MICHAEL L. RODENBERGER

By From JT Staff Reports

Michael L. Rodenberger, 69, of Marysville, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016.
He was born Oct. 16, 1946, in Massillon, to the late Kent and Mary Haney Rodenberger.

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Walmart cleared due to CO2 leak in fridge unit

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Local high school bowling teams have mixed results

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Local high school bowling teams have mixed results

By Tim Miller

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Triad’s bowling teams split matches with Elgin. The Lady Cardinals turned in a 1272-1225 verdict over the Marion County team. The Triad boys fell 2052-1433 to the Comets. Izzy Russell led the girls wi...

First, fourth quarters hurt Wildcats during loss to IL

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North Union’s Max White (5) boxes out an Indian Lake player during Tuesday’s game at North Union. The Wildcats’ Wyatt Arver is at the far left. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

First, fourth quarters hurt Wildcats during loss to IL

By Bob Putman

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North Union struggled to find points in the first and fourth quarters on Tuesday against Central Buckeye Conference rival Indian Lake. The middle two frames were much more effective for the Wildcats (...

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Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) takes a shot from the arc during the first quarter of action. The sophomore Pioneer accounted for 22 points leading the team to a 43-40 victory over visiting Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Alder cagers earn revenge over Urbana

By Aleksei Pavloff

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Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball team tasted sweet revenge with a win over Urbana. That appeared to be the primary emotion as JA handed the Hillclimbers a 43-40 loss. Alder had the second game with Ur...

Lady Monarchs use balanced attack to turn back Hilliard Davidson

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Kelsey Strahm (40) of MHS shoots over a Hilliard Davidson opponent. Strahm tallied 10 points against the Wildcats. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs use balanced attack to turn back Hilliard Davidson

By Tim Miller

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A balanced scoring attack helped lead to Marysville’s 44-26 girls basketball triumph over Hilliard Davidson on Tuesday. Jenna Hackworth and the Strahm sisters – Kelsey and Kadi – each tallied 10 point...

Fairbanks basketball squads notch victories

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Fairbanks’ Ty Schroeder goes up for a basket against contact in this file photo. Schroeder helped the Panthers roll past Springfield Catholic Central on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks basketball squads notch victories

By Tim Miller

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