2024 - Marysville Journal Tribune

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By From JT Staff Reports

October 31, 2024

The cast and crew of Silver Scene Players’ production of “Grumpy Old Men, The Musical” present Jenn Williams with a check for $5,637. Williams represents the local non-profit, “She Dreams Again,” an o...

JA Pioneers will once again face Bishop Ready to begin post-season

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Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horne (12) tries to find an open gap in the Bellefontaine defense during a road game earlier this season. The Pioneers will to take on the Silver Knights of Bishop Ready at Central Crossing High School Friday night for the first round of the playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA Pioneers will once again face Bishop Ready to begin post-season

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 31, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s football team has experienced a few moments of déjà vu this season. The team’s first-round playoff matchup is another one of those instances. The ninth-seeded Pioneers just missed the...

FHS will make long trip to Waterford for opening round of D-VI playoffs

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Holtz Maine (10) of Fairbanks closes in on a West Liberty-Salem ball carrier. The Panthers will play at Waterford in the initial game of the Division VI state playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

FHS will make long trip to Waterford for opening round of D-VI playoffs

By Tim Miller

October 31, 2024

It’s going to be a long night on a bus for the Fairbanks High School football team. The Panthers, who are ranked No. 12 in Region 23 of Division VI, will make a more than two-hour trip to take on No. ...

Sports

Little Panthers capture championship

By Tim Miller

October 31, 2024

The Fairbanks youth junior varsity football team posted and 8-0 record and won the Youth Ohio Heritage Conference championship. It is the first time in six years the Panthers have claimed the title. T...

Sports

Cordell climbs closer to top in Pickers race

By Tim Miller

October 31, 2024

Reporter Mac Cordell posted a 10-2 record during the final week of the high school football regular season. As such, he has jumped into second place in this year’s Pigskin Pickers race with a 66-28 re...

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Ghouls come tonight

By Michael Williamson

October 31, 2024

The spirit of Halloween flowed through the decorations at this house on Willowcreek Drive in Plain City this week. Residents will see all the ghosts and goblins take to the streets at 6 p.m. tonight w...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 10/31/24

By From JT Staff Reports

October 31, 2024

From Marysville Division of Police reports: At 4:30 p.m., Monday, police responded on a report of a force or threat of rape. Police responded to a park in the 300 block of Gallery Drive at 5:28 p.m., ...

Obituaries

DERRIC R. BROWN

By From JT Staff Reports

October 31, 2024

Derric R. Brown, a devoted husband, loving father, and compassionate Funeral Director, passed away on October 27, 2024, at his residence in Marysville, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 22...

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Jon Alder drops on state report card

By Michael Williamson

October 30, 2024

Jonathan Alder made progress on the 2023-24 state report card but also lost half a star, which officials said means there is work still to do. Officials presented information from the state report car...

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New Fairbanks position will help with behavior issues

By Michael Williamson

October 30, 2024

Fairbanks is getting a new behavior analyst for the district thanks to a grant from one of the county agencies. At the recent board of education meeting, Superintendent Adham Schirg said the new Board...

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Tolles training paved way for veterinarian

By From JT Staff Reports

October 30, 2024

Many children say they want to become a veterinarian when they grow up. Yet few of them actually do. Carlie (Snodgrass) Buergel, DVM, is one of those few – thanks in part to the solid foundation she b...

Sports

Local high school grid players of week named

By Tim Miller

October 30, 2024

The Journal-Tribune has named its football players of the game for the final week of the 2024 regular season. Marysville improved its record to 3-7 with a 31-25 verdict over Hilliard Darby. Junior run...

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Grid squads preparing for 2024 post-season

By Tim Miller

October 30, 2024

The 2024 high school football regular season is in the books and it’s playoff time. Three local teams have earned post-season berths for finishing in the top 16 in their respective regions. The highes...

Monarch gridders will travel to Hilliard Davidson for opening round of Division I playoffs

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Monarchs JJ Henry (24), Grady Evans (17), Brock Powers (54) and Griffin Scheiderer (14) are among the defenders on this play. Marysville will play at Hilliard Davidson on Friday in the opening round of the Division I state playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarch gridders will travel to Hilliard Davidson for opening round of Division I playoffs

By Tim Miller

October 30, 2024

Marysville High School’s football team will face a familiar opponent on Friday evening. The Monarchs (3-7) finished with the No. 12 seed in the Division I, Region II state playoff list. MHS will play ...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 10/30/24

By From JT Staff Reports

October 30, 2024

From Marysville Division of Police reports Police responded to the 400 block of North Maple Street at 10 a.m., Monday, to recover property. At 12:35 p.m., Monday, police responded to the 100 block of ...

