Letters to the Editor
March 22, 2024

Middle School wrestlers should be commended

By From JT Staff Reports

Dear Editor,
Last weekend was a special time for the Marysville Middle School wrestling teams in state competition.
They won 24 matches and saw four student athletes climb the podium as All Ohio wrestlers. The significant fact in this competition was that it was the best of all schools in divisions I,...

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