2024

Meet the NU cheerleaders
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North Union’s varsity basketball cheerleaders are from left, front row, Justice King and Lainey Kyte; back row, Linzie Diehl, Dallas McIntire and Emma Arver. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 4, 2024
Young wrestlers featured in NU program
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Members of North Union’s girls wrestling team are from left, front row, Olivia Ehrick, Maryanna Thompson and Addison Kirby; second row, Rylan Riffle, Allana Smith, Cameron Ludwig and Lyra Wigglesworth; back row, assistant coach Randal Riffle, Paisley Jordan, Dallis McIntire, Madison Goad and head coach Garret Andrews. Not pictured, Riley Horne. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 4, 2024
North Union’s boys and girls wrestling teams have a good deal of youngsters leading into the winter season. That means they have a lot to learn. However, head coach Garrett Andrews is excited, nonethe...
New coach at top of  Lady Cat hoop program
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North Union’s girls varsity basketball squad is pictured from left, front row, Kailyn Colegrove, Catherine Hinkle and Glory Blevins; second row, Kailin McElroy, Gabby Lindsey, Kennedy Harrah and Emma McElroy; back row, head coach Mitchell Loomis, Brenna Martino and assistant coach Taylor Day. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
December 4, 2024
The North Union girls basketball team will have a different, but familiar, look to it for the 2024-25 season. Mitchell Loomis is embarking on his first year as head coach of the Lady Cats. He succeeds...
Terrill takes over NU position previously held by his father
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North Union’s boys varsity basketball team is pictured from left, front row, Xavier Gruber, Jacob Toomey, Dainon Lindsey. Wyatt Davis, Trenor Kyte and Josiah Stover; middle row, Trace Huff, Jaxon Jolliff, Wyatt Arver, Nickolas Hajjar and Tyler Krebehenne; back row, manager Brey Wenger, assistant coach Steve Allen, Miles Hall, head coach Austin Terrill, assistant coach Cameron Miller and assistant coach Josh Rayburn. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
December 4, 2024
There will once again be a Terrill patrolling the sideline for the North Union boys basketball team. Austin Terrill, the son of former Wildcat coach Brian Terrill, is embarking on his first year as a ...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 4, 2024
From Marysville Division of Police reports: Neil Moyer, 46, of Marysville, was arrested at his home in the 900 block of West Fifth Street at 1:57 a.m., Monday, and charged with domestic violence after...
Christmas Walk held
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By Michael Williamson 
December 3, 2024
Residents and visitors alike braved the cold weather Monday night to see the City of Marysville light its Christmas tree. Visitors huddled together in Partners Park for a brief ceremony as city offici...
Silos project appears ready to roll
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Marysville City Council approved some zoning amendments Monday that clarify what will be allowed in the planned unit development of the Silos project. Changes include things like car washes and commercial options in the first floor of planned hotels. Above is a rendering that shows what that area west of North Main Street near the old water plant could look like. At left, the rendering shows how the project plans to utilize businesses with "waterfront views" along the creek.
Council, developer clear hurdle over car wash
By Michael Williamson 
December 3, 2024
A list of amendments related to the Silos at Marysville was approved Monday night but not before a complicated discussion occurred over whether or not the city should have car washes in the Uptown. Th...
Monarch boys grapplers have high hopes for 2024-25 season
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Marysville’s boys wrestling team is pictured from left, front row, Brian Waller, Jacob Bates, Kameron Micalak, Trent Sharp, Zack Cooper, Carson Mize, Carter Shank, Evan Beany, Gavin McCormack, Ben Jones, Warren Robinson and Brennan Hoffer; second row, Oliver Fox, Logan Shaw, Malachi Anderson, Boston Burkhardt, Gabe Earles, James Lowe, Gabe Counts, Cameron Taylor, Michael Bates, Kaylor Niemi and Noah Schweinfurth; third row, Leon Smith, Maddox Shasky, Dylan Bevins, Hudson Bryant, Jack Williams, Logan Adelsberger, Keegen Andrews, Berkley Behrens, Griffen Beery, Cooper Shasky, Vinny Holt-Goodman and Chris Pooler; fourth row, assistant coach Larry Hobbs, head coach Nate Andrews, and Tommy Sasfy, stat girls Abby Pratt and Kaleb Queen, Caleb Firth-Sullivan, David Keene, Carter Paine, Caden Hudson, Alex Mercer, Rachel Braun and assistant coaches Len Andrews, Colton Powers and Matt Burkhardt. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 3, 2024
Marysville’s boys wrestling program seeks to remain competitive in the regular season with high hopes for postseason accolades. The Monarchs were able to send three of its own grapplers to the Divisio...
