MHS rallies past Chillicothe, goes to 3-0

Sports

December 12, 2024

Marysville’s Cole Brewer (24) attempts to score amid a heavy Cavalier presence at the basket. The Monarch notched seven points in the team’s win over Chillicothe. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS rallies past Chillicothe, goes to 3-0

By Aleksei Pavloff

The youthful nature of Marysville’s boys basketball team is very apparent, but so is its resiliency.

That was the case Tuesday night after a 52-44 win over visiting Chillicothe (1-3). The win kept the Monarchs undefeated at 3-0.

“It was a great response in the second half,” MHS coach Mark Tinkle...

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Incidents outside bar lead to felony indictment

By Kyle Meddles

January 22, 2025

A Richwood man is facing as many as 21 years in prison for owning an illegal firearm and threatening to shoot and run over a bar patron. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Steven Patrick Wagy II...

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“We should have starter homes”

Resident asks commissioners to help make living in county affordable

By Michael Williamson

January 22, 2025

One Union County resident is hoping more can be done about affordable housing options in the area. Beth Sanders, a Marysville resident and business owner, told the county commissioners Wednesday that,...

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Area tornado siren test set for Feb. 5

By From JT Staff Reports

January 22, 2025

On Feb. 5, Union County will conduct its monthly tornado siren test beginning at noon. During this test, both the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Marysville Division of Police will activate the ...

Lady Monarch wrestlers drop dual match to Olentangy Orange on Kent State’s mat

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Marysville’s Cara Leng (blue) secures a takedown during Marysville’s girls dual meet tournament earlier this season. The Lady Monarch won her match at 140 pounds during the team’s loss to Olentangy Orange, 46-33. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch wrestlers drop dual match to Olentangy Orange on Kent State’s mat

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 22, 2025

If one’s journey is to be the best, one sometimes must compete against the best. That is the sentiment Marysville’s girls wrestling head coach Shawn Andrews and his team have adopted since he took ove...

Local grapplers compete in girls Heart of Ohio event

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Fairbanks 155-pounder Ellie Chippas (top) sprawls on Indian Lake’s Kiylee Haude (bottom) during the second round of championship matches during the Girls Heart of Ohio Invite. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Local grapplers compete in girls Heart of Ohio event

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 22, 2025

Several local grapplers tested their skills during the recent Girls Heart of Ohio Invitational that was held at Mechanicsburg High School. Jonathan Alder, Triad and Fairbanks were the local programs r...

Lady Monarchs top Darby; Jon Alder girls fall to Allen East

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Allison Price of Marysville goes up for a shot. Price tallied 20 points during the Lady Monarchs’ victory over Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs top Darby; Jon Alder girls fall to Allen East

By Tim Miller

January 22, 2025

Allison Price tossed in 20 points as Marysville’s girls basketball squad turned back Hilliard Darby, 55-52. The Lady Monarchs trailed 14-13 after the opening quarter. Darby took a 28-25 edge into the ...