City eyes three additional firefighters
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
September 30, 2026

City eyes three additional firefighters

By Michael Williamson 

The City of Marysville is looking to hire three additional firefighters.

Council members voted Monday night to move a measure forward that would allow for that process to happen. Officials said this a step to fulfill a discussion that started more than a year ago when they were looking to apply for a...

Two more city leaders set to depart
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
September 29, 2026
A couple of additional department heads are leaving the City of Marysville. Planning and Developer Manager Ashley Gaver and Finance Director Brad Lutz are both vacating their positions within the admi...
Demolition could spur Town Run reroute
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The map above shows two potential future alignments for Town Run through Uptown Marysville. The green line shows the waterway’s existing route, while the blue and red lines show alternatives that would move portions of Town Run from beneath private properties and place more of the waterway beneath city streets. City officials said the potential rerouting is part of a larger effort to address Town Run as it winds through the city. (Photo submitted)
By Chad Williamson 
September 17, 2026
The planned demolition of the former Goodwill building on South Main Street could be about more than removing a deteriorating structure from Uptown Marysville. The removal of the building could be the...
Event will put local careers on display
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Students gather around the Scotts Miracle-Gro display during the 2025 Crafted in Union County event at Marysville High School. The annual Manufacturing Month program gives students from around Union County an opportunity to learn about local manufacturers, the products they make and potential career opportunities close to home. This year’s event is scheduled for Oct. 29 at Marysville High School, with more than 800 students expected to participate. (Photo submitted)
By Chad Williamson 
September 16, 2026
Local officials want students to know they don’t necessarily have to leave the area to find a career. Organizers hope to have more than 800 students participate in this year’s Crafted in Union County ...
Tressel, OSU star pitch fitness challenge
News
By Kyle Meddles 
September 30, 2026
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited North Union Elementary School on Tuesday as part of the district’s participation in the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge. During the day, student volunteers participated in ...
Two more city leaders set to depart
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
September 29, 2026
A couple of additional department heads are leaving the City of Marysville. Planning and Developer Manager Ashley Gaver and Finance Director Brad Lutz are both vacating their positions within the admi...
Panther spikers drop match to Madison Plains
Sports
Lailynn Burns of Fairbanks (13) goes up for a block in this file photo. The Lady Panthers dropped a match to Madison Plains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 28, 2026
Fairbanks slipped into a tie for first place in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division volleyball standings. The Lady Panthers dropped a 10-25, 18-25, 20-25 verdict to Madison Plains. FHS is 8-1 ...
MHS netters edge JA
Sports
Lady Monarch Sami Haigh returns the ball over the net. Marysville’s girls tennis team scored a 3-2 verdict over Jonathan Alder during a non-conference match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 28, 2026
Marysville’s girls tennis team upped its record to 3-10 with a 3-2 verdict over Jonathan Alder. Saee Karpe won the match for the Lady Monarchs with her 6-4, 6-2 triumph over JA’s Madison Reed during t...
Hat trick leads to victory
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 28, 2026
Ty Schroeder tallied a hat trick (three goals) during Fairbanks’ 5-0 boys soccer triumph over Northeastern. The other goals for the Panthers were scored by Josh Arnold and Nolan Baker. Baker also tall...
Benjamin Logan middle school gridders pummel Springfield Shawnee
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 28, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s eighth-grade football team blasted Springfield Shawnee 44-0. The Raiders’ defense forced a trio of turnovers. Included were two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns. Pick-o...