English – a crazy language

By Melanie Behrens

Since I work with words nearly every day, a friend sent me this about the word “up.”
The word up can be a noun, verb, adjective, adverb and also a preposition. What a versatile word. It’s easy to understand up meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, ...

Education, News

ESC tapped to lead supt. search

By Chad Williamson

December 13, 2024

The search to replace its superintendent will not cost the Marysville school district any money. The board of education voted unanimously to allow the Education Service Center (ESC) of Central Ohio to...

Education, News

Levy formalized; new retirement incentive set for teachers

By Chad Williamson

December 13, 2024

The Marysville Board of Education finalized its plan to move forward with a property tax levy in May at a meeting Thursday night, while also making a move that could save some operational dollars with...

News

Built in 1911, the old Scott house, the Almer Coe house or the “Woodlawn” house at 500 W. Fourth St., that has seen many owners throughout its time as a historical home in Marysville, is now owned by The Union County Foundation. The local non-profit organization plans to use the large property as their office and to give back to the community. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Historic house finds new owner

By Kyle Meddles

December 13, 2024

Few houses in Marysville manage to attract the eyes of passersby quite like the historical "Woodlawn" residence at 500 W. Fourth St.; then again not many houses sit on two acres of land in the heart o...

JA girls club Shawnee for first win of season

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Walker (11) drives to the basket amid a heavy defensive presence from Shawnee. The senior Lady Pioneer accounted 18 points in the team’s lopsided win over the Braves. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA girls club Shawnee for first win of season

By Aleksei Pavloff

December 13, 2024

Being on the cusp of a win does not feel as great as getting one. Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball squad finally saw the fruits of its labor after defeating Springfield Shawnee (1-4), 75-38. Since st...

Lady Monarch gymnasts finish second during quad action

Sports

Marley Phillips of Marysville springs toward the vault during a quad meet that was hosted by the Lady Monarchs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarch gymnasts finish second during quad action

By Tim Miller

December 13, 2024

Marysville’s gymnastics team hosted a quad meet on Wednesday. It was held in the gymnasium of the Marysville Early College High School and was the opening competition of the 2024-25 campaign. Worthing...

News

Shop with a Hero planned for Saturday

By From JT Staff Reports

December 13, 2024

Union County heroes will be out and about Saturday morning helping area children with holiday shopping during the annual Shop with a Hero event. Each year, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel esco...