2024 - Marysville Journal Tribune

News, Plain City

P.C. revisiting sidewalk maintenance program

By Michael Williamson

November 15, 2024

Plain City is in the early stages of considering a sidewalk maintenance program that could mean repairs to some of the village’s pathways through town. At a council meeting earlier this week, Village ...

FHS grad Miller earns MVP accolades for hoop tourney

Sports

Macy Miller, left, drives to the basket during a Fairbanks High School game. Miller, who plays for Ohio Wesleyan University, was recently named MVP of an early-season tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS grad Miller earns MVP accolades for hoop tourney

By Tim Miller

November 15, 2024

Fairbanks High School graduate Macy Miller continues to move up the college basketball ladder. Miller, a sophomore at Ohio Wesleyan University, was recently named the MVP of the Yonnie Kauffman Blue J...

Columns/Editorials

Feed your head – Dude, what’s in your car?

By Kyle Meddles

November 15, 2024

I have only driven two cars that I called mine, my late grandfather’s 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and a 2008 Mazda6, which is the one I drive today. My grandpa’s Monte Carlo was a beast to drive. It...

Columns/Editorials

The Way It Was – The caddie

By Bill Boyd

November 15, 2024

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

Columns/Editorials

an editorial – Television campaign advertising creates a negative impact

By From JT Staff Reports

November 15, 2024

One of the more unusual presidential elections has just concluded with Donald Trump declared the winner. While that result will bring a smile to the faces of many voters, it will no doubt cause deep c...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 11/15/24

By From JT Staff Reports

November 15, 2024

From Marysville Police Division reports: Police responded to a home in the 900 block of McAuliffe Place at 3:48 p.m., Wednesday, on a report of interference with custody involving three juveniles. The...

News

Holiday lights emerging

By Mac Cordell

November 15, 2024

Uptown Marysville is beginning to look like Christmas. As November approaches its midpoint, city officials are beginning to decorate sidewalks, streets and parks in preparation for the upcoming holida...

News

City, schools discussions continue

Residents urge council to help find solution after levy failure

By Mac Cordell

November 14, 2024

City officials want residents to know they are having conversations with school officials following the recent defeat of the school levy request. “Our community feels broken right now, and we need you...

Court News, News

Charges stem from argument involving pistol

By Mac Cordell

November 14, 2024

A Richwood man could be facing more than a decade in prison after allegedly burglarizing a home with a handgun. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Christopher Michael Stevens, 24, whose court-li...

Sports

No movement made in Pigskin Pickers race

By Tim Miller

November 14, 2024

There wasn’t any movement in the Pigskin Pickers this past week. There was an abbreviated slate of games as the high school season concluded for teams in the Journal-Tribune coverage area. Each of the...

Sports

Sophie Little (31) tips the ball over the net during her 2022 senior season at Fairbanks High School. Little and the rest of the Washington & Jefferson team fell during their conference tournament on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Spikers fall in tourney

By Tim Miller

November 14, 2024

The 2024 volleyball season came to an end on Tuesday for the Washington & Jefferson collegiate team. The No. 6 Presidents concluded the campaign with a 3-2 setback to fourth-seeded Westminster during ...

Sports

These local high school football players have earned first-team honors for their respective divisions in the Central District. They are from left, Nate Russell, Holtz Maine and Ryker Green, Fairbanks; Tyler Krebehenne, North Union; and Zach Gantz and Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Area gridders earn district accolades

By Tim Miller

November 14, 2024

In his first year as the head football coach at Fairbanks, Dave Carroll led the Panthers to a 7-4 season mark and their first playoff appearance since 2021. Fairbanks went 2-8 in 2023. Carroll was rec...

News

St. Paul honors veterans

By Mac Cordell

November 14, 2024

While there are fewer and fewer World War II veterans every day, a pair of them were in attendance at St. Paul Lutheran Church for the Golden Eagles Senior Ministry ceremony to honor veterans. Major G...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 11/14/24

By From JT Staff Reports

November 14, 2024

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Dajenique Jones, 27, of Marysville, was arrested at 1:44 p.m., Tuesday, for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant at 1250 West Fifth Street. Police responded t...

News, Plain City

School coming down

By Michael Williamson

November 14, 2024

All that remained of Jonathan Alder’s former elementary school building at 340 W. Main St. Wednesday morning was the first floor facade and piles of rubble. School officials said the goal is to have t...

News

City puff, puff, passes weed ban

After voting down ban on dispensaries, Marysville Council reverses course

By Mac Cordell

November 13, 2024

One meeting after rejecting a proposed ban on recreational marijuana dispensaries in the city, Marysville City Council reconsidered the vote and this time voted to support the prohibition. In a 4-2 vo...

News, Plain City

Jerome Fire Department to add truck

By Michael Williamson

November 13, 2024

Jerome Township’s fire truck fleet will soon be getting a little larger. The township trustees voted last week to move forward with the purchase of a new truck from Sutphen, the Dublin-based fire truc...

