Education, News

August 14, 2025

The back hallway at Fairbanks High School as it was over the summer break. Students returning to the building next week for the start of the 2025-26 school year will see the finished product of the months-long renovation around campus. (Photo submitted)

Renovating but ready

Fairbanks plans for start of school despite ongoing work

By Jack Christian

After a summer full of renovations, Fairbanks is now in full swing, preparing for Aug. 20 — the first day of school.

While there are no open houses scheduled for middle and high school students before the year begins, first-year Superintendent Janel Chapman assured that an open house will take plac...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

City seeks grant help for work on Fifth Street

By Michael Williamson

August 14, 2025

The City of Marysville is hoping to get some more financial assistance for the East Street Fifth project slated for next year. At the Monday evening meeting, council approved an emergency measure for ...

Education, Local News, News

Back to school time – for teachers

By Jack Christian

August 14, 2025

Marysville School District educators officially kicked off the 2025-26 school year Tuesday morning with a convocation at the high school. Members of the high school FFA, band, cheerleaders and choir w...

News

Commissioner, Richwood Council discuss run-down properties in village

By Kyle Meddles

August 13, 2025

A Union County Commissioner came before Richwood Council with options and answers to help address village issues, including dilapidated property frustrations and paving for village streets. At the reg...

Marysville’s girls netters blank Marion Harding

Sports

Marysville’s Nyla Baumbarger returns the ball over the net in this file photo. She helped lead the Lady Monarchs to a 5-0 victory over Marion Harding for the team’s first win of the 2025 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s girls netters blank Marion Harding

By Tim Miller

August 14, 2025

Marysville’s girls tennis team scored a 5-0 verdict over Marion Harding for its first victory of the season. In singles matches, Natalie Fair claimed a 6-3, 6-3 victory, Nyla Baumbarger turned in a 4-...

Sports

Lady Monarch golfers place in top half at Hudson Invitational

By Tim Miller

August 14, 2025

Marysville’s girls golf team placed seventh during the recent 20-team Hudson Invitational. The Lady Monarchs carded a team score of 387. Jorja Ary placed 17th as an individual with a score of 93. She ...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

City seeks grant help for work on Fifth Street

By Michael Williamson

August 14, 2025

Education, Local News, News

Back to school time – for teachers

By Jack Christian

August 14, 2025

News

Commissioner, Richwood Council discuss run-down properties in village

By Kyle Meddles

August 13, 2025

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

A concept plan for the Trails at Weaver Ridge, shown above, sparked debate at Marysville City Council Monday night over the placement of the project’s entrance. Some council members wanted developers to shift it to the south. (Graphic submitted)

Officials seek changes to Weaver Ridge

Entry, price, density all questioned by city council

By Mike Williamson

August 13, 2025

Developers may have to make some changes to the Weaver Ridge project if they want to get it through Marysville City Council. The board heard the first reading Monday night for a planned unit developme...