Area districts ready should ECOT end operations

By Jacob Runnels

In October, the Electronic School of Tomorrow (ECOT) announced it would close its virtual doors within a few months due to funds it owes the state.
Since then, some schools have been scrambling to get prepared for when the influx of students from the defunct ECOT start flooding into their respective ...

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North Union’s Kailyn Colegrove (30) drives to the basket in this file photo. Colgrove helped NU top Graham during a recent game. (Photo submitted)

NU girls turn back Graham

By Bob Putman

January 8, 2025

During the course of any basketball season, teams will encounter bumps along the way that may determine what kind of season it will be. North Union had a few bumps during its recent Central Buckeye Co...

Local sporting events rescheduled due to OSU-Texas CFP game

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Marysville’s CJ Collins (3) looks to shoot between a pair of Dublin Jerome defenders. The Monarchs’ game that was scheduled to be played Monday at Worthington Kilbourne was postponed due to inclement weather. MHS will play at Kilbourne today, with the junior varsity game set to tip off at 6 p.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Local sporting events rescheduled due to OSU-Texas CFP game

By Tim Miller

January 8, 2025

The Ohio State-Texas football game scheduled for Friday evening has prompted some changes in local high school sporting events. The Cotton Bowl game in Texas will be a College Football Playoff semifin...

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Comprehensive plan for county receives update

By Michael Williamson

January 7, 2025

Union County is planning an open house later this month to present its current draft of the area’s comprehensive plan. The Logan-Union-Champaign (LUC) Regional Planning Commission has been working on ...

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On Monday, Marysville City Council discussed expanding the Marysville Outdoor Refreshment Area (MORA) to include Happenstance Brewing Project. The current MORA, shown above in blue, would then expand to include the brewery on the northeast corner of East Fourth Street and Oak Street. (Graphic submitted)

City considers MORA expansion

By Michael Williamson

January 7, 2025

Marysville is considering expanding the boundaries of its outdoor refreshment area. At the January Marysville City Council work session Monday, members of the board discussed expanding the Marysville ...

Lady Monarchs take home first place trophy during dual tourney

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Marysville’s Addison Lyon (right) tries to get a takedown against Northmont’s Riley Norman (left) during a match at 135 pounds in the first dual meet of the day. Following Lyon winning by pin, the senior eclipsed 100-career wins. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarchs take home first place trophy during dual tourney

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 7, 2025

Marysville’s girls wrestling program took the top spot during its dual tournament last Saturday. A total of 10 teams competed in the first ever Marysville Girls Duals. “Dual tournament events give you...

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Lad Cats compete, place in MHS JV Girls Tournament

By Bob Putman

January 7, 2025

North Union had four wrestlers finish in first place this past weekend in the Marysville JV wrestling tournament. No team scores were kept. Cameron Ludwig (100-pound division), Olivia Ehrick (105), Ry...