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January 12, 2026

Marysville City Manager Terry Emery announced he is leaving the city later this year. Above, Emery is shown addressing community members during the 2025 State of the City event last year. (photo submitted)

Marysville city manager leaving

Terry Emery will step down after 15 years

By Michael Williamson

Marysville City Manager Terry Emery will be stepping down as chief executive officer for the city later this year.

The formal announcement was made during Monday night’s regular city council meeting when Emery said he was planning to step away, likely sometime this summer.

He said he could tell he w...

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New Albany seeks to unify zoning districts

By Michael Williamson

January 10, 2026

As plans come together for development projects from the New Albany Company (NACo), the developer is looking to modify some measures approved in 2024. Dick Roggenkamp, NACo’s managing director of real...

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New trustee begins term in Jerome Township

By Jack Christian

January 9, 2026

A new year is bringing new leadership to Jerome Township as Andrea Watson begins her term as township trustee. Watson was appointed to fill the seat vacated by former Trustee Wezlynn Davis, who steppe...

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Bear Swamp crossing upgraded

By Janis Potochnik

January 9, 2026

Drivers heading down Bear Swamp Road will notice new warning gates at the railroad crossing near Shirk Road. Crews were on-site Thursday installing the new features, which replace the north and south ...

Panther cagers roll past Triad Cardinals

Sports

Fairbanks’ Cody Gallmeyer (10) splits Triad’s Makye Gaston (2) and Caleb Jordan (3) on defense during the first half of action. The sophomore guard accounted for 13 points in the team’s win over the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Panther cagers roll past Triad Cardinals

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 12, 2026

Fairbanks’ boys basketball team made quick work of Triad, 67-34, to remain unbeaten in conference play. Fans for both Ohio Heritage Conference squads packed Triad’s gym for Friday’s North Division co...

Sports

NU boys, girls wrestlers compete in weekend tournaments

By Bob Putman

January 12, 2026

North Union finished fourth overall in the “A” Classic wrestling tournament, held Friday and Saturday at Elmore Woodmore High School. The Wildcats had six wrestlers place in the top eight, led by Coll...

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North Union boys hoopsters defeat Shawnee

By Bob Putman

January 12, 2026

North Union defeated Shawnee 59-51 in Central Buckeye Conference boys basketball play on Friday at North Union. The Wildcats (3-5 overall, 2-1 CBC) trailed 27-25 at the half, but outscored the Braves ...

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Jonathan Alder bowlers win matches; Triad drops two

By Tim Miller

January 12, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team downed Springfield Shawnee by a 2998-2755 count. Braden Warren led JA with a two-game series of 496. He was followed by Fred Bluhm-452, Gavin Murphy-402, Cooper Flem...

Lady Monarchs get back on track with victory over Olentangy Berlin Bears

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Marysville’s Laine Dumbauld (20) and Jenna Hackworth (right) battle for a rebound against Olentangy Berlin. The Lady Monarchs won, 57-52. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs get back on track with victory over Olentangy Berlin Bears

By Tim Miller

January 12, 2026

Marysville girls basketball coach Chris Freeman was hoping for a good response from his squad on Friday after a tough loss at Dublin Coffman earlier in the week. A 57-52 victory over Olentangy Berlin ...

Olentangy Berlin beats Marysville gymnasts

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Marley Phillips of Marysville works on the bars during a gymnastics meet against Olentangy Berlin this week. The Bears won the meet 131.1-124.95. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Olentangy Berlin beats Marysville gymnasts

By Tim Miller

January 10, 2026

Marysville’s gymnastics team dropped a 131.1-124.95 decision to Olentangy Berlin. The competition was held earlier this week at the Marysville Early College High School. Top individual performances fo...