Goals keep climbing for MHS girls mat program
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Members of Marysville’s girls wrestling team are from left, front row, Paige Mobley, Eliana Borjas, Cami Leng, Bailey Smith, Kiley Lewis, Reese Andrews, Makayla Hanes, Sophia Montero, Camila Brito and Kendalyn Wilson; second row, Myranda Streng, Teagan McKinney, Ellie Neill, Jayde Warneke, Lydia Adamski, Grace Reuter, Piper Jenkins, Andrea Mendez Olarte and Lauren Mobley; third row, Kiki Melms, Grace Barcus, Rileigh McGlone, Lori Grimes, Desi Lee, Cara Leng, Bernice Torres and Dinah Jones; fourth row, Jazmine Leiter, Peyton Patch, Jayden Birch, Elisabeth Bates, Lilli Vanover, Gabriella Kinney, Addi Lyon, Aubrey Pollock and Kylei Gray; fourth row, head coach Shawn Andrews, assistant coaches Terri Waller and Steve Scherer, Lillie Hanes, Katie Hammersmith, Taylor Trigg and assistant coaches Tim Crane, Rae McDonald and Max Orr. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 3, 2024
Marysville’s girls wrestling program has bigger goals this season. Last year’s postseason run for the Lady Monarchs was a fruitful one. The program boasted six state qualifiers for the girls state tou...
MHS swimming team introduced
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Members of Marysville’s swimming team are from left, front row, Kaitlyn Ellinger, Ethan Keifer, Addy Ary, Patrick Filbert, Halle Ruby, Sadie Dove and Elara Baumbarger; second row, Brady Watkins, Trey Greenbaum, Nora Shepherd, Alyssa Ball, Allie Bernhard and Ava Prescinzi; third row, Cody Byrd, Mason Bailey, Mack Weithman, Tommy Rosepiler and Dakota Moceri; fourth row, Lucy Goodwin, Madison Corbett, Eva Barnett, Ada Pancallo, Ciara Dove and Aurora Matsumura; fifth row, head coach Michael Waun, Brady Cordonnier, Rylan Brown, Thomas Rebello and Carter Pancallo. (Journal-Tribune photo by Alekei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 3, 2024
Meet the Monarch gymnasts
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Marysville’s gymnastics team is pictured from left, front row, Paige Hayes, Marley Phillips, Riley Gillun, Kayla Rogers, Kendall Giles and Maddie Forrester; middle row, Emma Brown, Elise Thompson, Carly Brewer, Skylar Langhirt and Zoe Phillips; back row, assistant coaches Mary Calvert, Sean Woolard and Derek Calvert and head coach Amber Calvert. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 3, 2024
Boys bowlers mix of vets, new talent for 2024-2025
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Members of the Monarch boys bowling team are from left, front row, Kyle Teters, Carson Blevins, Braiden McMahan, Lucas Hoffman and Thomas Dam; middle row, Ben Bankes, Hayden Cotterell, Grayson Young and Quinn Peterson; back row, head coach Greg Ray, Kai Kozlik and assistant coach Carl Lowe. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 3, 2024
The Marysville High School boys bowling team is fueled by a mix of seasoned veterans, emerging talent and a determination to climb the standings. Following a 6-8 record and a ninth-place finish in Div...
Girls bowling team has high hopes for 2024-25 campaign
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Girls bowlers for Marysville are from left, front row, Tana Young, Delaney Sherwood and Lillian Riffle; middle row, Coryn Darlin and Khloe Smith; back row, coaches Johnathon Cusack, Greg Ray and Carl Lowe. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 3, 2024
The Marysville girls bowling team has high aspirations for the 2024-2025 season. The program has a good mix of veteran talent and fresh faces. Following a strong performance last season, where they fi...
Meet the cheer squad
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Monarch basketball cheerleaders are from left, front row, Anna Shroyer, Tamara Saliba, Madison Bennett, Gina Rebello and Kenzie Strasser; middle row, Elizabeth Henderson, Zaina Saliba, Bailey McGlenn and Katy Klaer; back row, Randall Green, Victoria Weigane and Aly Bremer. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
December 3, 2024
There’s new look to Lady Monarch hoopsters
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Marysville’s girls varsity hoop squad is pictured from left, front row, Kelsey Strahm, Laine Dumbauld, Valeria Brito, Jovie Traucht and Riley Duke; middle row, Emma Gilbert, Jenna Hackworth, Ainsley Rogan and Kadi Strahm; back row, head coach Justin Price, assistant coach Hannah Schaefer, Allison Price and assistant coaches Katie Martino and Reagan Cotner. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 3, 2024
Marysville’s girls basketball program will have a different look for the 2024-25 season. A number of players who contributed to Division I district or regional runner-up finishes the past two seasons ...
