Area softball teams earn berths for tourney action

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May 6, 2026

Area softball teams earn berths for tourney action

By Bob Putman

The Central District held its tournament draw for softball teams in Division III through Division VII.

The ranking for each team is determined by using the MaxPreps Ratings Percentage Index.

Jonathan Alder (11-9) received the highest seed of the area teams.

The Lady Pioneers received a third seed in Di...

NU boys golf defeats Ben Logan; JA girls golf defeat Kenton Ridge

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Alex Joliff hitting off the tee during a golf tournament (Journal-Tribune file photo)

NU boys golf defeats Ben Logan; JA girls golf defeat Kenton Ridge

By Bob Putman

August 26, 2026

North Union defeated Benjamin Logan 167-212 in boys golf action at Cherokee Hills. The Wildcats' Ethan Monroe and Hudsyn Wilson tied for medalist honors as each shot a 40. Other North Union scores wer...

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JA soccer recap

By Tim Miller

August 25, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team (1-0-0) turned in a 2-1 verdict over Tecumseh. Grayson Adams tallied both of the Pioneers’ goals on assists from Will Hamill. Jonathan Alder’s girls (1-1-0) posted a ...

MHS pass defense gives up late scores in loss to W. North

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MHS’ Noah Miller (12) gains yardage against Westerville North. The Monarchs lost 31-9. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

MHS pass defense gives up late scores in loss to W. North

By Chad Williamson

August 24, 2026

Trailing by a single point heading into the fourth quarter Friday against Westerville North, the Marysville pass defense unraveled and allowed scoring strikes of 44, 30 and 27 yards. As a result, MHS ...

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Alex Joliff hitting off the tee during a golf tournament (Journal-Tribune file photo)

NU boys golf defeats Ben Logan; JA girls golf defeat Kenton Ridge

By Bob Putman

August 26, 2026

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Resident asks city to end Flock camera use

By Michael Williamson

August 26, 2026

As Flock cameras continue to dominate the conversation, locally and nationally, one Marysville resident is asking city officials to stop using them altogether. Acorn Lane resident Mark Harris asked ci...

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Heritage residents create America 250 quilt

By Kyle Meddles

August 26, 2026

Residents at Heritage Senior Living in Marysville sewed a 12×5-foot quilt with exactly 250 squares for America’s 250th birthday, which was recently hung up for display at the facility. -- Pictured abo...

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JA soccer recap

By Tim Miller

August 25, 2026

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...

Students and families gather near a school bus during Marysville Schools' First Time Rider event earlier this month at IMPACT Stadium. The event gives children who are new to bus transportation a chance to take a short ride, learn about bus safety and meet their driver before the first day of school. (Photo submitted)

Easing back-to-school anxiety

A variety of activities help calm the first-day jitters at Marysville

By Chad Williamson

August 25, 2026

For students, the first day of school can mean a new building, a new bus, a locker combination that won’t cooperate or simply a hallway filled with unfamiliar faces. Marysville school officials are tr...

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Public defender sees benefits in current system

By Michael Williamson

August 25, 2026

Despite local growth and the continual increase in caseload year-to-year, the Union County Public Defender said the county’s current system still works better than establishing a public defender’s off...