Police Beat – 2/22/25

By From JT Staff Reports

From Marysville Division of Police reports:

Police responded to the 800 block of East Fifth Street at 9:18 a.m., Thursday, to assist another agency. The investigation is marked as pending.

At 9:58 a.m., Thursday, police were dispatched to a government office in the 200 block of South Main Street for a...

Property buy will bring change to future roundabout

Marysville City Council, News

New designs for the Five Points roundabout, shown above, indicate there will be four routes at the intersection, as the City of Marysville plans to shut down and reroute a portion of East Fifth Street and add a light. The concept comes after the city announced it purchased the land that currently holds Eda’s Italian Ice. The project is slated for 2027. (Graphic submitted)

Property buy will bring change to future roundabout

By From JT Staff Reports

March 6, 2025

The City of Marysville has acquired the property that currently houses Eda's Italian Ice. City officials announced Thursday afternoon that they acquired 825 Delaware Ave., a deal made possible through...

Local News, Marysville School Board, News

Only 11 applied for Marysville superintendent job

By Chad Williamson

March 6, 2025

Only 11 individuals applied for the open Marysville superintendent position. Applications were accepted through the end of February and officials hope to have a final candidate named by the end of Mar...

JA senior will continue baseball career at Wright State University

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Ashton Martin slides into home during a 2024 contest. A pitcher-infielder, Martin will continue his career at Wright State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA senior will continue baseball career at Wright State University

By Tim Miller

March 6, 2025

Preseason practice is underway for high school baseball teams. Most squads will begin their 2025 regular season toward the end of the month. The Jonathan Alder Pioneers hope they can take a step up fr...

Experienced leaders will guide Lady Monarchs onto final stage of 2025 wrestling competition

Sports

Marysville’s Katie Hammersmith (right) tries to secure a takedown on Gahanna-Lincoln’s Jordan Mills (left) during the championship semifinals at the district tournament. The junior 170-pounder is among five Lady Monarchs set to take the stage at this year’s state tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Experienced leaders will guide Lady Monarchs onto final stage of 2025 wrestling competition

By Aleksei Pavloff

March 6, 2025

Experience and veteran leadership are strong points for Marysville’s girls wrestling program. That culminated in five Lady Monarchs punching their tickets to the third edition of the Ohio High School ...

Monarch boys grapplers will compete in D-I state tourney

Sports

Marysville’s Oliver Fox (right) celebrates, along with assistant coach Curtis Thompson (background), after defeating Olentangy Orange’s Tyler Della Rocco during the consolation quarterfinals at the Division I district tournament last weekend. The 120-pounder is slated to compete in the Division I state tournament this weekend, along with five of his teammates. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarch boys grapplers will compete in D-I state tourney

By Aleksei Pavloff

March 6, 2025

Newcomers and veterans of Marysville’s boys wrestling program have lofty goals heading into the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I state tournament. Out of the six qualifiers, half of th...

Court News, News

Domestic incidents lead to charges

By Kyle Meddles

March 5, 2025

A Raymond man is facing as many as 15 years in prison for allegedly strangling his girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury is indicting Lee Allen Alderson, 55, whose court-listed address is 25984 Rout...