Mad River meet
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 16, 2025
North Union’s track and field teams saw success in the conference prelims earlier this week. Several Wildcats not only captured first place, but also broke Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Divisio...
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