Obituaries

JUDITH CAROLYN HELTON

By From JT Staff Reports

October 30, 2024

Judith Carolyn Helton, 80, of Marysville, Ohio, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family on October 27, 2024. Judy retired from O.M. Scott and S...

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City council votes down ban on pot dispensaries

By Mac Cordell

October 29, 2024

In a 3-4 vote, Marysville City Council Monday rejected legislation that would have banned recreational marijuana retailers in the city. Council members Henk Berbee, Zack Bordner and Scott Hunter voted...

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Richwood pickleball project hits a snag

By Kyle Meddles

October 29, 2024

Richwood officials are rescinding their motion to accept a prospective bidder for the pickleball courts at the park due to an anomaly in the bid tabulation form. At the regular meeting of village coun...

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Flag football challenge held

By Chad Williamson

October 29, 2024

The Union County Cougars Special Olympics team took on squads from the Marysville Fire Department, Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Marysville Police Department Sunday at the Buns...

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A fine place for candy

By Mac Cordell

October 29, 2024

Halloween is in full swing in Marysville. Saturday, the city’s Uptown was converted to Scarysville as businesses, organizations and other vendors catered to hundreds of costumed beggars. Above, Braxto...

Panther boys soccer squad drops OT heart-breaker to Grandview during Division V district title competition

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A Grandview player falls to the turf as Fairbanks keeper Nate Russell (right) comes up with a save. Also pictured to the left for FHS is Spencer Beekman. The Panthers dropped a 2-1 overtime verdict to the Bobcats in the Division V district championship match Saturday evening at Westerville North High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panther boys soccer squad drops OT heart-breaker to Grandview during Division V district title competition

By Tim Miller

October 29, 2024

The 2024 season could not have come to a more heart-breaking end than it did Saturday evening for Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad. The No. 2-seeded Panthers went up against a familiar foe in No. 1 Grandv...

Marysville’s Foust, Gross qualify for spots in state cross country

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Marysville’s Bailey Gross, left, and Maggie Foust have qualified for the Division I girls state cross country meet that will be held Saturday at Fortress Obetz in Columbus. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s Foust, Gross qualify for spots in state cross country

By Tim Miller

October 29, 2024

A pair of Marysville girls have advanced to the highest level of high school cross country in the state. Seniors Maggie Foust and Bailey Gross placed 10th and 16th respectively on Saturday during the ...

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Pioneer teams advance to state CC competition

By Bob Putman

October 29, 2024

Jonathan Alder will be well represented at the Ohio High School Athletic Association cross country championships. The girls team finished third overall and the boys squad was fifth during the Division...

Lady Panther spikers withstand tough battle from Northridge to capture district title

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Fairbanks’ Anna Dulle reaches for a kill attempt during Saturday’s Central District final against Johnstown Northridge at Granville High School. The Lady Panthers earned the district title with a three-set victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Lady Panther spikers withstand tough battle from Northridge to capture district title

By Bob Putman

October 29, 2024

Fairbanks senior Allie Boyd has experienced both the good and bad of a district final volleyball match. It will go without saying the feeling of good is much better than the bad. The feeling of the fo...

Obituaries

RICHARD L. “DICK” LAIRD

By From JT Staff Reports

October 29, 2024

Richard L. “Dick” Laird, age 86, of Marysville, died on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family following a year long battle with mesothelioma. Dick loved to tell his famil...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 10/29/24

By From JT Staff Reports

October 29, 2024

The Union County Sheriff’s Office did not provide any reports for the weekend or Monday. Additionally, requests to get those reports went unanswered.

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More questions than answers in school cyber issue

By Mike Williamson

October 29, 2024

A “cybersecurity incident” closed Marysville schools Monday but district officials had little information to share with the community. When asked for additional information, officials said they had “n...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 10/28/24

By From JT Staff Reports

October 28, 2024

From Marysville Division of Police reports Julia D. Deere, 43, of Marysville, was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant in the 500 block of East Fifth Street and Olive Street at 6:42 p.m., Friday. Valdal...

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Computer problems force school closure

By From JT Staff Reports

October 28, 2024

Marysville Exempted Village School District started this week with a closure after computer issues surfaced over the weekend. District officials sent out a message to community members Sunday when the...

No. 1 JA upset by fourth-seeded Watterson in district final soccer contest

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Jonathan Alder’s Jimmy Martinez (7) tries to get possession while battling a Bishop Watterson defender. The senior Pioneer accounted for one assist in the team’s loss to the Eagles during the Division III district final at Olentangy High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

No. 1 JA upset by fourth-seeded Watterson in district final soccer contest

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 28, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team fought to the bitter end during the Division III district title game. However, Saturday evening left a sour taste in Pioneer fans following a 3-2 loss to Bishop Watte...