Author: Marysville Journal-Tribune

Jonathan Alder shut out Tecumseh, 5-0, on the varsity tennis court on Thursday. Match results were as follows: Singles -Maddy Grove (JA) defeated Erica Kelly 6-4, 6-1; -Chloe Sullivan (JA) downed Kayla Wright 7-4, 6-2; -Georgie Wheeler (JA) topped Jessica Shamptor 6-1, 6-2. Doubles -Abigail Watkins and Eliza Watkins (JA) defeated Olivia Walrath and Kayla Bush 6-3, 6-1; -Ali Craig and Brooklyn Banks (JA) downed Matalie Hilty and Emilee Jackson 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. JV squad wins Marysville’s JV girls tennis squad extended its overall record to 7-3 with a 7-2 win over Hilliard Davidson. -First singles: Chloe Bryan (M) beat…

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The Fairbanks Class of 1974 has set a reunion for Saturday, Sept. 14. It will be held at 10041 Harriott Road, Marysville. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. Those interested may contact Barb Sweeney Jackson at (828) 553-4771 for more details.

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Andrew Lee Pritchard, 28, of Sycamore Street was arrested on a warrant service arrest in the 300 block of Sycamore Street at 12:43 a.m. on Thursday. Police responded to a report of a mental health issue in the 100 block of Hemlock Drive at 12:57 a.m. on Thursday. Police responded to a report of recovered property in the 1000 block of West Fifth Street at 2:52 p.m. on Thursday. Reports indicate a Monarch key chain with one red key on it was found. Marysville Division of Police will hold the item until it is…

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Jonathan Alder’s varsity spikers ran their record to 4-0 with a 25-19, 25-16, 25-15 verdict over London on Wednesday. Ava Francis led the Lady Pioneers with 17 kills and 13 digs. Jaden Phelps finished with a .467 hitting percentage and Alexa Kaltenbach was cited for her work on the serving line. Bunsold teams win Bunsold’s Red squad beat St. John’s Lutheran School 25-12, 25-5. Ava Kempton has seven aces, two kills and one assist for the Lady Monarchs. Kennedy Yurkovich tallied five aces and three assists. Marysville’s seventh and eighth-grade Blue squads downed Delaware Dempsey. The seventh-grade turned in a…

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All of the regular Pigskin Pickers turned in winning records during the first week of the 2019 season. There was one Picker, however, who stood head and shoulders above the rest. Sports writer Sam Dillon was perfect on all nine games that were picked. Managing editor Chad Williamson was right on his heels at 8-1. Publisher Kevin Behrens and reporter Mac Cordell each went 7-2. Sports editor Tim Miller posted a 6-3 mark. Our guest pickers are Bob Van Hoose of Bob Van Hoose Garage Doors and Sales; Scotts Weeks of Weeks Plumbing, Dave Laslow of Burger King, Dean Cook…

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Triad’s boys varsity golf team split a triangular match on Wednesday. The Cardinals defeated Cedarville 184-219 and fell to Madison Plains 177-184. Cole Pond led Triad withi a 38, followed by Jalen Nott-47, Maison Johnson-49 and Ryan Gross-50. JVs win MHS’ JV boys downed DeSales, 179-199, earlier this week. Wes McHenry led the Jr. Monarchs with a 40, followed by Johnathon Cusack-44, Myles Young-47 and Nick Wever-48.

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Marysville’s Caitlee Hill returns the ball over the net during Wednesday’s second doubles match. The Lady Monarchs beat Bellefontaine, 5-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) The Lady Monarch varsity tennis squad got back on the winning track with a 5-0 verdict over Bellefontaine. Wednesday’s victory put MHS at 6-5 overall on the season. Match results were as follows: Singles -Emma Pzedpelski beat Sims 6-2, 6-3; -Caroline Geraghty downed Neer 6-2, 6-0; -Hanna Hogan defeated Mullins 6-0, 6-0. Doubles -Ellie Williams and Maddie Blaisdell topped Starkey and Wang 7-5, 6-2; -Krista OShelski and Caitlee Hill beat Lin and Brown 6-1, 6-0.

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Marysville’s Brody Lewis (26) prevents a Northland player from gaining control of the ball. Also pictured for the Monarchs are Skylar Lawson (71), Luke Harper (55), Chase Kilgore (34) and Gabe Powers (36). MHS will host Delaware Hayes at Hilliard Bradley on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

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Mr. and Mrs. David Wickline announce the pending nuptials of their daughter, Jessica Donna Wickline to Cary Hisey Jr. of Johnstown. Her fiancée is the son of Cary Hisey Sr. and Patricia Hisey of Johnstown. The couple will wed Sept. 14th at The Buckeye Barn in Piqua. The couple will reside in Marysville. (Photo submitted)

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of recovered property in the 100 block of Damascus Road at 8:22 p.m. on Wednesday. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 15000 block of Valleyview Drive to investigate a report of identity fraud at 6:01 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies were dispatched to the 11000 block of Route 42 to investigate a property damage crash involving a 2014 Honda CR-V that struck a 1989 Dodge Ram that was stopped in traffic at 6:57 a.m. on Wednesday. The driver of the…

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Editor’s note: The following information is submitted by UCCA board member Florence Allen. ––– The Union County Concert Association will welcome Denny Diamond and the Jewels, who will present a “Tribute to Neil Diamond.” The concert will take place at the Marysville High School Auditorium on Thursday Sept. 12, at 7:30 PM. Award winning artist, Denny “Diamond” Svehla, will showcase the opening of the season. Since 1999, he has developed a versatile, multifaceted tribute to Neil Diamond. With his baritone voice, he is able to sound like Neil himself. Svehla’s “Tribute to Neil Diamond” has been a much sought after…

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Marysville’s girls varsity tennis team slipped to 5-5 overall and 1-2 in the Ohio Capital Conference Central Division on Tuesday. The Lady Monarchs fell to Upper Arlington, 5-0. Singles -Ellie Williams lost 0-6, 0-6 to Hazelbaker; -Caroline Geraghty fell 0-6, 0-6 to Ahi; -Krista O’Shelski dropped a 0-6, 1-6 verdict to Basil. Doubles -Hanna Hogan and Emma Pzedpelski lost 0-6, 0-6 to Mize and Richards; -Ellie Nuspl and Caitlee Hill fell to Marti and Wang 3-6, 0-6.

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Marysville’s boys varsity soccer squad edged Big Walnut, 3-2, on Tuesday. Both teams caught fire after a scoreless first half. The Eagles put in the game’s first goal, but MHS tied the score and then took the lead with 12 minutes left to play. Big Walnut tied the match at 2-2 with six minutes left. The Monarchs scored the eventual winning goal with three minutes remaining on the clock. Nick McIntosh scored two of MHS’ goals, while Ryan Walters put in the other goal. Grant Kaifas had seven saves in the net as the Monarchs improved to 2-3 on the…

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