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May 28, 2025

Remembering those who served

By Michael Williamson, Chad Williamson

Cool, clear weather greeted area residents as they ventured out for Memorial Day events in Union County Monday. Above, a group of children watch as the parade passes on West Fifth Street in Marysville. Below, Union County resident and veteran, Ken Bonnell, addresses the crowd at the Darby Township M...

City council encourages developer, resident dialogue

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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....

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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...

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McCarthy views impact of federal changes

By Michael Williamson

May 27, 2025

One Union County commissioner got a front-row seat to discussions around how changes at the federal level may impact the local level. Commissioner Tom McCarthy recently took a trip to Washington, D.C....

JA baseball team claims D-IV district title with win over Heath

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Jonathan Alder’s Zach Gantz (right) rounds third base while head coach Craig Kyle (left) waves him home during the bottom of the fourth inning. The senior Pioneer scored one run in the team’s win against Heath. JA claimed a Division IV district title with the victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA baseball team claims D-IV district title with win over Heath

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 29, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s baseball team always sets a goal of winning a district championship each year. A 5-2 win on Wednesday over defending state champion Heath accomplished that goal and continued the Pion...

Jonathan Alder lacrosse season ends with loss to Bishop Watterson

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Jonathan Alder’s Wyatt Clemons (8) eyes down an open teammate while being guarded by Bishop Watterson’s Joe Hayes during the first half. The senior attackman accounted for two goals in the team’s loss to the Eagles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder lacrosse season ends with loss to Bishop Watterson

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 29, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse season ended Tuesday night at the conclusion of the Region 7 semifinal. The fourth-seeded Pioneers (15-5) fell to top-seeded the Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles (11-6) ...

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Local grappler finishes fourth

By Tim Miller

May 29, 2025

An additional wrestler for Marysville recently competed at Ohio Northern University. Competition came during the state Greco Roman and freestyle tournaments. Hudson Bryant of Marysville competed in th...

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MHS’ final regular season baseball game results in win during Hays-Hoehn contest

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 29, 2025

Prior to Marysville’s baseball tournament loss, the Monarchs closed out the regular season with a 10-9 victory over Zane Trace. The Monarchs hosted the Hays-Hoehn game after previous attempts were hal...

Marysville baseball squad ends season with loss to Newark

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Marysville catcher Rocco Marchetti, left, tries to tag out Newark’s Brody Driskell at the plate. Driskell scored a run during the Wildcats’ 7-3 victory over Marysville in a Division I district semifinal game on the Monarchs’ diamond. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville baseball squad ends season with loss to Newark

By Tim Miller

May 29, 2025

Marysville High School head baseball coach Nick Blake summed it up best. “We gave up too much too early and dug ourselves a hole.” That’s the way he described MHS’ (the No. 7 seed) 7-3 loss to No. 14 ...

Russo becomes first Monarch to play in state tennis tourney

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Marysville’s Gianni Russo returns the ball over the net. Russo will begin play today in the Division I state singles tournament in Wooster. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Russo becomes first Monarch to play in state tennis tourney

By Tim Miller

May 29, 2025

For the first time in school history, Marysville will have a tennis player competing in the state tournament. Monarch senior Gianni Russo will compete in the Division I boys singles tournament that be...