JA downs Licking Valley; will face BC Bulldogs in district semifinals

Sports

May 20, 2024

JA downs Licking Valley; will face BC Bulldogs in district semifinals

By Tim Miller

Jonathan Alder’s Chase Chopin slides safely into second base during a game from earlier in the 2024 season. Chopin helped the Pioneers beat Licking Valley, 4-0, during a Division II tournament game.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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A long-time rivalry will be stoked once again on Jonatha...

Interviews conducted for Marysville High School head baseball coaching position

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Marysville High School junior Mason Springs follows through on his swing during a 2025 game. Several candidates have been interviewed to become the Monarchs’ new head coach. Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Interviews conducted for Marysville High School head baseball coaching position

By Tim Miller

July 11, 2025

A total of seven candidates have been interviewed to date for the vacancy at the top of the Marysville High School baseball program. The position became open after the 2025 season when Nick Blake, who...

Sports

Morgan Baker, 10, makes a diving catch during a drill at the Marysville girls softball youth camp. More than 80 girls ages 6-13 attended the camp that ran Monday and Tuesday evenings on the Lady Monarch diamonds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Softball camp draws youngsters

By Tim Miller

July 10, 2025

High school baseball teams will begin using double first base starting with ‘27 season

Sports

Jonathan Alder first baseman Zach Gantz attempts to swipe a tag on a retreating runner at the bag. Beginning with the 2027 season, high school baseball teams throughout the United States will use a double first base. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

High school baseball teams will begin using double first base starting with ‘27 season

By Tim Miller

July 10, 2025

In a little less than two years, high school baseball teams throughout the United States will be required to implement a double first base bag. Beginning with the 2027 spring season, a double first ba...

Education, Plain City News

JA to put 5.12-mill bond on ballot

By Michael Williamson

July 12, 2025

Jonathan Alder is going back on the ballot this fall. At the board of education’s recent meeting, school officials said the district will be coming back to voters in November, asking again to pass the...

Local News, News

Goodwill to relocate, expand next door

By From JT Staff Reports

July 12, 2025

Goodwill plans to relocate and expand its retail store into the old Big Lots, which gives them the opportunity to open a new book-themed shopping experience at the former location. The retail portion ...

Local News, News

Look out below

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 11, 2025

Some area residents beat the heat by easing into the cooling waters of the Marysville Municipal Pool. Others, like the youth shown above on Friday, would rather get the thrill of leaping from the high...

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...

Vetoes are a relief to area school officials

By From JT Staff Reports

July 11, 2025

School officials around Union County are pleased with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto efforts regarding the recent state budget process. DeWine signed the state’s $60-billion spending bill at the end of ...

Sports

Interviews conducted for Marysville High School head baseball coaching position

By Tim Miller

July 11, 2025

Court News, News

Employee files suit against Honda over unpaid time

By Jack Christian

July 10, 2025

An employee at the Honda Marysville Plant is suing the company, alleging unpaid overtime hours in a newly filed lawsuit. Joab Scott, the plaintiff, claims that he and other employees are owed overtime...