News

Union County Airport dealing with a pair of issues

By Kyle Meddles

November 13, 2024

The Union County Airport Authority is looking to fix water drainage and fuel line issues at the Airport. At the regular meeting of the Airport Authority Tuesday, Board President Steve Koenig said ther...

No sophomore jinx for former FHS spiker; Little leads Washington & Jefferson in kills for regular season

Sports

Fairbanks High School graduate Sophie Little blasts the ball over the net in this file photo. Little is a sophomore at Washington & Jefferson University. She was named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference offensive player of the week three times during the 2024 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

No sophomore jinx for former FHS spiker; Little leads Washington & Jefferson in kills for regular season

By Tim Miller

November 13, 2024

Fairbanks High School graduate Sophie Little continues to make a name for herself in collegiate volleyball circles. The 2023 FHS grad recently completed her second regular season as a member of the Wa...

News

Marysville Exempted Village School District has given notice that it will end an agreement with the city to provide School Resource Officers in each of the buildings. The move was part of a contingency plan enacted last week when the school levy failed. In addition to providing security for the buildings, the officers served as ambassadors for the police department with community students and families. Above, Officer Jason Nichols, one of the community SROs, interacts with students. Officials have said the eight resource officers and the sergeant that oversees the program will be absorbed by the police department.

Last day set for SROs

Nov. 27 will be end of the line for officers in schools after levy failure

By Mac Cordell

November 13, 2024

City officials are looking at next steps for police officers assigned to the schools after the recent levy failure. “We knew this was a possibility and we have a plan we are going to be implementing,”...

Obituaries

DOLORES ARLENE PETTIT

By From JT Staff Reports

November 13, 2024

Dolores Arlene Pettit, age 86, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty. She was born on February 27, 1938, in West Mansfield, Ohio, to Luther “Du...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 11/13/24

By From JT Staff Reports

November 13, 2024

From Marysville Police Division reports: Estefany Suarez Melendez, 28, of Columbus, was cited for driving under suspension following a traffic stop at 11:53 a.m., Monday, near the intersection of West...

Obituaries

ANTHONY LEE “TONY” HUCLE

By From JT Staff Reports

November 13, 2024

Anthony Lee “Tony” Hucle, 66, of Marysville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Memorial Hospital. Known for his unshakable work ethic, deep loyalty, and selfless dedication to...

News, Plain City

Jerome farmland rezoned commercial

By Mike Williamson

November 13, 2024

After more than a year of discussions, Jerome Township approved a rezoning request for rural land in the northern part of the township. Some residents who live nearby said they are not necessarily opp...

Fairbanks’ Ryker Green named OHC’s North Division player of year for 2024 gridiron season

Sports

Ryker Green of Fairbanks picks up yardage against Triad’s defense. Green has been named the player of the year for the Ohio Heritage Conference’s North Division. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks’ Ryker Green named OHC’s North Division player of year for 2024 gridiron season

By Tim Miller

November 12, 2024

Ryker Green had a huge senior season for Fairbanks High School’s football team. The speedster rushed for nearly 1,700 yards and finished with 1,964 yards of total offense. Throw in his 96 yards on kic...

Obituaries

ANTHONY L. “TONY” HUCLE

By From JT Staff Reports

November 12, 2024

Anthony L. “Tony” Hucle age 66 of Marysville died unexpectedly Saturday, November 9, 2024. Arrangements are being completed with Underwood Funeral Home.

Obituaries

PHYLLIS MAE SPARKS

By From JT Staff Reports

November 12, 2024

Phyllis Mae Sparks, 81, of Columbus, formerly of Nelsonville, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. She was the mother of Krystal Luebkeman and mother-in-law of the Rev. Kurt Luebkeman, pastor of First English...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 11/12/24

By From JT Staff Reports

November 12, 2024

From Marysville Police Division reports Kayla M. McCallister, 36, of 682 Allenby Dr., was cited for dogs running at large after police were called to the 600 block of Allenby Drive on a dog bite compl...

News

Cymbal of perseverance

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 11, 2024

Despite being diagnosed with cancer, Marysville alumnus Grayson Niemi was able to return as a member of The Best Damn Band In The Land (TBDBITL). Learning he had testicular cancer, Niemi was still abl...

Lady Cardinal hoop coach not surprised by low number of players in program

Sports

Triad’s Abbey Overfield drives along the base line during a game from the 2023-24 season. Overfield is one of only 11 players in the Lady Cardinals’ program for the upcoming campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Cardinal hoop coach not surprised by low number of players in program

By Tim Miller

November 11, 2024

It was just a fews months ago when Triad High School girls basketball coach Erica Trainer sounded the alarm. The Lady Cardinal bench boss said only 11 girls in the high school had attended any type of...