Marysville man charged in kidnapping case

By Mac Cordell

A Marysville man has been charged with burglarizing a home then kidnapping the woman who lived there.
Tyson Carl Bodey, 44, of Marysville, has been charged with one count each of felonious assault, kidnapping and aggravated burglary.
Chief Deputy Tom Morgan with the Union County Sheriff’s Office sai...

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Group plans to put charter changes before voters

Proposals focus on city's ability to offer TIFs

By Mac Cordell

October 22, 2024

In May, Marysville residents will likely have the opportunity to vote on a pair of proposed amendments to the city charter. Last week, the recently formed SMART coalition filed a pair of petitions to ...

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New designs for a possible expansion of the Plain City Aquatic Center were shown to council last week. The one pictured above was a favorite among residents surveyed during a feasibility study. Visitors will note several changes including an expansion of the existing pool with the addition of a second, stand-alone pool with lap lanes. Two additional areas of parking were also added to the north and west sides of the grounds. (Graphic submitted)

Levy discussed for P.C. pool expansion

By Mike Williamson

October 22, 2024

Plain City is looking to expand its aquatic center and some residents say they might support a levy to do so. At the regular meeting Monday evening, council heard some preliminary results back from it...

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Ohio AG brings suit against local family business

By Mac Cordell

October 22, 2024

The Ohio Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a local business and the Marysville couple that runs it. The lawsuit, filed Friday in the Union County Common Pleas Court, names Ransom Kulasa, Ma...

FHS’ Boyd named OHC North spiker of year

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Fairbanks’ Allie Boyd (14) goes up for a block in this file photo. Boyd has been named the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division player of the year. She is joined on the OHC first team by Madeleine Peffer (19). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS’ Boyd named OHC North spiker of year

By Tim Miller

October 22, 2024

Fairbanks High School is the home of the Ohio Heritage Conference’s North Division volleyball player of the year. Senior setter Allie Boyd has earned that accolade for her steady work this fall. She h...

Monarch cross country runners place third in district; to compete during regional meet

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Several Marysville High School cross country runners have earned Division I all-district honors for the 2024 season. In the picture from left to right are Lyla Channell, Bailey Gross and Maggie Foust. (Photos submitted)

Monarch cross country runners place third in district; to compete during regional meet

By Bob Putman

October 22, 2024

Marysville will have two teams competing in the regional cross county meet following a pair of third-place performances on Saturday during the Division I Central District championships at Hilliard Dar...

2024 season concludes for Marysville girls squad

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Marysville’s Emma Gilbert (14) heads the ball into Olentangy Berlin’s goal during the initial minutes of the first half. The senior Lady Monarch scored the only goal for her team in its 3-1 loss during the district semifinal. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

2024 season concludes for Marysville girls squad

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 22, 2024

Marysville’s girls soccer team concluded its 2024 fall campaign after losing to Olentangy Berlin, 3-1. “We were able to compete well against a really strong team today,” MHS coach Hernan Ayala said. “...