Columns/Editorials

September 11, 2026

Miller has perfect Pigskin Pickers week

By Tim Miller

Sports editor Tim Miller breezed through last week’s Pigskin Pickers games with an 11-0 record.

He benefitted from close games won by Ole Miss and SMU.

Miller stands at 20-3 for the season.

Managing editor Chad Williamson was just a game off that pace at 10-1. He stands at 19-4 for the season.

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A Word to the Wise: Teen fashion in the ’80s – at least we tried

By Chad Williamson

September 3, 2026

As teens return to class, I’m left wondering if true back-to-school clothes shopping for high schoolers is the event it used to be. I would say it isn’t, for two reasons. The first reason revolves aro...

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Williamson, Miller tied for Pigskin Pickers lead

By Tim Miller

September 3, 2026

Sports editor Tim Miller and managing editor Chad Williamson both finished the week with 5-2 records during the second week of the Pigskin Pickers. Publisher Kevin Behrens won four of the seven games....

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Mike Drops: A good year to go back to the movies

By Michael Williamson

August 27, 2026

So far, 2026 has been a pretty decent year for movies. That hasn’t been my perspective of the movie landscape for the last couple of years, so this year it has been noticeable. I also made it a goal t...

MHS grad Powers reflects on being named Kansas State grid captain for 2026 campaign

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Marysville High School graduate Gabe Powers (center) makes a tackle during a game for The Ohio State Buckeyes. A senior on the 2026 Kansas State University roster, Powers is one of six team captains for the Wildcats this season. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

MHS grad Powers reflects on being named Kansas State grid captain for 2026 campaign

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

Gabe Powers is among the most decorated football players in the history of Marysville High School. He earned Ohio Capital Conference and Central District accolades throughout his career and in 2021, w...

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Alder girls win match over FHS

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team edged Fairbanks, 1-0. The lone goal of the match came from JA’s Gabby Picciano. Jonathan Alder’s Elliott Hecht turned away four Lady Panther shots on goal. Alder imp...

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Raider gridders split contests

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

The Benjamin Logan seventh-grade football team fell to the visiting Tecumseh Arrows by a final score of 30-0. On defense, Chad Johnson led the way with three tackles and a forced fumble that Boston Ba...

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JA golfers top Urbana

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys golf team topped Urbana, 164-219. Cam Barton led the Pioneers with a 40. He was followed by Rylan Cron-41, Parker McBride-41, Ryan Sowers-42, Austin Meriweather-45 and Eli Hecht-...

Monarchs will face Bradley with new starting quarterback

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Monarch quarterback AJ Shroyer attempts a pass against Lancaster. An injury to senior Evan Beany has propelled the sophomore Shroyer into the starting position. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarchs will face Bradley with new starting quarterback

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

For the next week or two, the Marysville High School football team will have a different quarterback at the helm. Sophomore AJ Shroyer was pressed into duty last Friday during the Monarchs’ 15-10 vict...

Lady Monarch CC squad wins another Wapakoneta title

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Marysville’s Cameron Cave (center) is pictured during a 2025 meet. Cave helped lead the Lady Monarchs to the championship of the 2026 Wakpakoneta night meet. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Lady Monarch CC squad wins another Wapakoneta title

By Tim Miller

September 11, 2026

Marysville’s girls varsity cross country team won the Wapakoneta night meet for the eighth consecutive year. The Lady Monarchs captured the event with 46 points. Wapakoneta was the runner-up with 91 p...