MHS cagers may play more transition game
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Members of Marysville’s boys varsity basketball team are from left, front row, Brennan Adkins, Levi Crouso, Drew Chaffin, Owen Graves, Zach Barlow and Ben Coil; back row, assistant coach Jamey Collins, Jackson Sloan, Dawson Taylor, CJ Collins. Cole Brewer and head coach Mark Tinklenberg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 3, 2024
The look may be a little different, but the goal will always be the same. Marysville High School’s boys basketball team has lost 6-8 senior Jason Moore from last year’s squad that tied with Olentangy ...
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 3, 2024
From Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Kelley S. Brand, 48, of Westerville, was cited for a seat belt violation and had drugs seized from the vehicle as the result of a traffic stop at the inters...
Santa on Main Street
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By Chad Williamson 
December 2, 2024
Cool temperatures over the weekend held down the crowds for the 2024 Marysville Christmas Parade Sunday afternoon. Above, Santa Claus waves to those who braved the chilly weather along North Main Stre...
Richwood Opera House under new zoning
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By Kyle Meddles 
December 2, 2024
Richwood officials are looking to re-zone the Opera House before listing the building for sale. At a recent meeting, council voted unanimously in a motion to create an ordinance to zone the Opera Hous...
Body in Alabama believed to be missing local hiker
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By Michael Williamson 
December 2, 2024
Authorities in Alabama think they may have found the body of a missing Marysville woman. Officials from the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department in Alabama said a body believed to be that of Vendula “...
Fairbanks-Pleasant game halted due to medical emergency
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By Tim Miller 
December 2, 2024
Fairbanks’ boys basketball game at Pleasant had to be halted before its completion. The game stoppage was due to a medical emergency for one of the officials shortly before halftime. The official was ...
NU girls bowlers set school record
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By Bob Putman 
December 2, 2024
The North Union girls bowling team set a school record as it defeated Tecumseh in a Central Buckeye Conference match at Dragon Lanes. The Lady Cats defeated the Arrows 2446-2317. The final pin count b...
Marysville’s Hutchins signs to play softball at Bowling Green
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Marysville’s Sienna Hutchins puts pen to paper during a signing day ceremony in Marysville. The senior Lady Monarch is slated to attend Bowling Green State University, where she will be a member of the school’s softball program. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 2, 2024
Marysville’s Sienna Hutchins will embark on the next stage of her softball career. Along with several of her peers, the senior Lady Monarch participated in MHS’ signing day. She will continue her acad...
Lady Monarch cagers top Canal Winchester
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Marysville’s Allison Price goes up for a basket in this file photo. Price tallied 27 points during the Lady Monarchs’ victory at Canal Winchester. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 2, 2024
Marysville’s girls hoop squad upped its record to 2-0 with a recent 54-34 triumph at Canal Winchester. The Lady Monarchs trailed 13-6 after the opening period, but limited the Indians to seven points ...
Hall scores 40 as NU boys topple Freddies
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Miles Hall of North Union goes up for a basket in this file photo. Hall notched 40 points during a season-opening win over Fredericktown. (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
December 2, 2024
North Union opened its boys basketball season with an 81-66 victory at Fredericktown. Miles Hall had an outstanding game, scoring 40 points, including 22 markers in the first half. It was the first ti...
JA, Triad girls hoopsters fall
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By Tim Miller 
December 2, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball squad opened the 2024-25 season with a 51-46 setback to Mechanicsburg. The Indians held a 13-7 lead after the opening period and took a 30-23 margin at halftime. Mech...
NU girls fight off River Valley for hoop victory
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North Union’s Kennedy Harrah goes up for a shot against River Valley. Harrah tallied a team-high 19 points during NU’s victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
December 2, 2024
It is just two games into the 2024-25 girls basketball season and North Union has already been able to go through the learning process under first-year head coach Mitchell Loomis. The good news is tha...
Lady Monarch cagers roar past Westerville Central Warhawks
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Emma Gilbert (13) of Marysville goes up for a basket against Westerville Central. The Lady Monarchs opened the 2024-25 campaign with a 59-42 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 2, 2024
A new era began for Marysville’s girls basketball team earlier this week. The Lady Monarchs, under first-year head coach Justin Price, opened the 2024-25 season by clubbing Westerville Central, 59-42....
Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 2, 2024
From Marysville Division of Police reports: Police responded to the 700 block of Deer Run Drive at 5:50 p.m., Tuesday, on a report of identity theft. The case is marked as closed. Police responded to ...
Letters to the Editor
November 30, 2024
Dear Editor, Marysville Elementary School in Ohio is hosting a visit from The Satanic Temple to demonstrate their commitment to supporting religious freedom and promoting essential values like compass...