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November 23, 2019

A matter of hearts and minds

By Chad Williamson

Navin program targets social and emotional growth of students
With a B grade on the latest state report card, Marysville’s Navin Elementary is finding success at expanding young minds.
A new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program put in place at the school is seeking to expand hearts.
Navin Principa...

Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title

Local News, News, Sports

Members of the state champion Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, Austin Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright, Landon Hoover and Quinton Bodine; and in the back row, coach Zach Noland, DJ Litzke, Corey Ford, Ivan Green, manager James Oakley, Leo Wright and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)

Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title

Cougar swimmers earn medals

By From JT Staff Reports

February 25, 2026

Union County’s Special Olympics athletes delivered a memorable performance at the State Indoor Winter Games held at The Ohio State University. The efforts against teams from across Ohio were highlight...

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Vision plan passed; price tag questioned

Cost will be more than $400,000

By Michael Williamson

February 25, 2026

After nearly a year of work, Marysville officially adopted its community-wide vision plan. Marysville City Council voted Monday night to adopt its vision plan after working with consultants Carmine Ru...

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Richwood Council selects Kincaid to be next administrator

By Kyle Meddles

February 25, 2026

Richwood council unanimously approved the promotion of Eric Kincaid to be the next village administrator effective April 1, 2026 and with the change comes some raises for village staff. Kincaid – who ...

Sports

North Union’s Dainon Lindsey tries to get past Collin Matrix of Pleasant during Tuesday’s game at Pleasant. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Pleasant needs OT to down NU

By Bob Putman

February 25, 2026

North Union and Pleasant needed extra time to determine a winner on Tuesday in a non-league boys basketball game at Pleasant. The Spartans gained quick control of the overtime, scoring six points in t...

Turf projects progressing on Marysville High School varsity softball, baseball diamonds

Sports

Work continues this week on the turf project at the Marysville High School varsity softball and baseball diamonds. Both fields are receiving artificial infield turf and it is anticipated both fields will be ready for the start of the 2026 spring seasons. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Turf projects progressing on Marysville High School varsity softball, baseball diamonds

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

Editor’s note: this story will coincide with an article that will appear in Saturday’s Journal-Tribune. That story will entail Music’s quest to host additional post-season contests in other sports. Ol...

Sports

Marysville’s Rylan Brown (top photo) and Elara Baumbarger (bottom) are shown competing during a 2025-2026 swimming meet. They are among the Monarch athletes who will compete this weekend in the Division I district meets that will be held at Ohio University.

MHS swimmers qualify for district

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

Marysville’s boys swimming squad captured first-place honors in three Division I sectional events. The sectional was held this past weekend at the Delaware YMCA. Ryan Brown won the 50 yard freestyle, ...

Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles

Sports

Lady Monarch bowlers are from left, Khloe Smith, Lisa Harris, Lilly Riffle, Cheyenne Lanning, Delaney Sherwood, Tana Young and Abby Williams. (Photo submitted)

Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

The Marysville Monarch girls and boys bowling teams both captured Division B titles in the COHSBC. It marked the first time in school history that either program won or shared a division championship....

Monarch wrestling senior Shuster joins United States Army Reserves

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Marysville’s Brayden Shuster (red) competes during senior night when the Monarchs hosted Delaware Hayes earlier this season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarch wrestling senior Shuster joins United States Army Reserves

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 25, 2026

Time is a valuable commodity in life and one Marysville High School wrestler used it to become a member of the United States Army Reserves. Brayden Shuster is in the midst of his senior season on the...

Lady Monarchs wrap up regular season with win at Olentangy Berlin

Sports

Marysville’s Ainsley Rogan (15) puts up a shot in this file photo. Rogan tallied 23 points during a 62-51 win at Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs wrap up regular season with win at Olentangy Berlin

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

Marysville’s girls basketball team concluded the regular season with a 62-51 victory at Olentangy Berlin. MHS finished the regular campaign with a 15-7 record. The Lady Monarchs fell behind 17-7 in th...