RYAN N. HUGHES

By From JT Staff Reports

Ryan N. Hughes, beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on August 9, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, following a hard-fought, courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 3, 1988, in Columbus, Ryan touched the lives of many with his strong work ethic and passion for all things ...

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Jason Lyons, left, and his manager, Mark Ruff, right, pose during Lyons' recent retirement party at Kroger. Lyons is leaving the store after serving the community for nearly 30 years. (Photo submitted)

Familiar face at local Kroger retires

By Jack Christian

August 23, 2025

For nearly three decades, Jason Lyons wasn’t just a face at the local Kroger; he was a cornerstone of the community. Now, after 28 years of service, Lyons is stepping aside and embracing retirement. J...

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Marysville policy has learning curve

By Chad Williamson

August 23, 2025

Marysville school officials know that curbing student reliance on cell phones is not as simple as passing a new district policy. “You’d like to say it’s like a light switch and we’ve adopted this poli...

Cardinals drop initial contest to Mount Gilead

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Triad’s Landon Tomlin (black) drags Mount Gilead’s Kaden St. Clair (53) during a sweep running play in the first quarter of action last Friday night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Cardinals drop initial contest to Mount Gilead

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 23, 2025

Triad’s football team suffered a home-opening loss to Mount Gilead by a 31-6 count on Friday to kick off the 2025 season. The game was a rematch of last season when the Cardinals went on the road. Tha...

JA Pioneers club West Liberty-Salem to kick off 2025 grid campaign

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Jonathan Alder quarterback Brock Hughes (right) drops back to pass against West Liberty-Salem. The Pioneers began the season with a 33-7 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

JA Pioneers club West Liberty-Salem to kick off 2025 grid campaign

By Eva Paspalis Case

August 23, 2025

It was a new season, but Jonathan Alder’s football squad made a big statement. The Pioneers started the year on the road at West Liberty-Salem on Friday, but even the unfriendly turf didn’t phase them...

North Union Wildcats fall short at Marion Pleasant

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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar fakes a handoff to Griffin Osborne during Friday’s non-league football game at Pleasant. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union Wildcats fall short at Marion Pleasant

By Bob Putman

August 23, 2025

North Union’s first game of the 2025 football season was not completely decided until the final minutes. The Wildcats had their chances, but in the end it was not to be as they lost 16-13 on Friday at...

Monarchs open gridiron season with 42-0 loss to Olentangy Orange

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Marysville’s Brady Carper (11) punches out the football from an Olentangy Orange receiver Friday evening. Zach Bisang moves in for the hit on the Pioneer player. The Monarchs dropped a 42-0 verdict to Orange. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarchs open gridiron season with 42-0 loss to Olentangy Orange

By Tim Miller

August 23, 2025

The inflatable helmet that Marysville’s football team runs through to take the field at the start of every home game wasn’t the only thing that fizzled Friday evening. The big helmet deflated and wasn...