Letters to the Editor

May 22, 2025

Jon Alder student submits facts on book bans

Dear Editor,

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

This is th...

Letters to the Editor

JA “no” votes were “yes” votes for reigning in taxes

May 22, 2025

Dear Editor, As a 61-year-old senior and 53-year resident of Plain City I felt the overwhelming need to respond to Michael Williamson’s recent Journal-Tribune article “JA levy turned down by 33 votes....

Letters to the Editor

Writer supports charter amendments

April 26, 2025

Dear Editor, At the upcoming May 6 election voters within Marysville city limits will get to decide on two proposed amendments to the Marysville Charter. The charter allows citizens to shape their gov...

Letters to the Editor

Reader: Schools have performed well with less

April 12, 2025

Dear Editor, I’m confused by MEVSD’s claim to need more money. MEVSD says it ranks “lowest” or “worst” in the state on five financial measures, such as “expenditure per pupil” and “student-administrat...

City council encourages developer, resident dialogue

Marysville City Council, News

Marysville City Council members are working through potential uses for a 307-acre piece of the Marysville East development’s innovation area. The patch of land, shown above, is located between Watkins Road to the south and U.S. 36 to the north. (Graphic submitted)

City council encourages developer, resident dialogue

By Michael Williamson

May 28, 2025

As the city considers zoning options for a portion of the Marysville East development, council wants developers to continue “good neighbor” discussions with existing – and concerned – property owners....

Court News, News

Man indicted for assaulting family member

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

May 28, 2025

A young adult from Marysville has been indicted for allegedly assaulting his teenage brother. The Union County Grand Jury is charging Jett Michael McCarty, 22, of 177 Grove St., with one count each of...

Sports

MHS athletes place during district meet; will compete during regional action

By Tim Miller

May 28, 2025

Several Marysville High School athletes have qualified to the Division I regional track and field meet that will be held this week at Pickerington North High School. The boys 4x800 meter relay team of...

Sports

Monarch grapplers compete in state event, will advance to national mat matches

By Tim Miller

May 28, 2025

Several Marysville High School boys wrestlers competed in state Greco Roman and freestyle tournaments over the weekend. The event was held at Ohio Northern University. MHS results were as follows: -10...

Jonathan Alder track and field squads claim district championships

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Ella Luker leads teammate Addison Ranly during the Division II 3200-meter run on Saturday at River Valley High School. Luker won the event with Ranly finishing second. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Jonathan Alder track and field squads claim district championships

By Bob Putman

May 28, 2025

Jonathan Alder earned a pair of district titles on Saturday during the Central District Division II track meets at River Valley High School. The Pioneers took opposite treks in winning the two titles....

Jonathan Alder baseball squad topples Eastmoor in D-IV district semifinals

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Garret Bauer (12) prepares to slide safely into third base Saturday afternoon. Bauer was also the winning pitcher as the Pioneers topped Columbus Eastmoor Academy, 12-0, in a Division IV district semifinal game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder baseball squad topples Eastmoor in D-IV district semifinals

By Tim Miller

May 28, 2025

About the only guessing game prior to Jonathan Alder’s Division IV district semifinal baseball contest on Saturday was what would be the final score. As expected, the No. 1-seeded Pioneers (23-2) didn...