Lady Monarch defense still stifling during victory over Hilliard Davidson

By Tim Miller

Leah Brown (13) goes up for a shot during Marysville’s 55-18 victory over Hilliard Davidson.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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Cam Lee (right) of Marysville comes up with a loose ball during the game against Hilliard Davidson. The Lady Monarchs won, 55-18.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Mil...

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Local man charged with trafficking meth

By Kyle Meddles

April 24, 2025

A Marysville man is facing as many as 16 years in prison for charges of possession and trafficking of up to 150 grams of methamphetamine. The Union County Grand Jury is indicting Jeffery Alan Altizer,...

Fairbanks hopes facilities ready for start of school

Education, News

Fairbanks plans to work on some facility upgrades this summer including updates to the district’s athletic fields. This rendering shows some of the planned changes to the north and east sides of campus, including the planned access road and the return of the softball field, shown here in the top right. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks hopes facilities ready for start of school

By Jack Christian

April 24, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year winds down, the Fairbanks school district is looking ahead to its major facilities overhaul that is well underway. Board of education member Derek Nicol said he is optimis...

Sports

Jenna Dee of Fairbanks sends the ball in the air during a game from earlier this season. The Lady Panthers clubbed Northeastern on Tuesday and remained unbeaten in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 16-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks diamond teams split games

By Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

Jenna Dee smacked a home run and drove in four runs as Fairbanks’ softball team toppled Northeastern 16-0. Dee, Anna Dulle and Macy Kise each finished the five-inning contest with three hits. Elizabet...

MHS LAX squad falls to Thomas Worthington

Sports

Marysville’s Hunter Sheldon (5) gets sandwiched in between two Thomas Worthington defenders during the first half of action. The Monarch attackman scored two goals in the team’s division loss to the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS LAX squad falls to Thomas Worthington

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 24, 2025

Marysville’s boys lacrosse team suffered a 12-2 setback during a divisional matchup against Thomas Worthington. “We struggled on offense today, starting with the clear and turnovers,” said MHS head co...

Fairbanks senior Gearhart sets new girls track records

Sports

Fairbanks’ Ally Gearheart (left) is pictured competing during a race. Gearheart set three new school track records within a recent four-day period. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks senior Gearhart sets new girls track records

By Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

Fairbanks High School senior Ally Gearheart has had record-setting track performances over the past few days. She broke three girls school records within a four-day time span. One of her new records w...

Sports

Local netters split matches

By Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

The boys tennis team from Jonathan Alder scored a 4-1 victory over Urbana. Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Spriggs (U) 6-0, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) topped Astacran (U) 6-1, 6-1; -Shadul Kadam (JA) ...