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Jonathan Alder’s Rayce Watson (left) sinks in underhooks against an opponent during a freestyle match at 120 pounds. The Pioneer went an even 2-2 in the freestyle national tournament, defeating Aaryan Sharma of Virginia (12-2) and Wyatt Zeller of Arkansas (pin at 1:13) while losing to Crason Blum of Michigan (5-1) and Eddie Figuero of New Jersey (10-0). The tournament is being held in Fargo, North Dakota. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Grapplers compete at Fargo

Aleksei Pavloff

July 16, 2025

Marysville’s Berkley Behrens (top) holds down his opponent during the 16U Freestyle tournament. The Monarch went 0-2 during his time competing at 138 ...

Youngsters learning fundamentals at Lady Monarch tennis camp

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Marysville High School senior Ada Burhanna (background) directs a drill while young tennis players scramble to try and gain control of their tennis ball during the opening evening of the Lady Monarch youth camp. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Youngsters learning fundamentals at Lady Monarch tennis camp

Tim Miller

July 16, 2025

The sun was bright and the temperature was high for the first evening of the annual Marysville Lady Monarch youth tennis camp. Approximately 60 camper...

Sports

North Union’s Trenor Kyte, Landry Dible and Gavin Potts participate in a tire flipping competition at Bucyrus High School during a linemen competition separate from the recent passing scrimmage. The Wildcats’ specialists did not compete in the 7-on-7 scrimmage over the weekend, but met up with Johnstown Monday for a passing scrimmage at Ohio Wesleyan University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Linemen get rolling

Aleksei Pavloff

July 16, 2025

Wildcat gridders look strong during 7-on-7 scrimmage

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North Union defensive back and wide receiver Griffin Osborne (left) runs back an interception during a 7-on-7 scrimmage at Ohio Wesleyan University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Wildcat gridders look strong during 7-on-7 scrimmage

Aleksei Pavloff

July 16, 2025

In its first passing scrimmage of the summer season, North Union’s gridiron squad found ways to make plays. The Wildcats ventured to Ohio Wesleyan Uni...

Local News, News

Richwood Opera House sale OK’d

Kyle Meddles

July 15, 2025

It looks like the Richwood Opera House will be changing hands. During its regular meeting on Monday, village council voted unanimously to accept an of...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Hickory Woods split between Marysville/Fairbanks districts

Michael Williamson

July 15, 2025

While the proposed Hickory Woods development would sit on land that is part of the City of Marysville, the largest portion of it would reside in the F...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

The 190 lots, shown above as part of the Hickory Woods development, could eventually hold homes in the $1 million price range if approved. Developers said their goal is to bring “high-end” options to the City of Marysville. (Graphic submitted)

Developer plans $1.5M homes

By Michael Williamson

July 15, 2025

The proposed development on Boerger Road could bring million-dollar homes to Marysville. Gary Smith of G2 Planning and Design told council Monday that homes in the planned Hickory Woods neighborhood c...

Dairy Queen ready to reopen after rebuild

Local News, News

Staff members are shown training inside the new Dairy Queen restaurant on Columbus Avenue recently. The newly rebuilt business is expected to open Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Dairy Queen ready to reopen after rebuild

By Jack Christian

July 15, 2025

The anticipated new Dairy Queen: Grill and Chill is expected to open Wednesday, capping the long-awaited return of the popular Marysville ice cream destination. Keith Chambers, one of the operators, i...

Benny’s carryout set to return after fire

Local News, News

After a fire closed the Benny’s Pizza carryout early last year, crews have been working steadily to get the building ready to reopen. Owner Fred Neumeier said things should be ready to resume normal business operations in a few weeks. For more about the rebuild, listen to the latest episode of the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Benny’s carryout set to return after fire

By Michael Williamson

July 14, 2025

It’s been a long road to recovery but the carryout building for Benny’s Pizza is set to reopen in just a few short weeks. Owner Fred Neumeier said he wants to be the first to apologize to customers wa...

Education, News

New Triad HS principal named

By From JT Staff Reports

July 14, 2025

The Triad Local School District announced the hiring of a new principal of the high school, who will start at the beginning of the 2025–2026 school year. Maggie Parcels, the newly hired principal of T...

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Goodwill to relocate, expand next door

By From JT Staff Reports

July 12, 2025

Goodwill plans to relocate and expand its retail store into the old Big Lots, which gives them the opportunity to open a new book-themed shopping experience at the former location. The retail portion ...

