City, county feel impact of vehicle shortages

By Mac Cordell

The recent shortage in microchips and other delays have caused headaches for both private buyers and public entities looking to buy cars. Officials around the country, including the Union County Sheriff’s Office, are preparing to wait longer for vehicles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)

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City eyes changes to facade improvement grants

By Mac Cordell

November 5, 2024

Marysville City Council is discussing potential changes to a pair of programs designed to improve the city’s Uptown. Council President Donald Boerger said he wanted council to look at and discuss the ...

Fairbanks, North Union athletes closely finish during Division III state CC competition

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North Union’s Kennedy Ludwig (left) strides step-for-step with Fairbanks’ Sadie Miller (right) during the second mile of the OHSAA state cross country meet last weekend. The Lady Cat and Panther were the only competitors representing their programs at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks, North Union athletes closely finish during Division III state CC competition

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 5, 2024

Two local programs were represented in the Division III girls cross country state race last weekend. Sophomores Sadie Miller and Kennedy Ludwig were the sole competitors respectively for Fairbanks and...

Lady Monarch runners compete against tough field during state cross country meet

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Marysville’s Bailey Gross (left photo-No. 1546) and Maggie Foust (right photo-1545) are pictured competing during the girls Division I state cross country meet. The event was held at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park in Columbus. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch runners compete against tough field during state cross country meet

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 5, 2024

A pair of Lady Monarchs represented their program during the final cross country meet of the 2024 season. Seniors Bailey Gross and Maggie Foust were a part of the last race of the OHSAA state meet for...

High school golfers earn post-season honors

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Fairbanks’ Cole Eger prepares to drive the ball during the state tournament. Eger was named the player of the year in the Ohio Heritage Conference’s North Division. (Photo submitted)

High school golfers earn post-season honors

By Tim Miller

November 5, 2024

A number of local high school golfers have earned accolades for the 2024 campaign. Cole Eger was named the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division boys golfer of the year. He was joined on the first t...

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Heather MacLaughlin instructs her third grade students with a pen and paper during the technology outage at Navin Elementary last week. (Photo submitted)

Going old school

Lessons from COVID helped Marysville teachers stay nimble in face of technology outage last week

By Chad Williamson

November 4, 2024

When a cyberattack shut down internet access and various affiliated systems at the Marysville School District last week a couple of things helped lessen the blow for staff and students. The first was ...

Fenwick’s front line too much for Lady Panthers; FHS swept during D-V regional semifinal match

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Fairbanks senior Allie Boyd keeps the ball in play against Franklin Bishop Fenwick. The Lady Panthers lost the Division V regional semifinal match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fenwick’s front line too much for Lady Panthers; FHS swept during D-V regional semifinal match

By Tim Miller

November 4, 2024

There are instances when a team’s won-loss record can be deceiving, especially at tournament time. That could be said about the volleyball team from Franklin Bishop Fenwick. The Falcons went into Thur...