Lady Pioneers battle Darby during soccer scrimmage

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August 9, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (13) tries to head a high ball while fighting for possession against an opposing defender. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Pioneers battle Darby during soccer scrimmage

By Aleksei Pavloff

Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer program still experienced some bumps during its preseason scrimmage against Hilliard Darby.

“It is a continual process of what we are trying to teach some concepts and a new formation that the girls are really picking up on,” JA head coach Randy Spain said. “We a...

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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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“We don’t want data centers”

Cooks Pointe developer puts foot down

By Michael Williamson

February 14, 2026

Marysville City Council members have some questions of their own over what should and shouldn’t go into the Cook’s Pointe development. The board heard the first reading Monday night of an amended plan...

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JA looks at school funding upheaval

By Michael Williamson

February 14, 2026

School funding is a challenging enough subject when it applies to a district dealing with one county but what about dealing with three counties? That’s what Jonathan Alder Treasurer Mark Ingles is wre...

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North Lewisburg files suit against Woodstock over wastewater fees

By Chad Williamson

February 14, 2026

North Lewisburg has provided wastewater treatment services to its neighbor village of Woodstock since 1997, but that service may find its end in a court ruling. North Lewisburg has filed suit in Champ...

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City building

By Michael Williamson

February 13, 2026

Jonathan Alder families look over a cardboard city project built by junior high school students at the board of education meeting Tuesday. The project was one part of the school’s Innovation Intervent...

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Marysville woman arrested for school threat

By From JT Staff Reports

February 13, 2026

The Marysville School District was notified Thursday evening of a reported threat involving one of its schools and the Marysville Police Department (MPD) has arrested a suspect. According to a press r...

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Silver Scene Players rehearse for their upcoming spring play, “Rex’s Exes,” which will be held at Veterans Memorial Auditorium March 20-22. From left to right in the back row is Linda Fischer, Elizabeth Creek, Caraline Griffith, and Leah Heflin. Pictured in the front row is Erik Gray. (Photo submitted)

“Rex’s Exes” SSP’s next production

By From JT Staff Reports

February 13, 2026

Silver Scene Players is planning to bring a southern-inspired romantic comedy from playwright Jones Hope Wooten to Marysville this spring. “Rex’s Exes” tells the story of a group of Texas cousins prep...