Anniversaries
January 12, 2018

WILLIAM AND REBECCA BIRCHFIELD

By Jacob Runnels

William and Rebecca Birchfield, of Marysville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married in 1968 by the Rev. Karl Wuest. She is retired after working for 36 years in the intensive care department of Memorial Hospital and he’s retired from working at various factorie...

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Local couple to celebrate 50th anniversary
By From JT Staff Reports 
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Russell and Florence (Cramer) Borland are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married in a candlelight ceremony at Grace Chapel United Methodist Church in Byhalia by the Rev. Ch...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
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By From JT Staff Reports 
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Aaliyah West (15) of Marysville blasts the ball past a couple of Thomas Worthington defenders. The Lady Monarchs won a marathon, five-set match for their first Ohio Capital Conference victory in two years. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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By Tim Miller 
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There is a stalemate at the top of the Pigskin Pickers. Publisher Kevin Behrens posted a 9-1 record last week. Sports editor Tim Miller went 7-3. Both are deadlocked at the top of the race with 23-10 ...
Marysville school board plans talks on artificial turf for varsity baseball/softball diamonds during meeting
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This is an aerial view of the Marysville High School baseball/softball complex. Pending approval by the district’s board of education during this evening’s meeting, artificial turf will be installed on both the varsity baseball/softball diamonds, reportedly in time for use during the 2026 spring season. (File photo)
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By Tim Miller 
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North Union runners finish second at Ridgedale meet
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By Bob Putman 
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The North Union boys cross country team finished second at the Ridgedale Invitational. Leading the Wildcats was Ben Bonnell, who finished third overall in the time of 17 minutes, 15 seconds. He was fo...
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By Tim Miller 
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The Jonathan Alder varsity volleyball team made quick work of the visiting Arrows from Tecumseh. The scores were 25-8, 25-9, 25-9. The Pioneers moved to 11-1 overall and 5-0 in league play. Ali Hayes ...