Wet Richwood diamonds force schedule changes

By Sam Dillon

Monroe Field at Richwood Lake Park sits flooded in several inches of water after heavy rain Wednesday night. The softball fields at the park were also under water, causing problems for tournaments scheduled for this coming week.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)

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Area tornado siren test set for Feb. 5

By From JT Staff Reports

January 22, 2025

On Feb. 5, Union County will conduct its monthly tornado siren test beginning at noon. During this test, both the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Marysville Division of Police will activate the ...

Lady Monarch wrestlers drop dual match to Olentangy Orange on Kent State’s mat

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Marysville’s Cara Leng (blue) secures a takedown during Marysville’s girls dual meet tournament earlier this season. The Lady Monarch won her match at 140 pounds during the team’s loss to Olentangy Orange, 46-33. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch wrestlers drop dual match to Olentangy Orange on Kent State’s mat

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 22, 2025

If one’s journey is to be the best, one sometimes must compete against the best. That is the sentiment Marysville’s girls wrestling head coach Shawn Andrews and his team have adopted since he took ove...

Local grapplers compete in girls Heart of Ohio event

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Fairbanks 155-pounder Ellie Chippas (top) sprawls on Indian Lake’s Kiylee Haude (bottom) during the second round of championship matches during the Girls Heart of Ohio Invite. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Local grapplers compete in girls Heart of Ohio event

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 22, 2025

Several local grapplers tested their skills during the recent Girls Heart of Ohio Invitational that was held at Mechanicsburg High School. Jonathan Alder, Triad and Fairbanks were the local programs r...

Lady Monarchs top Darby; Jon Alder girls fall to Allen East

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Allison Price of Marysville goes up for a shot. Price tallied 20 points during the Lady Monarchs’ victory over Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs top Darby; Jon Alder girls fall to Allen East

By Tim Miller

January 22, 2025

Allison Price tossed in 20 points as Marysville’s girls basketball squad turned back Hilliard Darby, 55-52. The Lady Monarchs trailed 14-13 after the opening quarter. Darby took a 28-25 edge into the ...

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Plans for the Streng Road Bridge, pictured above, have the 110-year old structure eventually moving from its current location near Fairbanks to the City of Marysville. Before that can happen, Union County officials said they have to find the right consultant with the right plan to take it apart. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Planning begins for big bridge move

Streng Road Bridge will make its way to Marysville's Uptown area

By Michael Williamson

January 21, 2025

Plans are underway for the removal of the Streng Road Bridge in southern Union County. Engineer Jeff Stauch said, given the historic nature of the bridge, the removal may be complicated so the county ...

MHS boys wrestlers place fourth during Maumee Bay Classic

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Marysville’s Carson Mize (top) pins his opponent during the 2025 Maumee Bay Classic last weekend. The senior Monarch took second place at 175-pounds, helping his team secure a fourth-place spot. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

MHS boys wrestlers place fourth during Maumee Bay Classic

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 21, 2025

Marysville’s and Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling squads took part in the Maumee Bay Classic over the weekend. The Monarchs were able to place in the top five as a team. They tallied 133.5 points to pl...