Empty council seat draws 21 applicants

By Mike Williamson

The first interviews for the next Marysville City Council member are set to start next week.

Clerk of Council McKenzie Proudfoot told the board Monday that the first interview is tentatively scheduled for the evening of Jan. 21. As of the deadline to apply, which was Monday at 5 p.m., she said the ci...

Education, News

NU seeks to improve behavioral health support

By Kyle Meddles

January 15, 2025

North Union officials discussed methods to improve support for behavioral health issues at the North Union Elementary School. During a work session at the board of education’s organizational and regul...

NU Lady Cats stay poised down stretch to defeat Olentangy Berlin

Sports

North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (25) sifts past Olentangy Berlin’s Cami Elliott (42) during the second half of action. The Lady Cat notched 22 points during the team’s road win over the Bears. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU Lady Cats stay poised down stretch to defeat Olentangy Berlin

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 15, 2025

North Union’s girls basketball squad showed poise in the face of adversity Monday evening. That ability gave the Lady Cats enough of an edge to overtake Olentangy Berlin (9-5), 51-49. Led by Kennedy H...

JA grapplers capture Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Rayce Watson (right) headlocks his opponent during a tournament earlier this season. The sophomore Pioneer took first place at this year’s Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA grapplers capture Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 15, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling team took first place at its Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational over the weekend. The Pioneers earned the first-place trophy, scoring 238 team points. Big Walnut took the runn...

Monarch swimmers place first, second during competition against Berlin, FHS

Sports

Patrick Filbert of Marysville competes during a race in this file photo. The MHS boys defeated Olentangy Berlin on Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch swimmers place first, second during competition against Berlin, FHS

By Tim Miller

January 15, 2025

Marysville’s boys swimmers turned back Olentangy Berlin 101-70 on Monday evening. Berlin won the girls competition with 121 points. Marysville finished second with 38 and Fairbanks tallied 11. Results...

News

Richwood just beats deadline to get renewal levy on the ballot

By Kyle Meddles

January 15, 2025

Richwood will go to the ballot this year with an attempt to pass the village’s operating levy. At the regular village meeting on Monday, council voted to adopt a resolution to put a renewal of the exi...

News

Utility move would drive up city costs

AT&T wants cities to pay for moving lines during projects

By Mike Williamson

January 14, 2025

Marysville officials are supporting efforts to stop a proposed tariff change on utility line relocation costs that would shift the burden to municipalities. After a last-minute addition to the agenda ...