Marysville coach resigns over texts sent to teen

By Chad Williamson

A Marysville assistant wrestling coach has resigned from his position after he was revealed to have sent inappropriate text messages to a female student-athlete.

Ivan Mullet resigned from his position on the Monarch staff on Jan. 31 after a meeting with Marysville High School Principal Tom Cochran an...

Hilliard Davidson closes out Monarchs’ grid season during opening round of D-I playoffs

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A Monarch pass goes between Brady Carper (11) and JJ Henry (24) Friday night at Hilliard Davidson. The ball fell for an incompletion during the Monarchs’ 52-7 loss in the opening round of the Division I state playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Hilliard Davidson closes out Monarchs’ grid season during opening round of D-I playoffs

By Tim Miller

November 2, 2024

A difficult season came to an end for Marysville High School’s football team Friday evening. The No. 12 Monarchs dropped a 52-7 verdict at No. 5 Hilliard Davidson in the opening round of the Division ...

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Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann (14) makes a defensive stop against a Waterford ball carrier Friday evening. The Panthers fell on the Wildcats’ home field during a Division VI playoff game. (Photo submitted)

FHS falls to Waterford to end season

By Bob Putman

November 2, 2024

There was some good news for Fairbanks during its Region 23, Division VI football playoff game on Friday at Waterford. Brandon Wiedmann returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and Ryker Green had a long ...

Late field goal sends Bishop Ready past JA in playoffs

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Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler (1) gets past the line of scrimmage before being met by Bishop Ready’s Tanner Reeder (21) during the third quarter of action. The Pioneer scored the team’s final touchdown of the game before a comeback by the Silver Knights ended JA’s season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Late field goal sends Bishop Ready past JA in playoffs

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 2, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s football season ended on a sour note Friday night. The Pioneers fell short of holding off the Silver Knights of Bishop Ready, who mustered a late field goal to claim an 18-17 victory ...

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Marysville man charged in choking incident

By Mac Cordell

November 1, 2024

A Marysville man could be facing prison after allegedly choking his live-in-girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Nicholas Edgar Alexander Hay, 23, of 1900 Morning Song Road, Apt. 304. ...

MHS’ Armstrong named boys soccer co-player of year for Cardinal Division

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Marysville’s Miles Armstrong (10) tries to keep the ball inbounds during the first half of the Division I district finals against Dublin Jerome. The senior Monarch has been named the OCC Cardinal Division co-player of the year. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS’ Armstrong named boys soccer co-player of year for Cardinal Division

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 1, 2024

The Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) has awarded boys soccer athletes with all-conference honors following the end of the regular season. Marysville’s boys soccer program improved drastically during the ...

Lady Monarch runners will repeat appearances at state cross country meet

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Lady Monarch runners Bailey Gross, left, and Maggie Foust work out in preparation for the girls Division I state cross country meet that will be held on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarch runners will repeat appearances at state cross country meet

By Tim Miller

November 1, 2024

Marysville High School cross country runners Bailey Gross and Maggie Foust are ready for their repeat performances during the state meet. Competition for Division I girls will begin at 2:45 p.m. Satur...