MARY ELIZABETH “BETTY” (FLORENCE) SHANKS

By Jacob Runnels

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Florence) Shanks, 92, of Columbus, died Nov. 10, 2017, at the Kobacker House in Columbus.
She retired after 17 years working for Mount Carmel Medical Center in the distribution department. She graduated from New Dover High School in 1943 and was a member of Westgate United...

News

Programs impact school behavior issues

By Michael Williamson

November 5, 2024

Reports of youth behavioral issues in Union County are going down and the Mental Health and Recovery Board said it’s due in large part to the increase in prevention programs in schools. As part of the...

News

City eyes changes to facade improvement grants

By Mac Cordell

November 5, 2024

Marysville City Council is discussing potential changes to a pair of programs designed to improve the city’s Uptown. Council President Donald Boerger said he wanted council to look at and discuss the ...

Fairbanks, North Union athletes closely finish during Division III state CC competition

Sports

North Union’s Kennedy Ludwig (left) strides step-for-step with Fairbanks’ Sadie Miller (right) during the second mile of the OHSAA state cross country meet last weekend. The Lady Cat and Panther were the only competitors representing their programs at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks, North Union athletes closely finish during Division III state CC competition

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 5, 2024

Two local programs were represented in the Division III girls cross country state race last weekend. Sophomores Sadie Miller and Kennedy Ludwig were the sole competitors respectively for Fairbanks and...

Lady Monarch runners compete against tough field during state cross country meet

Sports

Marysville’s Bailey Gross (left photo-No. 1546) and Maggie Foust (right photo-1545) are pictured competing during the girls Division I state cross country meet. The event was held at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park in Columbus. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch runners compete against tough field during state cross country meet

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 5, 2024

A pair of Lady Monarchs represented their program during the final cross country meet of the 2024 season. Seniors Bailey Gross and Maggie Foust were a part of the last race of the OHSAA state meet for...

High school golfers earn post-season honors

Sports

Fairbanks’ Cole Eger prepares to drive the ball during the state tournament. Eger was named the player of the year in the Ohio Heritage Conference’s North Division. (Photo submitted)

High school golfers earn post-season honors

By Tim Miller

November 5, 2024

A number of local high school golfers have earned accolades for the 2024 campaign. Cole Eger was named the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division boys golfer of the year. He was joined on the first t...

Education, News

Heather MacLaughlin instructs her third grade students with a pen and paper during the technology outage at Navin Elementary last week. (Photo submitted)

Going old school

Lessons from COVID helped Marysville teachers stay nimble in face of technology outage last week

By Chad Williamson

November 4, 2024

When a cyberattack shut down internet access and various affiliated systems at the Marysville School District last week a couple of things helped lessen the blow for staff and students. The first was ...