Sports

June 3, 2019

2018’s disappointment followed by state meet medal for MHS’ Ranker

By Tim Miller

Marysville senior Jacob Ranker clears a hurdle on the far side of the track during the Division I state finals of the 300 event. Ranker placed fifth in the state on Saturday evening.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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Even the most inept speller will look at the name Jacob Ranker and re...

Jonathan Alder boys soccer team prepares for 2025 season with two-day summer home event

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Jonathan Alder’s Carson Gordon (8) takes the ball past midfield during a regular season game against Grandview Heights during the 2024 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder boys soccer team prepares for 2025 season with two-day summer home event

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 30, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer program recently held a series of preseason games on its home turf. According to head coach Jordan McMurray, the showcase invited several teams from both in and outside th...

Former Panther football standout will continue career at Wooster

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Fairbanks graduate Ryker Green (7) picks up yardage in a game during his senior season. Green will continue his football and academic careers at The College of Wooster. (Journal-Trikbune photo by Tim Miller)

Former Panther football standout will continue career at Wooster

By Tim Miller

July 30, 2025

The help of a former athletic director put Fairbanks High School graduate Ryker Green on his next academic and football paths. “My athletic director (Logan Dunn) graduated from The College of Wooster ...

Monarchs return to gridiron after week off for county fair

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Marysville’s Mitchell Evans (right) holds on to a pass during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Urbana. Preseason practice for the Monarchs will officially begin Friday, Aug. 1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarchs return to gridiron after week off for county fair

By Tim Miller

July 29, 2025

A week away for the Union County Fair went by quickly. It’s now on to the resumption of on-field activities for the Marysville High School football squad. The Monarchs hit the field at 7:30 a.m. Monda...

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Jonathan Alder’s Carson Gordon (8) takes the ball past midfield during a regular season game against Grandview Heights during the 2024 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder boys soccer team prepares for 2025 season with two-day summer home event

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 30, 2025

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Former Panther football standout will continue career at Wooster

By Tim Miller

July 30, 2025

Growth prompts city to eye ward adjustments

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Recently annexed land into the City of Marysville, shown above in the red and blue striped areas, is pushing council to reconsider boundaries for those parts of town. Added land in Ward 1 would be part of the Marysville North development and added land in Ward 2 would be part of Marysville East. (Graphic submitted)

Growth prompts city to eye ward adjustments

By Michael Williamson

July 30, 2025

With the growth in the northern and eastern parts of the city, Marysville is going to need to redraw some of its boundaries. At the regular meeting of Marysville City Council Monday, the board heard t...

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Manville park ribbon cutting held in Magnetic Springs

By Kyle Meddles

July 29, 2025

Leesburg Township celebrated its recently-installed walking trail and playground at the Lee Manville Memorial Park in Magnetic Springs with a ribbon cutting Monday afternoon as part of a $163,000 proj...

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Little league group looks for help from Richwood Council

By Kyle Meddles

July 29, 2025

The North Union Little League is looking for help from village council to fund the repair of the boy’s baseball diamond, which has seen flooding issues that have led to multiple delayed games. At the ...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Marysville East segment delayed

Property owners, developer still have issues to iron out

By Michael Williamson

July 29, 2025

Progress on one portion of the Marysville East development is getting delayed as developers and property owners have yet to reach a compromise. Marysville City Council voted to table a couple of ordin...