EVELYN CAROL SPARKS VONDACH

By From JT Staff Reports

Evelyn Carol Sparks VonDach, age 78, of Marysville, died peacefully at home Tuesday, March 19, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

An extremely devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, her whole life was focused on her beloved family and dear friends.

Evelyn found great comfort in...

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

Sports

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

Sports

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

Sports

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...

Education, News

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

Sports

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...

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

Sports

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 ...