Braves pound Monarch pitching; Marysville errors don’t help during softball setback to Olentangy

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April 10, 2026

Marysville’s Lexi Hakola pops up from her slide into the plate against Olentangy. The Lady Monarchs dropped an 18-7 verdict to the Braves. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Braves pound Monarch pitching; Marysville errors don’t help during softball setback to Olentangy

By Tim Miller

“We knew Olentangy could hit the ball… we just have to find out how to pitch to them.”

That was the assessment of Marysville High School softball coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell after Wednesday’s 18-7 run-rule victory by the Braves.

“Olentangy’s seniors started three years ago as freshmen an...

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 to solicit resident input on new comp plan

By Michael Williamson

August 8, 2026

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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Chicken farm going up west of Plain City

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

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...