NU coach, local cagers earn Central District accolades

By Bob Putman

North Union girls hoop coach Bre Jackson, left, congratulates Hope Hall during a game from the 2021-22 season. Jackson was named the Central District coach of the year for Division III. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Mary Ferrito goes up for a basket in this file photo. Ferrito was named to the...

Sports

Wrestlers compete during state qualifier

By Tim Miller

April 22, 2025

A total of five Marysville wrestlers competed during the USA Wrestling state qualifier over the weekend. The event was held at Wittenberg University. Berkley Behrens (138 pounds) posted a 3-1 record a...

Monarchs grind out run-rule victory over Benjamin Logan Raiders

Sports

Marysville’s Griffin Scheiderer beats the ball to second base and slides in safely with a steal during an 18-8 victory over Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarchs grind out run-rule victory over Benjamin Logan Raiders

By Tim Miller

April 22, 2025

Marysville High School head baseball coach Nick Blake gave every indication that he had never seen anything like a recent home victory over Benjamin Logan. “That’s the most ‘grind ‘em out’ run-rule ga...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) and Troy Nicol (7) close in on John Glenn’s Joey Gormley (27) during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneer LAX team on streak

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 22, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse team is riding a three-game win streak after securing a trio of recent wins. JA totaled 47 goals while allowing 13 in matchups against Licking Valley, Hilliard Bradley a...

Sports

Fairbanks’ Claire Meihls (1) slides safely into home in front of Jonathan Alder catcher Maggie McCoy Saturday night. The Lady Panthers won, 12-9, during the contest that was played under the lights at Pastime Park in Plain City. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panthers battle for win over JA

By Tim Miller

April 22, 2025

The numbers were both impressive and maybe a bit discouraging when the softball teams from Fairbanks and Jonathan Alder played in Plain City Saturday evening. The neighboring squads combined for 34 hi...

News, Plain City News

Jerome comprehensive plan work continues

By Kyle Meddles

April 21, 2025

Jerome Township continued discussion on its comprehensive plan – between the trustees and members of the community – but any conclusion will have to wait until May. Before the regular meeting of the b...

Marysville School Board, News

School district honors Good Apples

By Chad Williamson

April 21, 2025

The Marysville School District gave out its Good Apple Awards recently. The awards are given annually to volunteers and organizations from each school who have made significant contributions to the sc...