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Connect Real Estate president Brad DeHays, center, talks about his company’s Silos project planned for Uptown Marysville at the annual State of the City Monday night. DeHays was one of a series of guests who talked about growth, development and the importance of the Marysville school levy. Also pictured are City Manager Terry Emery, left, and the New Albany Company’s Matt McQuade, right. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Above, a trail of fuel was sparked from the truck that caught ablaze during the YMCA fire in Marysville on Feb. 28. At 10:20 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the YMCA on 1150 Charles Lane after a report of a fire in an outside shed. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Awsom Mitchell of Triad, right, hooks up with an opponent during a match at North Union during the 2024-25 season. Mitchell repeated as the Division III district champion at 175 pounds during action at Hobart Arena in Troy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Rayce Watson (top) breaks down opponent Ethan Lewis of Roger Bacon High School during a 106-pound Division II district bout. Watson captured championship honors in the weight bracket at Wimington High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Lori Grimes (top) watches the clock while scoring back points against Licking Heights’ Lily Seeman (bottom) during the semifinals at 155 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Carson Mize (bottom) takes a shot on Dublin Coffman’s Michael Feeney during the 175-pound finals match at the Division I Central District boys tournament. The senior will be accompanied by five other teammates who are slated to compete in the OHSAA Division I Boys State Tournament this weekend. (Journal-Tribune by Aleksei Pavloff)