Marysville School Board, News

January 15, 2026

Nine people vying for Marysville school board seat

By Chad Williamson

Nine individuals have thrown their hats into the ring to fill an open Marysville School Board seat, including a long-time member who was just voted out of office.

Dick Smith, a 12-year board member who lost his seat in the November election, has submitted his name to fill the seat vacated by Bill Kec...

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Potential Opera House buyer Andrew Levering, pictured above, came before Richwood Council on Monday to dispute claims that he was not interested in the building and to discuss ongoing contract negotiations with the village. Council has yet to decide if they will re-list the Opera House for sale. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Opera House deal still in flux

By Kyle Meddles

January 14, 2026

The lone buyer of the Opera House came before Richwood Council on Monday to squash concerns that he was getting cold feet on the negotiations, though council seems to think that a deal is still a long...

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UCBDD on solid ground if funding model remains unchanged

By Mike Williamson

January 14, 2026

After a bumpy year including some cuts to the operation, Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities officials said they are fiscally stable through 2031. Kara Brown and Cayla Warnock, both with ...

Upgrades focus on space behind former law office

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The gathering space site plan for the former Eufinger Law Office on Court Street includes a covered pavilion, shown above in the center-left with the brick pattern, a trellis at the bottom right and various plant and landscape fixtures. The general location of the existing house is represented by the red box at the top. Marysville officials discussed the plan at Monday night’s city council meeting as they anticipate work to pick up in the next month. (Graphic submitted)

Upgrades focus on space behind former law office

By Michael Williamson

January 14, 2026

Marysville residents will start to see some more landscape work on the grounds behind the former Eufinger house on Court Street within the next month. Though some work has already started on the prope...

Sports

Levi Crouso (2) of Marysville goes up for a shot against Hilliard Bradley. The Monarchs dropped a 61-37 verdict. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Bradley rolls past MHS cagers

By Tim Miller

January 15, 2026

Hilliard Bradley put on a three-point shooting clinic Tuesday evening during a 61-37 triumph over Marysville’s boys basketball squad. The Jaguars tickled the twine for eight shots from beyond the thre...

Lady Pioneer grapplers fall to Marion Harding

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Jonathan Alder’s Bella Lopez (left) tries to break down Marion Harding’s Kennley Cruz during a match at 105 pounds. The senior Lady Pioneer claimed a Senior Night victory with a first-period pin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Pioneer grapplers fall to Marion Harding

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 15, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s girls wrestling team honored its seniors on Tuesday. The Lady Pioneers gave tribute to seniors Victoria Bobrova, Tristen Gregory, Bella Lopez and Samantha Waugh ahead of the team’s du...

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Connor Forgette (left) and Sadie Dove (right) are shown in swimming competitions. Both MHS swimmers helped their respective squads win recent multi-team meets. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS swimmers win multi-team meets

By Tim Miller

January 15, 2026

The high school swimmers from Marysville had no problem capturing girls and boys competition during Monday’s Team CHAMP meet. The Lady Monarchs tallied 111 points, followed by Urbana-18, Graham-15, We...

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In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth goes up for a shot. Fairbanks’ Ty Schroeder (right) drives toward the basket. Hackworth and Schroeder helped their respective teams to victories on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs, FHS boys notch hoop wins

By Tim Miller

January 15, 2026

Jenna Hackworth tallied 18 points on Tuesday, leading Marysville’s girls hoopsters to a 48-34 victory at Hilliard Bradley. Ainsley Rogan and Val Brito both tallied nine points. Kadi Strahm scored eigh...

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MHS girls win wrestling match

By Tim Miller

January 15, 2026

Marysville’s girls wrestling team recently beat Massillon Perry 72-12. Match results were as follows: -100: Avery Riley (M) pinned Anna Brasiel (P), 4:01; -105: Mia Forberg (P) put Teagan McKinney (M)...

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Benjamin Logan Raiders fall to Tecumseh

By Tim Miller

January 15, 2026

Benjamin Logan’s boys basketball team dropped a 66-56 verdict to Tecumseh on Tuesday. Peyton Vermillion led the Raiders with 16 points. He was joined in double figures by Christian Rogan with 15 and C...