Monarchs, Wildcats, Pioneers advance to state football playoffs

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October 27, 2025

Ben McCain of Jonathan Alder hauls in a pass reception against Bellefontaine. The Pioneers will have a first-round bye in the Division IV playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarchs, Wildcats, Pioneers advance to state football playoffs

By Bob Putman

The regular season is over and now a trio of local high school football teams will prepare for the 2025 state playoffs.

Marysville, North Union and Jonathan Alder earned post-season berths at the conclusion of the regular season this past weekend.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association uses a weekl...

Marysville football Mike Young reflects on his journey as head coach

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Marysville High School head football coach Mike Young reacts to a play during a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage. Young is beginning his second season at the helm of the Monarch gridiron program. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville football Mike Young reflects on his journey as head coach

By Tim Miller

August 7, 2026

Mike Young was certainly no stranger to Marysville High School football prior to the 2025 season. “I started at Marysville as an assistant coach back in 2013,” said Young, who is about to embark on hi...

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This next week in local sports

By Tim Miller

August 6, 2026

Today Fairbanks boys golf home vs. West Jefferson, 4:30 p.m. North Union girls golf home vs. Ridgemont, 10 a.m. Triad boys golf home vs. Mechanicsburg, West Liberty-Salem and Northeastern, 10 a.m. Jon...

NU places third at Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek

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Luke Poling hitting the golf ball at a tournament. (Journal-Tribune by Bob Putman)

NU places third at Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek

By Bob Putman

August 5, 2026

In its first match of the season, the North Union boys golf team finished third on Monday in the Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek. The Wildcats finished third overall with a score of 355 while, ...

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Marysville football Mike Young reflects on his journey as head coach

By Tim Miller

August 7, 2026

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Huntsville man indicted on gun, drug charges

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

August 7, 2026

A man from Huntsville has been charged with having a gun, drugs and attempting to hide evidence after driving under the influence. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Robert Whittaker, 30, ...

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Curb appeal

By Kevin Behrens

August 6, 2026

Employees of Decker Construction are shown performing sidewalk, curb and roadway repairs at the corner of Seventh and Buckeye streets Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

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Former city manager agrees to temporary advisor role.

Emery returns to Marysville

By From JT Staff Reports

August 6, 2026

Terry Emery is returning to the City of Marysville. Officials announced the former city manager will be returning to the city temporarily to serve in an advisory capacity as the administration works t...

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Charges stem from stolen patients’ drugs

By Kyle Meddles

August 6, 2026

A woman from Mount Victory has been charged with allegedly stealing oxycodone from patients at Walnut Crossing while employed as a director at the assisted living center. The Union County Grand Jury h...

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City explores options for managing traffic flow

By Michael Williamson

August 6, 2026

Marysville officials are reconsidering their traffic management system as they work to optimize traffic patterns across the city. At the monthly work session on Monday, city council heard a presentati...