Maybe you didn’t know …

By Melanie Behrens

Sometimes we use crazy expressions like riff raff, showboat and barge in without knowing where or how they originated. Recently I came across some definitions and some explanations for their origin. I found it really interesting.
Riff raff means to us, worthless, disreputable or trashy. Here’s an e...

Marysville School Board, News

Above, Marysville Assistant Superintendent Jonathan Langhals, standing, answers questions from small groups discussing the pros and cons of three options to help Marysville Schools deal with facility needs associated with projected enrollment growth in the district. The meeting was held Tuesday night at Creekview Intermediate School, which ironically would be transformed into an elementary school under one of the options. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Options eyed for classroom squeeze

Possible solutions involve everything from new buildings to elimination of intermediate school model

By Chad Williamson

January 29, 2025

The future of facilities in the Marysville School District was on the table, literally and figuratively, at a meeting Tuesday night. Several dozen concerned citizens gathered at Creekview Intermediate...

NU overcomes slow start to defeat Mechanicsburg

Sports

Kennedy Harrah (25) eyes the basket for North Union. The Lady Cats defeated Mechanicsburg on Monday. (Photo submitted)

NU overcomes slow start to defeat Mechanicsburg

By Bob Putman

January 29, 2025

The beginning of Monday’s girls basketball game against Mechanicsburg could not have started any worse for North Union on its home court. But after the initial big opening by the visitors, it was all ...

FHS girls drop close contest at Hilliard Davidson

Sports

Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm dribbles toward the basket in this file photo. Boehm led the Lady Panthers in scoring during a game at Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS girls drop close contest at Hilliard Davidson

By Tim Miller

January 29, 2025

Fairbanks’ girls basketball squad dropped a 38-33 verdict at Hilliard Davidson on Monday. The Wildcats led 7-5 after the opening quarter. FHS (9-7) managed just a bucket from Gracie Boyer and Claire M...

Sports

IANNI

Ianni worked in big support role for Monarch sports

By Tim Miller

January 29, 2025

He didn’t participate in sports as a Marysville High School student. However, there may have never been anyone who supported and interacted with Monarch sports more than the late Randy Ianni. Ianni, a...

Sports

RAYMOND

Raymond was nifty infielder for successful MHS softball squads

By Tim Miller

January 29, 2025

A multi-sport athlete, known particularly for one of those activities, will be inducted into the Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday evening. Christy Raymond is one of five new induc...

Sports

FRASER

Fraser one of top female golfers in MHS history

By Tim Miller

January 29, 2025

A two-time qualifier to the Division I girls state golf tournament will be inducted into the Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Tess Fraser, a 2012 graduate of MHS, will be inducted into th...