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August 21, 2024

Members of the Panther football team are from left, front row, Jack Nicol, Raiden Humble. Carter Miller, Holtz Maine, Benny Powell, Wyatt Stice, Noah Rhea and Nick Newland; second row, Rylan Gabel, Braydon Wiedemann, Ryker Green, Nate Russell, Vinny Luke, Blake Robinson and Nate Fisher; third row, Noah Mullet, Madox Eagon, Gatlin Conley, Nic Andrews, DJ Litzke, Andy Agner and Cohen Burns; fourth row, Liam Kelly, Evan Wiedemann, Jacob Williams, Carson Shope, Tommy Dellinger, Jackson Hafner, Bryson Griffith and William Stice; fifth row, Caleb Wilson, Kouper Kise, Brennan Peffer, Leo Winner, John Doll, Kendole Crozier, Reid Phelps and Daniel Bailey; sixth row, assistant coach Kyle Burns, head coach David Carroll, assistant coaches OJ Sancho, Steven DeRoads, Jared Maine, Mike Mays and T Jay Kemmers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Panther gridders have new head coach

By Tim Miller

There’s a new kid on block among Union County high school football coaches.

Actually, he’s not a kid, but a 35-year veteran of the prep gridiron coaching establishment.

David Carroll is embarking on his first season as the boss of the Fairbanks football program.

Carroll has served as the head coach...

Monarch gymnasts win meet against several teams

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Skylar Langhirt is the only senior on the Marysville High School gymnastics team. (Photo submitted)

Monarch gymnasts win meet against several teams

By Tim Miller

January 30, 2026

Marysville’s gymnastics team captured top honors during a multi-team meet on its Senior Night. Skylar Langhirt is the lone senior on Marysville’s team. The Lady Monarchs finished with a total of 127.1...

Marysville bowling teams have recent tournament success

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Marysville’s Delaney Sherwood prepares to release the ball down the lanes. MHS’ bowling teams have had solid results in recent tournaments. (File photo)

Marysville bowling teams have recent tournament success

By Tim Miller

January 30, 2026

Marysville High School’s boys bowling team turned in a championship performance during the recent annual King’s Classic Tournament, hosted by the Bellefontaine High School bowling squads. The event wa...

Turnovers offset strong MHS shooting during loss to Braves

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Kellen Carter (23) of Marysville goes up for a shot. Carter scored 15 points during a 59-49 loss at Olentangy on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)

Turnovers offset strong MHS shooting during loss to Braves

By Tim Miller

January 30, 2026

Marysville’s varsity boys cagers had a solid shooting performance during a road game at Olentangy. The Monarchs sank 50% of their two and three-point attempts against a Braves squad that went into the...

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UC prepares for reduction in SNAP, other programs

By Michael Williamson

February 3, 2026

Changes coming from the federal and state levels that Union County officials warned about in November are set to hit locally later this year. The county commissioners approved the annual funding allot...

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Annexation of old Ranco property delayed

By Michael Williamson

February 3, 2026

The approval process for the former Ranco property just outside of Plain City has been held up slightly as property owners work through surveying issues. The Union County Commissioners recently moved ...

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Incident brings aggravated burglary charge

By Kyle Meddles

February 2, 2026

The Marysville Police Department responded to and arrested a homeless man in a burglary case on Friday. According to police reports, Jackie W. Shoopman Jr., 54, who is listed as homeless in Marysville...

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Two-vehicle crash at Fourth and Main

By From JT Staff Reports

February 2, 2026

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at the corner of Main Street and Fourth Street in Uptown Marysville just before 4 p.m., Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

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Treasurer: Residents should not pay full-year tax bill

By From JT Staff Reports

February 2, 2026

The Union County Treasurer is recommending residents pay the first half tax bills rather than all of it at once. Treasurer Andy Smarra sent out a release recently as taxpayers around the county look t...

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Meijer planned for Jerome Township

By Jack Christian

February 2, 2026

Jerome Township officials announced that Meijer will be coming to the township as part of a larger commercial development project expected to span the next several years. In addition to the Meijer Sup...