BERNARD “BERNIE” MAYBERRY

By Jacob Runnels

Bernard “Bernie” Mayberry, 82, of Plain City, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Milcrest Healthcare in Marysville.
He was a gentle, quiet man who enjoyed his dogs, especially his coon dogs.
He was born Oct. 16, 1935, in Plain City, the last his of 11 siblings, to the late T.R. and Mina Grace (Miller)...

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Marysville Exempted Village School District has given notice that it will end an agreement with the city to provide School Resource Officers in each of the buildings. The move was part of a contingency plan enacted last week when the school levy failed. In addition to providing security for the buildings, the officers served as ambassadors for the police department with community students and families. Above, Officer Jason Nichols, one of the community SROs, interacts with students. Officials have said the eight resource officers and the sergeant that oversees the program will be absorbed by the police department.

Last day set for SROs

Nov. 27 will be end of the line for officers in schools after levy failure

By Mac Cordell

November 13, 2024

City officials are looking at next steps for police officers assigned to the schools after the recent levy failure. “We knew this was a possibility and we have a plan we are going to be implementing,”...

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Jerome farmland rezoned commercial

By Mike Williamson

November 13, 2024

After more than a year of discussions, Jerome Township approved a rezoning request for rural land in the northern part of the township. Some residents who live nearby said they are not necessarily opp...

Fairbanks’ Ryker Green named OHC’s North Division player of year for 2024 gridiron season

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Ryker Green of Fairbanks picks up yardage against Triad’s defense. Green has been named the player of the year for the Ohio Heritage Conference’s North Division. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks’ Ryker Green named OHC’s North Division player of year for 2024 gridiron season

By Tim Miller

November 12, 2024

Ryker Green had a huge senior season for Fairbanks High School’s football team. The speedster rushed for nearly 1,700 yards and finished with 1,964 yards of total offense. Throw in his 96 yards on kic...

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Cymbal of perseverance

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 11, 2024

Despite being diagnosed with cancer, Marysville alumnus Grayson Niemi was able to return as a member of The Best Damn Band In The Land (TBDBITL). Learning he had testicular cancer, Niemi was still abl...

Lady Cardinal hoop coach not surprised by low number of players in program

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Triad’s Abbey Overfield drives along the base line during a game from the 2023-24 season. Overfield is one of only 11 players in the Lady Cardinals’ program for the upcoming campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Cardinal hoop coach not surprised by low number of players in program

By Tim Miller

November 11, 2024

It was just a fews months ago when Triad High School girls basketball coach Erica Trainer sounded the alarm. The Lady Cardinal bench boss said only 11 girls in the high school had attended any type of...

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Air Force finance work paved way for Johnson to be a business owner

By Kyle Meddles

November 11, 2024

Growing up in Marysville, Rich Johnson enjoyed riding on the wild side; not taking school too seriously and having fun doing it. That eventually led to some cases of “mischievous trouble.” The Union C...