MELANIE K. BLUMENSCHEIN

By From JT Staff Reports

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Melanie K. Blumenschein, 59, of Marysville, died Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2019, at OSU Hospitals with her family at her side following a brief illness.

She was an administrative assistant at Honda of America and a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed being a mo...

Wildcat gridders work on craft during passing scrimmage

Sports

North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar (orange) cuts off Fairbanks’ Cooper Phelps on a route leading to a Wildcat interception. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Wildcat gridders work on craft during passing scrimmage

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 18, 2025

Off-season scrimmages of any kind offer opportunities for individual players to work on their craft. For two players on North Union’s football team, one is gearing up for his second season starting at...

Pioneer graduate earns 2025 Johnny Bench Award for top Ohio prep baseball catcher

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock blasts a grand slam home run in this file photo. Schrock has earned the 2025 Johnny Bench Award for the best high school baseball catcher in the state of Ohio. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneer graduate earns 2025 Johnny Bench Award for top Ohio prep baseball catcher

By Tim Miller

July 18, 2025

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench has gone down in history as the greatest catcher ever to play Major League baseball. His career was such that the franchise named an award after him to be pr...

Local News, News

Davis will challenge for House seat in 86th District

By From JT Staff Reports

July 17, 2025

Jerome Township Trustee Wezlynn Davis is reentering the race for Ohio State Representative in District 86. She announced the move in a recent press release that she will be seeking the seat currently ...

Education, Marysville School Board, News

Two new principals named at Marysville schools

By Mike Williamson

July 17, 2025

Pending Marysville Board of Education approval tonight, two experienced administrators will join the elementary leadership team. Jessica Parthemore has been named the new principal of Raymond Elementa...

Jonathan Alder gridders open 7-on-7 schedule with trip to Olentangy Orange

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel (white) secures a pass at the start of the Pioneers’ 7-on-7 scrimmage against Olentangy Orange High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder gridders open 7-on-7 schedule with trip to Olentangy Orange

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 17, 2025

As the summer heats up, so does the preparation for the 2025 high school football season. Programs across the state are taking advantage of the clear weather to conduct passing scrimmages. As such, Jo...

Lady Monarch grappler earns All-America honor during national tourney competition

Sports

Marysville High School wrestler Cami Leng is pictured in action during a match at the national Freestyle/Greco tournament in Fargo, North Dakota. Leng placed eighth in her weight class and earned All-America honors. (Photo submitted)

Lady Monarch grappler earns All-America honor during national tourney competition

By Tim Miller

July 17, 2025

The Marysville High School girls wrestling program is the home of its second Fargo All-America athlete. Cami Leng placed eighth during the national freestyle and Greco tournament held in Fargo, North ...