JA’s Bentley named CBC Kenton Trail boys cager of year; NU athletes earn first-team honors in Mad River

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February 26, 2026

Local basketball players from left, Nickolas Hajjar (11) and Dainon Lindsey (10) of North Union and Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) have been named to first-team honors in the Central Buckeye Conference. Bentley is the player of the year in the CBC’s Kenton Trail Division. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA’s Bentley named CBC Kenton Trail boys cager of year; NU athletes earn first-team honors in Mad River

By Tim Miller

The Central Buckeye Conference has named its all-league boys basketball teams for the 2025-2026 season.

Jonathan Alder sophomore Danny Bentley has been named player of the year in the Kenton Trail Division. He is also a member of the first team.

Chase Muetzel, a Pioneer senior, and junior Brady Sweet ...

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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By Michael Williamson

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Marysville residents will soon be able to share their thoughts on growth and change with city officials. Starting this month, there will be a couple of opportunities for those interested in where the ...

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By Michael Williamson

August 8, 2026

A local agricultural operation looking to build a chicken farm west of Plain City is making its way through the permitting process. Pleasant Valley Pastures filed an application through various Madiso...

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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

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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

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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...