Fairbanks, Jonathan Alder girls drop contests

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February 5, 2025

Natalie Hess (21) of Jonathan Alder goes up for a shot in this file photo. Hess tallied nine points during the game against West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks, Jonathan Alder girls drop contests

By Tim Miller

Fairbanks’ girls hoopsters slipped to 11-9 with a 55-37 loss to Buckeye Valley.

The Barons took an 11-7 edge into the second quarter and extended it to 27-21 by the halftime break.

Fairbanks managed only four points during the third quarter.

As a result, the Lady Panthers trailed 43-25 as action move...

Ohio Heritage Conference will have opening when Greenon leaves after 2026-2027 year

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Fairbanks’ Sydney Cutler (right) guards Greenon’s Sarah Riley (1) during a game earlier in the 2024-25 season. Greenon is leaving the Ohio Heritage Conference after the 2026-2027 season with plans to join the Central Buckeye Conference. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Ohio Heritage Conference will have opening when Greenon leaves after 2026-2027 year

By Tim Miller

February 5, 2025

The Ohio Heritage Conference will take on a new look in a couple of years. It was recently announced that Greenon, which is currently in the conference’s South Division, will be leaving the OHC at the...

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Working through warmer weather

By From JT Staff Reports

February 4, 2025

Ground work is underway at the new Dairy Queen site on Columbus Avenue. The former facility was torn down last year to make way for a new facility to be completed this spring. (Journal-Tribune photo b...

Marysville City Council, News

City eyes future water needs

A second new plant could be in the cards

By Michael Williamson

February 4, 2025

Marysville is looking at two alternative improvement plans for water distribution projects throughout the city’s coverage area. Scott Sheppeard, the city’s water superintendent, said officials worked ...

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Village officials focus on expanding sidewalks

By Kyle Meddles

February 4, 2025

Richwood officials have set their sights on adding a new sidewalk in the village. At the recent meeting of village council, Tamisha Matus, Project Manager with the Union County Health Department, disc...

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Young named new MHS head grid coach

By Tim Miller

February 4, 2025

Marysville High School officials have named their second head football coach in the past week. Monarch co-defensive coordinator Mike Young has been named to replace Chase Longwell, who held the positi...

Lady Monarch wrestlers win matches; advance to state-level duals tourney

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Marysville’s Cameron Leng (blue) lifts up Indian Lake’s Lilianah Mackesy during the match at 115 pounds. The Lady Monarch helped the team advance to the state duals championship, winning by one pin and taking one forfeit. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch wrestlers win matches; advance to state-level duals tourney

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 4, 2025

Marysville’s girls wrestling team had only one thought... advance. And so, the Lady Monarchs did Saturday morning by defeating Wauseon, 70-11, and Indian Lake, 58-21. “I feel really excited,” Lauren M...