GOP heavyweights speak at local event

By From JT Staff Reports

A number of guests were present at the Union County Republican Party’s Summer Farm Fest on Sunday at 20158 Wilford Maskill Road. Pictured above, from left are, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who were among the featured sp...

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Airport will provide access to annexed land

By Kyle Meddles

August 16, 2024

While discussions about a permanent access road continue, the New Albany Company will build a temporary road at the Union County airport to access the nearly 600-acre Marysville South development. At ...

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Above, a Marysville school bus turns onto Amrine Mill Road Friday morning. District officials have been scrambling with the start of school this week as it was found that at least 300 students were not included in the district transportation routing software. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)

School bus fuss

By Chad Williamson

August 16, 2024

Serious transportation foul-ups to start the year brought upset parents, troubled board members and a seemingly exhausted Director of Operations together at Marysville’s School Board meeting Thursday....

Balloon Fest continues history of giving to charity

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Pictured from left to right are Jose Zacatelco, Lavona See of Honda Marysville, Angie Miller, Jeanne Weist, Marie Woodford, Lorie Spain and Kevin Behrens. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Balloon Fest continues history of giving to charity

By Kyle Meddles

August 16, 2024

The 49th year of the All Ohio Balloon Fest brought in $15,933 in net proceeds for local charities. Event organizer Kevin Behrens said the festival is proud to have been able to consistently raise mone...

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North Union golfers split matches

By Tim Miller

August 16, 2024

North Union split a pair of golf matches during the week. The boys team posted a 140-177 victory over Elgin at Three Sticks Golf Course. Three Sticks is a par 60 course with each nine playing at 30 fo...

Lady Monarch tennis team blanks Mount Vernon

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Lettermen for the Lady Monarch tennis team are from left, Ada Burhanna, Emily Ingle, Linnea Olofsson and Natalie Fair. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch tennis team blanks Mount Vernon

By Tim Miller

August 16, 2024

Mount Vernon’s girls tennis squad was no match for Marysville during a recent match. The Lady Monarchs ran their record to 2-0 with a 5-0 verdict. Singles -Linnea Olofsson (M) defeated Carlson (MV) 6-...

MHS soccer squad to open season against Big Walnut

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MHS’ Miles Armstrong advances the ball during a 2023 game against Dublin Scioto. The Monarchs will host Big Walnut for the opening match of the 2024 regular season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS soccer squad to open season against Big Walnut

By Tim Miller

August 16, 2024

The preseason is in the books and now it’s time for the meaningful matches to begin. Marysville’s boys soccer squad dropped a 2-1 verdict to Dublin Coffman during its final scrimmage of the summer. Th...