Lady Monarch wrestlers win matches; advance to state-level duals tourney

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February 4, 2025

Marysville’s Cameron Leng (blue) lifts up Indian Lake’s Lilianah Mackesy during the match at 115 pounds. The Lady Monarch helped the team advance to the state duals championship, winning by one pin and taking one forfeit. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch wrestlers win matches; advance to state-level duals tourney

By Aleksei Pavloff

Marysville’s girls wrestling team had only one thought… advance.

And so, the Lady Monarchs did Saturday morning by defeating Wauseon, 70-11, and Indian Lake, 58-21.

“I feel really excited,” Lauren Mobley said after both dual meets. “I think this team can go far.”

Both of Marysville’s ...

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Hall of Fame inducts three

By Tim Miller

February 10, 2026

The Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame added three new inductees Friday evening. They are, from left, Frank Runion (cross-country and track and field), Amber Church Kuchmek (softball) and Sc...

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JA bowlers split matches

By Tim Miller

February 6, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys bowlers turned back Urbana 2,814-2,568. Grant Headings finished with a 450 series on games of 182 and 268. He was followed by Fred Bluhm (211-237-448), Gavin Murphy (257-188-445)...

Fourth quarter proves problematic for NU in loss to Fredericktown

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Nickolas Hajjar of North Union brings the ball up the court against defensive pressure. Hajjar tallied 22 points during a loss to unbeaten Fredericktown. (Photo submitted)

Fourth quarter proves problematic for NU in loss to Fredericktown

By Bob Putman

February 6, 2026

North Union had an undefeated Fredericktown on the ropes for three quarters on Wednesday in a non-league game at North Union. The Freddies (16-0), however, showed they were not ready to suffer their f...

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Marysville deals with house bill hammering

By Chad Williamson

February 21, 2026

If the Marysville School District hadn’t passed a levy in May, it’s likely the immediate future of the district would have looked very different. Developments just before and after voters approved a 5...

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Bridge work may create detour dilemma

By Michael Williamson

February 21, 2026

Crews are planning to replace the bridge on Route 38 near Burns Road soon but that may cause some issues if drivers use the historic Streng Road Bridge as a detour. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch s...

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Jerome Trustees discuss pothole equipment purchase

By Jack Christian

February 21, 2026

Jerome Township’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday night for one of its two regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Among the topics was the continued conversation surrounding a potential purchase of a dur...

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Walk-out doesn’t happen

By Michael Williamson

February 20, 2026

There was an increased law enforcement presence but no student walk-out at Jonathan Alder High School Friday afternoon. District officials released a statement Thursday reminding students that demonst...

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Ostrander receives $431,545 grant for recreational trail

By From JT Staff Reports

February 20, 2026

The Village of Ostrander has been awarded a $431,545 grant through the Clean Ohio Trails Fund administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help construct a new recreational trail along ...

JA officials try to get ahead of planned student walk-out

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A social media post, shown above, encouraging a student walk-out Friday at Jonathan Alder High School began circulating online last week. The post identifies opposition to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency as the reason for the protest. (Graphic submitted)

JA officials try to get ahead of planned student walk-out

By Michael Williamson

February 20, 2026

Ahead of a rumored protest by Jonathan Alder High School students, district officials issued a statement saying that a walk-out could come with severe consequences. The district released the statement...