Not your typical summer camp: Local teen trains like an astronaut

By Jacob Runnels

When Stella Abel, left, graduated from space camp recently, she got the opportunity to meet astronaut Mike Foreman, center, and shake his hand, along with crew trainer Sarena Blanco. Abel attended the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s space camp recently, where she learned what it’s like to be an a...

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School board meeting draws a crowd

By Chad Williamson

November 22, 2024

Creekview Intermediate School student Avery Whitehurst, above, was among numerous residents addressing the Marysville Board of Education about concerns after the levy defeat at Thursday's meeting. Ave...

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Cadence Pauk attains Rank of Eagle Scout

By From JT Staff Reports

November 22, 2024

Cadence P. Pauk, 18, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. For her Eagle Scout project, Pauk led a team of scouts to carry out sizable conservation and beautification landscape projects encompass...

Education, News

Marysville participation fees rise and fall

By Chad Williamson

November 22, 2024

Thursday night into Friday morning was a wild 12 hours if you were trying to pin down pay-to-participate fees in the Marysville school district. Fees went up and down for various activities, before ev...

Alder’s Neumeier will play softball at Tiffin

Sports

Jonathan Alder High School senior Natalie Neumeier recently signed a letter of intent to play softball at Tiffin University. Seated in the front row are her brother Luke, mother Hayley, Neumeier and father Matthew; back row, Jonathan Alder assistant coaches Tom Russell and Heather Colvin and head coach Dave McGrew. (Photo submitted)

Alder’s Neumeier will play softball at Tiffin

By Tim Miller

November 22, 2024

Jonathan Alder softball senior Natalie Neumeier will continue her diamond career on the collegiate level. Neumeier recently decided to play at Tiffin University. She chose Tiffin over Ohio Dominican, ...

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Fairbanks eyes slate of projects for 2025

By Michael Williamson

November 21, 2024

Facilities updates continue at Fairbanks as the district looks toward projects for 2025. The board of education approved two resolutions this week dealing with construction management items for high s...

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The first of the white stuff

By Kyle Meddles, Michael Williamson

November 21, 2024

Union County residents woke up to the first snowfall of the winter season Thursday morning, as the pictures below in Marysville's Eljer Park and Plain City show. Above, an ODOT worker on Route 736 cli...