Too many free bases lead to West Liberty’s baseball triumph over Fairbanks Panthers

Sports

May 15, 2025

Fairbanks third baseman Nolan Baker (30) looks back to the umpire for a favorable call as he applies the tag to a West Liberty-Salem base runner. Baker’s stretch paid off as an out was called. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Too many free bases lead to West Liberty’s baseball triumph over Fairbanks Panthers

By Tim Miller

It’s been said that nothing in life is free.

That, however, doesn’t always apply in baseball.

Fairbanks surrendered way too many “freebies” during Tuesday’s 13-2 loss to West Liberty-Salem.

“We gave up too many free bases,” said FHS coach Josh Rine, whose team slipped to 7-15 overall and ...

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North Union earns unusual diamond win over Kenton Wildcats

By Bob Putman

May 15, 2025

Not your ordinary baseball game is probably the best way to describe it. The “it” would be Tuesday’s non-league contest between Kenton and North Union on the NU diamond. There was a seven-run first in...

Third inning sparks Lady Monarchs to win over state-ranked Teays Valley

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Marysville’s Lauren Mobley follows through on her swing. Mobley drove in two runs during a 7-3 victory over Teays Valley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Third inning sparks Lady Monarchs to win over state-ranked Teays Valley

By Tim Miller

May 15, 2025

A six-run third inning lifted Marysville’s girls softball squad to a 7-3 victory over Teays Valley on Tuesday. The Lady Monarchs upped their record to 17-6-1 with the triumph over the Vikings, who fin...

Marysville girls lacrosse team tops Westerville North in playoff match

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Marysville’s Faythe Willis (3) takes a shot amid a heavy Westerville North defense during the second half. The junior Lady Monarch accounted for four goals in the team’s playoff win over the Warriors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville girls lacrosse team tops Westerville North in playoff match

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 15, 2025

Marysville’s girls lacrosse team hosted its first-ever playoff game in dominant fashion Tuesday evening. It was a prosperous time all around with the ninth-seeded Lady Monarchs advancing in the Divisi...

Sports

North Union earns unusual diamond win over Kenton Wildcats

By Bob Putman

May 15, 2025

Sports

Marysville’s Lauren Mobley follows through on her swing. Mobley drove in two runs during a 7-3 victory over Teays Valley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Third inning sparks Lady Monarchs to win over state-ranked Teays Valley

By Tim Miller

May 15, 2025

Sports

Marysville girls lacrosse team tops Westerville North in playoff match

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 15, 2025

News

Bee leavin’

By From JT Staff Reports

May 15, 2025

Jim Culbertson of Marysville helps remove a swarm of bees from behind the Hope Center on Court Street recently. Culbertson said he picked up beekeeping as a hobby in retirement. (Journal-Tribune photo...

Marysville City Council

Marysville Fire Dept. restructures leadership

By Michael Williamson

May 14, 2025

The Marysville Division of Fire is rearranging its staffing with some new and familiar faces. At the regular Marysville City Council meeting Monday, Chief Nate Burns formally introduced the board to t...

Education, News

Marysville names top scholars for class of 2025

By From JT Staff Reports

May 14, 2025

As Marysville prepares for Saturday’s graduation ceremony, the school district recently released information on its top scholars for the class of 2025. Valedictorians Marysville High School Christine ...