Residents score small win in growth fight

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

August 26, 2025

A resident wears a “Neighbors for Responsible Growth” shirt at the Marysville City Council meeting Monday night. A group of people wore matching shirts to show their concern for the growth and expansion happening around the community. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Residents score small win in growth fight

Company agrees to ax data centers from a portion of development

By Michael Williamson

Data center opponents scored at least a partial victory at Marysville City Council Monday night.

In a long and winding meeting regarding the much discussed annexation and zoning amendment for 307 acres in the Marysville East development, all parties involved reached a compromise that would ultimately...

Local News, News, Plain City News

FBI agents, firefighters, rescue workers and engineers work at the Pentagon crash site on Sept. 14, 2001, three days after a hijacked American Airlines flight slammed into the building on Sept. 11. (Photo submitted)

“It really was a bomb”

Area man recalls scene at Pentagon on 9/11

By Michael Williamson

September 10, 2026

On Sept. 11, 2001, Union County, like much of the world, watched the events in New York City, Washington, D.C. and rural Pennsylvania unfold over national news broadcasts on television. Carl Ey, a res...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Fifth Street to reopen for weekend events

By Michael Williamson

September 10, 2026

Work has officially started on East Fifth Street in Marysville but a number of notable events are set to happen this weekend. Will the road work impact those events? City officials said no because the...

Local News, News

Dog swim held at city pool

By Chad Williamson

September 10, 2026

Dogs take to the water during the annual Marysville Dog Swim at the Marysville Municipal Pool on Sept. 8. The annual end-of-summer event gave local dogs a chance to swim and play in the pool before it...

Columns/Editorials

Miller has perfect Pigskin Pickers week

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

Sports editor Tim Miller breezed through last week’s Pigskin Pickers games with an 11-0 record. He benefitted from close games won by Ole Miss and SMU. Miller stands at 20-3 for the season. Managing e...

MHS grad Powers reflects on being named Kansas State grid captain for 2026 campaign

Sports

Marysville High School graduate Gabe Powers (center) makes a tackle during a game for The Ohio State Buckeyes. A senior on the 2026 Kansas State University roster, Powers is one of six team captains for the Wildcats this season. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

MHS grad Powers reflects on being named Kansas State grid captain for 2026 campaign

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

Gabe Powers is among the most decorated football players in the history of Marysville High School. He earned Ohio Capital Conference and Central District accolades throughout his career and in 2021, w...

Sports

Alder girls win match over FHS

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team edged Fairbanks, 1-0. The lone goal of the match came from JA’s Gabby Picciano. Jonathan Alder’s Elliott Hecht turned away four Lady Panther shots on goal. Alder imp...

Sports

Raider gridders split contests

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

The Benjamin Logan seventh-grade football team fell to the visiting Tecumseh Arrows by a final score of 30-0. On defense, Chad Johnson led the way with three tackles and a forced fumble that Boston Ba...

Sports

JA golfers top Urbana

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys golf team topped Urbana, 164-219. Cam Barton led the Pioneers with a 40. He was followed by Rylan Cron-41, Parker McBride-41, Ryan Sowers-42, Austin Meriweather-45 and Eli Hecht-...

Monarchs will face Bradley with new starting quarterback

Sports

Monarch quarterback AJ Shroyer attempts a pass against Lancaster. An injury to senior Evan Beany has propelled the sophomore Shroyer into the starting position. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarchs will face Bradley with new starting quarterback

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

For the next week or two, the Marysville High School football team will have a different quarterback at the helm. Sophomore AJ Shroyer was pressed into duty last Friday during the Monarchs’ 15-10 vict...