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Look out below

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 11, 2025

Some area residents beat the heat by easing into the cooling waters of the Marysville Municipal Pool. Others, like the youth shown above on Friday, would rather get the thrill of leaping from the high...

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...

Vetoes are a relief to area school officials

By From JT Staff Reports

July 11, 2025

School officials around Union County are pleased with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto efforts regarding the recent state budget process. DeWine signed the state’s $60-billion spending bill at the end of ...

Court News, News

Employee files suit against Honda over unpaid time

By Jack Christian

July 10, 2025

An employee at the Honda Marysville Plant is suing the company, alleging unpaid overtime hours in a newly filed lawsuit. Joab Scott, the plaintiff, claims that he and other employees are owed overtime...

Airport to lease ground for hangar construction

Local News, News

Pictured above, a masked man works atop an Air Tractor 802 agriculture aircraft Wednesday afternoon at the Union County Airport; refueling and reloading it with fertilizer before heading back into the sky. Air Tractor planes are very versatile due to their simplicity, as they see use in agriculture, firefighting and even as military aircraft. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Airport to lease ground for hangar construction

By Kyle Meddles

July 10, 2025

The Union County Airport Authority voted 4-1 to approve leasing ground for private hangar development, but not before one board member and county commissioner aired concerns with the idea. With ground...

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Repeal of dispensary ban to go before N.L. voters

By Chad Williamson

July 9, 2025

North Lewisburg Village residents will see an issue concerning marijuana dispensaries on the ballot in November. A grassroots initiative by a handful of residents and business owners secured enough si...

Local News, News

UCSO to restart K-9 program

Will likely not be a breed traditionally used by law enforcement

By Michael Williamson

July 9, 2025

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is bringing back its K-9 program. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday as part of his regular updates that his office will be expecting to get...

Local News, News

Above the water

By Chad Williamson

July 9, 2025

A pair of powered paragliders are shown flying over the Marysville Reservoir recently. The recreational fliers passed over the water before gaining altitude, clearing the treetops and gliding out of s...

Local News, News

Leesburg F.D. to receive $4M in improvements

By Kyle Meddles

July 9, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a $4 million expansion project for the Leesburg Township Fire Department in conjunction with the Northwestern Joint Fire District....

Marysville City Council, News

Apartment buildings, like the ones shown above, are part of the exterior plan and landscape plan application for redevelopment of the former Crazy Scotty’s site at 327 N. Main St. in Marysville. The city’s Design Review Board will consider the plan application at its regular meeting tonight. (Graphic submitted)

Plans released for Crazy Scotty’s site

By Jack Christian

July 9, 2025

Tonight, the Marysville Design and Review Board is scheduled to review a proposed landscape application tied to a significant multi-family residential development project. The project is a part of the...

Marysville City Council, News

Growing shade

City looks to increase canopy coverage with more trees

By Michael Williamson

July 9, 2025

The number of trees in Marysville is growing by about 500 a year and city officials are working on how to best handle the maintenance going into the future. Andy Evans, the city’s urban forester, said...

Local News, News

Adkins case remains a priority

By Kyle Meddles

July 7, 2025

June 29, 2025 recently marked the 24th year in the unsolved cold case of 29-year-old Patricia “Patti” Adkins, who’s disappearance on June 29, 2001 is still being actively investigated. “Our investigat...

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Above, Chris and Megan Guisinger are married in front of friends and family in a facility at the Union County Fairgrounds in 2022. The facilities host a variety of activities outside of the annual fair. (Photo submitted)

Reimagining the fairgrounds

Facilities host a variety of events throughout the year

By Jack Christian

July 7, 2025

With the Union County fair arriving at the end of the month, residents will flock to the fairgrounds for a week full of fun and festivities. But once the fair wraps up, what happens to the fairgrounds...

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Surfing the reservoir

By From JT Staff Reports

July 7, 2025

Grant Niedzwiedski from Grove City found the Marysville Reservoir to be the perfect place to ride his electric hydrofoil surfboard Sunday. The device is a motorized board that allows riders to glide a...

Local News, News

HEAP cooling assistance available

By From JT Staff Reports

July 7, 2025

The Ohio Department of Development and The Breathing Association are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income...

