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Jackson Izzard gets tackled by a DeSales defender after catching a pass Friday. Izzard caught six passes for 43 yards. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Will Heisler (26) attempts to spin out of a tackle by a DeSales defender Friday. Jonathan Alders season ended with the 31-6 loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Logan Shafley (32) attempts to break a hold while attempting to tackle a DeSales rusher Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)

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Memorial Health will soon have a new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Jason Russell, DO, will officially take the reins as Chief Medical Officer of Memorial Health on Nov. 2. Named to the position this summer, Russell succeeds Dr. Victor Trianfo, who is retiring after 21 years with Memorial and over 42 years in the healthcare field. RUSSELL Russell most recently served as the Medical Director of Quality and Risk and Chair of the Memorial Medical Staff Department of Medicine. He led Memorial’s Emergency Department as the Medical Director for five years prior. “During his tenure with Memorial, Dr. Russell…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Samuel A. Long, 24, of Buckeye Street was arrested for a parole violation in the 200 block of Buckeye Street at 2:55 a.m. Thursday. Police conducted a death investigation in the 700 block of Hickory Hill at 9:01 a.m. Thursday. Reports indicate MPD was called to a residence at the listed location in reference to a deceased elderly female. Police responded to a report of a theft in the 400 block of Scott Farms Blvd. at 12:41 p.m. Thursday. The reporting person indicated she was a victim of identity theft. Police responded to a…

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Tuesday’s presidential election may well be the most contentious one in history. The fight for the Oval Office with President Donald Trump seeking re-election and former Vice President Joe Biden trying to unseat him has produced some of the harshest campaign rhetoric ever by both sides. Having said that, it is safe to say that through the decades of American history there have been several other bitter, brawling presidential elections. In 1828, John Quincy Adams ran for re-election and was opposed by Andrew Jackson, military hero of the War of 1812. The Adams campaign drudged up accusations against Jackson of…

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Dear Editor, I would like to publicly acknowledge the Marysville Schools athletic department, high school administration, district leaders, coaches, band directors and all the associated support personnel for the hard work that went into providing a fall season for our student athletes, cheerleaders and band members. Even though this season was not what we were used to, or what we dreamed it would be like when we started, as a senior parent I am grateful we had the opportunity to participate, make some wonderful memories and close out this chapter. Back in the summer, as the fall season was getting…

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October featured seniors named By: Katie Krueger Riley T. Karnes is the son of Jill and Shane Karnes. He is a dedicated athlete, acting as captain of the cross country team and 4-year track and field runner. Riley is also a member of the Marysville Boys Basketball team and has been part of the indoor track program at MHS. His favorite high school memory was breaking the indoor track 4×800 record, and he plans to study finance at Miami University. Riley will miss the football games, dances, and time with friends most when he leaves Marysville High School, but he…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: There are no reports for today. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 17000 block of Allen Center Road to investigate a domestic dispute between a father and a son at 12:18 a.m. Wednesday. A deputy was sent to a residence in the 16000 block of Riverbirch Drive for a dispute between a homeowner and a contractor at 8:57 a.m. Wednesday. A deputy was dispatched to Sandusky Road near Kinney Pike to investigate a hunting complaint involving a deer carcass at 9:56 a.m. Wednesday. An Ohio…

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Look out Picker Nation… Sam Dillon is on the move! The Journal-Tribune sports reporter rolled past the rest of the Pickers this past week with a perfect 9-0 record. He was the only regular Picker who chose North Union to upset top-seeded Findlay Liberty-Benton in the Division V state playoffs. Dillon’s season record is now 53-17. As such, he is only one game out of escaping the Pickers basement. Dillon is still fighting to stay out of the bottom tier and be only the second picker next to Cordell to ever go first (the previous year) to worst in this…

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The 2020 season came to an end for Fairbanks High School’s volleyball team on Wednesday. The 10th seeded Lady Panthers were swept at No. 2 Johnstown Northridge. Game scores were 15-25, 18-25, 14-25. No additional information was available at presstime. The Lady Panthers ended the season with a 15-10 record.

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Donald and Priscilla McCoy are celebrating their 65th anniversary. The couple was married Oct. 29, 1955 in Bancroft, West Virginia by the Rev. Cecil Rogers. They are the parents of five children: Michael (Barbara) McCoy, Pamela (John) Woerlein, Ricky McCoy, John (Kathy) McCoy and Ron (Kelly) McCoy. They also have 10 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren. (Photo submitted)

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Jerome Township officials are offering residents a few more opportunities to learn about the fire levy before heading to the polls. Jerome Township Fire Chief Douglas Stewart is hosting several fire levy town hall meetings before Election Day, Nov. 3. Residents interested in learning more will have the option to attend in-person or virtual meetings. The first virtual town hall will be held tonight from 7-8 p.m. There will be another on Monday, Nov. 2, also from 7-8 p.m. Those interested in attending should email Stewart at dstewart@jerometownship.com for log-in instructions. There will also be an in-person town hall at…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of violating a protection order or consent agreement in the 200 block of W. Fifth Street at 3:19 p.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate the subject had a temporary protection order against her ex. He allegedly texted her the day of their trial to speak with his daughter. Police responded to a report of a dog bite complaint in the 15000 block of U.S. 36 at 1:57 p.m. Tuesday. Police responded to a report of identity theft in the 200 block of Prairie Drive at 4:11 p.m. Tuesday. A local resident…

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Fairbanks High School girls soccer seniors are from left, Meghan Wenger, Lillian Miller, Madeline Conroy and Molly Olson. The girls served as captains for the 2020 Lady Panther squad. The fourth-year players competed in their final high school game on Tuesday at Grandview. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks saw their Division III soccer tournament hopes conclude on Tuesday. FHS (11-7), the No. 4 seed, dropped a 2-0 verdict at No. 1 Grandview (13-2-3). Madi Cook finished with 11 saves in the net for the Panthers. Grandview’s stout defense prevented FHS from attempting any shots on…

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