Marysville football coach feels team grew great deal during 2025

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November 6, 2025

Monarch head football coach Mike Young talks to his team after a 2025 game. Young feels the Monarchs grew and improved a great deal as the season progressed. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Marysville football coach feels team grew great deal during 2025

By Tim Miller

While there was disappointment associated with the conclusion of the season, those in Monarch Nation can look back on the 2025 football campaign with a sense of satisfaction.

There were a lot of unknowns last summer heading into preseason workouts.

After a messy search for Brent Johnson’s successor ...

Jonathan Alder’s Bauer will play baseball at Ashland University

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Jonathan Alder’s Garrett Bauer delivers a pitch during a 2025 game. Bauer will continue his diamond career at Ashland University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Bauer will play baseball at Ashland University

By Tim Miller

December 2, 2025

A member of Jonathan Alder’s baseball program will continue the sport after his 2026 senior season. Garrett Bauer recently announced he will play the diamond sport at Ashland University. Bauer was a m...

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These Marysville High School football players earned honors in the Ohio Capital Conference (Cardinal Division) for the 2025 season. From left in the photo on the left are MHS’ first-team honorees. They are JJ Henry, Jackson Snyder, Brock Powers and Brady Carper. Second-team OCC honorees are pictured from left in the photo on the right, Grady Evans, Ryan Melish, Isaac Heller, Carter Dunn and Maour Saidy. (Photos submitted)

Monarch gridders earn special awards

By Tim Miller

December 2, 2025

JJ Henry (left) and Brock Powers earned Marysville High School’s football Golden Lion Award for 2025. (Photo submitted) The Bill Hecker Homecoming award for 2025 has been presented to, from left, JJ H...

Marysville, Fairbanks girls cagers win games; remain unbeaten early in 2025-26 campaign

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In the left photo, Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth (23) goes up for a basket. In the photo to the right, Kadi Strahm hits a jumper. They helped lead the Lady Monarchs to a victory over Lancaster. MHS now stands at 3-0 for the season. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller

Marysville, Fairbanks girls cagers win games; remain unbeaten early in 2025-26 campaign

By Tim Miller

December 1, 2025

Marysville’s girls basketball squad pummeled Lancaster, 61-32, over the weekend. In doing so, the Lady Monarchs won their third consecutive game to begin the 2025-2026 campaign. The score was deadlock...

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Funding woes plague county roadwork

By Michael Williamson

December 3, 2025

Nearly a year after sharing his mounting budget concerns, Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch said his office is still searching to find solutions to the increasing costs of projects around the county. ...

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Fairbanks continues to consider access road

By Jack Christian

December 3, 2025

As the new year approaches, Fairbanks is looking ahead to a slate of potential district renovations that Superintendent Janel Chapman says are necessary upgrades. During a recent board work session, F...

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You lost your ride

By From JT Staff Reports

December 3, 2025

There are lots of new opportunities for activities when several inches of snow hit the ground. You can build a snowman, have a snowball fight or travel down the side of the Marysville Reservoir at gre...

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Meth lab brought cartel drugs to Richwood

By Kyle Meddles

December 3, 2025

New details about the drug trafficking enterprise that operated in Union County between Richwood and Marysville have come to light after five suspects were recently indicted and charged in connection ...

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Council OKs data center deal

By Michael Williamson

December 2, 2025

Marysville is one step closer to its second data center. City council voted Monday night 5-2 to move forward with the proposal and Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreement with the N ew Albany Comp...

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Memorial Health says Plain City not left without medical coverage

By From JT Staff Reports

December 2, 2025

Memorial Health officials say they plan to attend the next Plain City Village Council meeting to answer questions and provide information related to concerns raised at a previous meeting. At a meeting...