News

Weber to seek seat in 86th House District

By From JT Staff Reports

July 7, 2025

A new candidate is running for Ohio’s 86th House District. Ben Weber, a local constitutional attorney, community leader and conservative Republican recently announced he is running for state represent...

Sports

Grapplers compete at Fargo

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 16, 2025

Marysville’s Berkley Behrens (top) holds down his opponent during the 16U Freestyle tournament. The Monarch went 0-2 during his time competing at 138 pounds. He lost to Caden Woodall of Arizona, 11-0,...

Sports

Youngsters learning fundamentals at Lady Monarch tennis camp

By Tim Miller

July 16, 2025

The sun was bright and the temperature was high for the first evening of the annual Marysville Lady Monarch youth tennis camp. Approximately 60 campers (40 girls and 20 boys) in incoming grades 3-8 pa...

Sports

Linemen get rolling

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 16, 2025

Sports

Marysville High School wrestler Trent Sharp is pictured in action during Monday’s opening day of the United States Marine Corps National Freestyle and Greco tournament. The event is being held this week in Fargo, North Dakota. Sharp won his opening-round match by pinning Zachary Capps of Virginia in 3:33. Sharp then dropped a 10-0 verdict in the second round to Valentin Popaduic of New Mexico. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

National tourney underway

By Tim Miller

July 15, 2025

Former FHS cager will have collegiate jersey displayed in women’s Hall of Fame for year

Sports

Former Fairbanks High School hoopster Macy Miller goes up for a shot as a member of the Ohio Wesleyan University women’s team. Miller will have her collegiate jersey displayed for one year at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Former FHS cager will have collegiate jersey displayed in women’s Hall of Fame for year

By Tim Miller

July 15, 2025

A former local high school basketball standout has been honored on a national level. Macy Miller, a 2023 graduate of Fairbanks High School, will be a part of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Mille...

Off-season scrimmages help FHS frosh adapt to high school football

Sports

Fairbanks’ Collin Bailey (red) looks at an incoming pass attempt from quarterback Bryson Griffith during the team’s first 7-on-7 pool session against Colonel Crawford. The Panthers attended a group passing scrimmage in Bucyrus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Off-season scrimmages help FHS frosh adapt to high school football

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 15, 2025

The offseason going into a freshman year of sports can sometimes be mysterious. Both Max Winner and Collin Bailey of Fairbanks, though, are willing to embrace the grit and grind of summer workouts and...

JA’s Mason Curtis will play lacrosse at Taylor University

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) sprints to the opposing goal following a face-off victory during a playoff matchup against Kettering Archbishop Alter. The former Pioneer is slated to be a part of Taylor University’s men’s lacrosse team starting next spring. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA’s Mason Curtis will play lacrosse at Taylor University

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 14, 2025

For much of his career, Mason Curtis was a main part of Jonathan Alder’s success on the lacrosse field. Now the current program leader in face-offs will take his talents to Upland, Indiana as a member...

Sports

Marysville’s Kale Strickland goes up for a touchdown pass against a Fairbanks defender during a recent 7-on-7 scrimmage at MHS. The Monarchs are conducting workouts from today through Wednesday at the Ohio Northern University camp. They will host Urbana for another 7-on-7 event Friday at 10 a.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS gridders at ONU

By Tim Miller

July 14, 2025

Continued growth of softball camp has provided players for Lady Monarch program

Sports

Marysville High School second baseman Jillian Rausch, right, helps her sister, Jessa, 12, with a fielding drill at the annual youth softball camp. The younger Rausch is a third baseman who will be entering the seventh grade in a few weeks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Continued growth of softball camp has provided players for Lady Monarch program

By Tim Miller

July 14, 2025

The recently-completed Marysville High School girls youth softball camp is proof a strong program continues to grow. MHS head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwel, her coaching staff and players greeted 85 yo...

FHS gridders more than happy with effort shown during summer work

Sports

Fairbanks’ Brennan Peffer (right) breaks up a pass against a Benjamin Logan receiver during a passing scrimmage session against the Raiders. The scrimmage was hosted by Marysville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

FHS gridders more than happy with effort shown during summer work

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 12, 2025

Effort is hard, sometimes impossible, to teach when the heat is turned up. Luckily Dave Carroll and the rest of the Fairbanks High School football coaching staff did not have to remind players about t...

