–––– Above, Marlee Jacobs goes through her windup before delivering a pitch during a recent softball game at North Union High School. At right Cierra Clark runs the base path between second and third as she advances on a hit to the outfield. The Lady Pioneers made a push in the final inning against NU, but came up just short losing 5-6. (Journal-Tribune photos by Sam Dillon) ––––
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Marysville’s Mike Powers (36) moves in on an opponent during a 2018 game. The MHS senior has signed to become a preferred walk-on as a linebacker for the University of West Virginia. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) –––– Marysville High School senior Mike Powers played football at a high level throughout his career with the Monarchs, earning Central District honors along the way. Powers will take his gridiron prowess to the next level as he has decided where he will play collegiate football. Powers has decided to become a preferred walk-on for the University of West Virginia in the Big…
Bunsold Middle School (BMS) officials recently weighed in on how the school will prepare for its future enrollment numbers. Even though data provided by BMS shows an increase in student population and a decrease in teaching staff, BMS Principal Michelle Kaffenbarger said the number of students attending the middle school has been fairly consistent over the years, and will most likely stay leveled out. With an average of 27 students for each classroom, she said that’s not “abnormally large.” “(The numbers) have been pretty steady in that average class size based upon our master schedule, number of periods teachers teach…
Pictured are students Alex Bishop and Ashten Richards working on a vehicle in their intro to automotive class at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. The class spends time dissecting vehicles and learning how to perform tasks like engine and brake maintenance. The Marysville Early College High School, in cooperation with Marysville High School and Hi-Point, will have an automotive technician lab similar to this for the 2019-2020 school year. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jacob Runnels) –––– Marysville students will be able to work on cars in a new career pathway due to a partnership among three schools. Marysville High School (MHS) is…
Thomas and Jeanine Rausch are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today. They were married at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Feb. 8, 1959, in front of their families and friends. They are former high school sweethearts who graduated from Chuckery-Darby High School, and have lived in the Marysville area throughout their married life. They are the parents of four children, Bruce Rausch, LuAnn Reed, Suzanne Kidwell and Jay Rausch. Their lives have also been blessed with 10 grandchildren, along with 14 great-grandchildren. A family dinner is being hosted in their honor over the weekend. (Paid announcement)
Richwood Council members are in the process of another new update for the village, working on the downtown beautification project and the resurfacing of Franklin Street through the village. During Monday night’s regular meeting, a few more requests were made to coincide with the upcoming project. Northern Union County Fire Chief Randy Riffle addressed council about the village assisting with a new tornado siren the fire department purchased. The plan is to have it serve the southern part of the village, possibly in the area of Gill Street. Riffle asked council if it would pay for the permit needed to…
Municipal Court Speeding – Penny L. Foreman, Marion, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Seat belt – Samuel D. Hampton, Columbus, $30 fine, $91 costs. Speeding – Christopher J. Torres, Mentor, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Yield half road – Christina M. Gasper, Dublin, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Stop sign – Larry W. Irvine, Dublin, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding – Brenna M. Waugaman, Butler, PA, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Fail to control – Philip M. Fullenkamp, St. Henry, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding –…
Marysville’s Riley Sharrick (top photo) and Aron Moledor (bottom) are pictured during competition on Wednesday against Thomas Worthington. The Lady Monarchs won their meet. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller) –––– A local high school swimming meet at the Union County YMCA on Wednesday finished with mixed results for Marysville High School athletes. The MHS girls squad downed Thomas Worthington, 88-71, while the Monarch boys fell, 110-40, to the Cardinals. “This was a huge win for our girls, especially since we fell short of Thomas Worthington by 26 points last year,” said coach Craig Faircloth. “Additionally, this was the first time…
Pictured above is a map outlining roads the City of Marysville hopes to repave this year. In all, the city is aiming to spend about $1.4 million on road-related improvements. (Image submitted) –––– Earlier this week, the Marysville Finance Committee went over early plans for this year’s paving project. The finance committee discussed allocating an additional $638,000 for the program. About $300,000 is already available for road repairs, which would pay for improvements to an alley from South Maple Street, Taylor Avenue, Quail Hollow Drive and Wedgewood Drive. The $638,000 would go toward repairing parts of Buckeye Street, Dove Street,…
Kenneth L. Mitchell, 78, of Marysville, died Monday morning, Jan. 14, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family, following a number of months of failing health. A 1958 graduate of Northwestern High School, he was a self-employed and well respected contractor in the area since 1968. A man of great faith and integrity, his work ethic was reflected in his beliefs and how he operated his business through many years. Upon retiring in 1998, he began to enjoy wintering in Florida with his wife, Sharon. He was a practical joker who was the person everyone called…
Triad’s smothering defense overcame an arctic 23 percent shooting performance as the Lady Cardinals beat Madison Plains, 36-28, on Thursday. Triad won despite hitting only three-of-29 from beyond the three-point arc. The Lady Cardinals did so by coming up with 14 steals on defense. “We were concerned the offense might suffer tonight since this was our fourth game in six days,” said Lady Cardinal head coach Jeff Merklin. “However, our defensive effort, especially post Makenzie Cauley, was superb. “Makenzie held Madison Plains’ leading scorer, Hope Fetherholf, to just two points,” he said. “Erica (assistant coach Trainer) did a great job…
Municipal CourtPossess marijuana – Dallas Baker, Hilliard, $150 fine, $90 susp., $95 costs, OL susp. 3 mo. Speeding – Teresa D. Hostetler, Hilliard, $250 fine, $91 costs. No OL – Bradford S. Tesner, Findlay, $58 fine, $148 costs. Speeding – Roberta L. Hall, Lima, $58 fine, $110 costs. Fail to reg – David W. Hilliard III, Urbana, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – William Chang, 1199 Bay Laurel Drive, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Seat belt – Steven A. Dickerson, Lima, $30 fine, $91 costs. Seat belt- Gary D. Robinson, Mesquite, TX, $30 fine, $91 costs. Speeding –…
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by Friends of the Library board member Florence Allen. ––– Addie J. King will introduce Marysville residents to her newest book Tuesday at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, King will talk about her love of writing books at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 233 Sixth St. King is a lawyer by day and an author the rest of the time, which includes evenings, weekends, vacations and every minute she can spare. She is the author of six contemporary fantasy novels, which include the Grimm Legacy Series and the Hochenwalt Files Series.…
Ryan and Brittany Poling were united in marriage Oct. 20, 2018, by the Rev. Dan Loomis at the Homestead of Radnor in Radnor. He is the son of Kevin and Lori Poling and she is the daughter of Dave and Sandy Stimpert, and her father, Mark Funk. They spent their honeymoon at the Niagara Falls in Canada. They currently reside in Prospect. She is a graduate of Hillsdale High School and the University of Akron, and he is a graduate of Marysville High School and Bowling Green State University. She is a director at Morrow County Child Care and he…
Fairbanks’ Jacob Nicol goes up for a basket in this file photo. Nicol scored 11 points on Friday as the Panthers rolled past Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)–––– Fairbanks’ boys basketball team upped its overall record to 5-1 and its Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 5-0 with Friday’s 57-40 victory at Northeastern. The Panthers took a 17-7 lead at the end of the opening period and a 26-11 margin at the turn. Northeastern played nearly the entire game in a zone defense, despite the fact the Panthers were hitting shots from beyond the three-point arc. “We were patient against…