Sports

Jaxon Jolliff of North Union drives the ball during a Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event. Jolliff placed third in the 16-to-18 age bracket during a tournament in Waldo. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Heart of Ohio golf event held

By Tim Miller

July 12, 2025

The latest Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event was held earlier this week at Kings Mill in Waldo. North Union’s Jaxon Jolliff placed third in the 16-18 age bracket by shooting a 73. Dawson Hal...

Sports

Pending board of education OK, Wade will be hired as MHS baseball coach

By Tim Miller

July 12, 2025

A decision could soon be reached on the hiring of a new Marysville High School head baseball coach. An e-mail sent to the Journal-Tribune Friday afternoon from incoming MHS athletic director Eric Musi...

Marysville grid boss pleased with what he saw during passing scrimmage

Sports

Marysville quarterback Evan Beeney eyes a receiver during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Fairbanks. Benjamin Logan also competed in the event that was held at Marysville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville grid boss pleased with what he saw during passing scrimmage

By Tim Miller

July 12, 2025

First-year head football coach Mike Young got an initial look at his Marysville High School squad going up against athletes from different schools earlier this week. The Monarchs hosted 7-on-7 passing...

Interviews conducted for Marysville High School head baseball coaching position

Sports

Marysville High School junior Mason Springs follows through on his swing during a 2025 game. Several candidates have been interviewed to become the Monarchs’ new head coach. Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Interviews conducted for Marysville High School head baseball coaching position

By Tim Miller

July 11, 2025

A total of seven candidates have been interviewed to date for the vacancy at the top of the Marysville High School baseball program. The position became open after the 2025 season when Nick Blake, who...

Sports

Morgan Baker, 10, makes a diving catch during a drill at the Marysville girls softball youth camp. More than 80 girls ages 6-13 attended the camp that ran Monday and Tuesday evenings on the Lady Monarch diamonds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Softball camp draws youngsters

By Tim Miller

July 10, 2025

High school baseball teams will begin using double first base starting with ‘27 season

Sports

Jonathan Alder first baseman Zach Gantz attempts to swipe a tag on a retreating runner at the bag. Beginning with the 2027 season, high school baseball teams throughout the United States will use a double first base. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

High school baseball teams will begin using double first base starting with ‘27 season

By Tim Miller

July 10, 2025

In a little less than two years, high school baseball teams throughout the United States will be required to implement a double first base bag. Beginning with the 2027 spring season, a double first ba...

Numerous North Union shooters will compete in national tournament

Sports

North Union’s Nathan Jones displays his award after claiming All-State status following the Ohio State High School Clay Target League State Championship in mid-June. He is the first member of the NU club to earn All-State honors. (Photo submitted)

Numerous North Union shooters will compete in national tournament

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 10, 2025

The North Union Shooting Club has sent participants to the national championship every spring season. This year is no different in a big way. The crew qualified 18 to the USA High School Clay Target L...

FHS shooters will compete in national tournament

Sports

Fairbanks’ Lincoln Dicke, a newcomer to the club program, qualified for this year’s USA Clay Target League National Championship this past spring season while also earning his varsity letter. (Photo submitted)

FHS shooters will compete in national tournament

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 9, 2025

After a good spring season on the range, Fairbanks High School’s clay target team is sending a trio to the national shootout. The Panthers are sending three competitors to the USA High School Clay Tar...

MHS pitcher pleased with 2025 season; hopes for further success as senior

Sports

Marysville High School softball pitcher Josie Bumgarner prepares to deliver the ball to the plate during a 2025 game. Bumgarner continues to work on her skills this summer heading into her senior season of 2026 at Marysville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS pitcher pleased with 2025 season; hopes for further success as senior

By Tim Miller

July 9, 2025

Josie Bumgarner had a solid season of pitching for Marysville High School’s varsity softball team this past spring. The 2025 campaign resulted in the MHS junior compiling a 17-4-1 record as the Lady M...

Jonathan Alder’s Aidan Becker seeks national title after committing to Otterbein University

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Aidan Becker (red) splits two defenders during a regular-season home game in the fall of 2024. The former Pioneer joins the Cardinals’ men’s soccer program for the 2025 fall season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Aidan Becker seeks national title after committing to Otterbein University

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 8, 2025

One of Jonathan Alder’s main forces on the soccer pitch will continue his career at Otterbein University. Recent Pioneer graduate Aidan Becker will join the Cardinals this fall as a member of the men’...