BILLY E. MCCOMAS

By From JT Staff Reports

Billy E. McComas, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at his home in Marysville after living more than six decades in Union County. He was born on April 20, 1937, as the fourth of seven children to Albertis and Leathy McComas in the coal mining community of Lillybrook, West Virginia...

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board

Marysville superintendent candidates trimmed to six

MHS Principal Ken Chaffin makes the cut

By Chad Williamson

March 7, 2025

While the number of candidates applying to be Marysville’s next superintendent may appear low, it is not out of line with what the board of education was told to expect. Only 11 individuals applied fo...

Rezoning will impact land on Hyland-Croy Road

News, Plain City News

The Hyland Commons development, shown above outlined in red, is slated to go north of the Jerome Grand development on Hyland-Croy Road, with the assumed phase two expansion of Jerome Grand to the west. The newly zoned 6.97-acre lot is intended to have retail uses as well as residential apartments and act as a community center to the surrounding neighborhoods. (Graphic submitted)

Rezoning will impact land on Hyland-Croy Road

By Kyle Meddles

March 7, 2025

Jerome Township approved the rezoning request for rural land north of the Jerome Grand development, paving the way for a new community center to be built. During a public hearing on Tuesday, the board...

Sports

Pioneers advance to regional title hoop game

By Aleksei Pavloff

March 7, 2025

Jonathan Alder senior Ryan Mark celebrates the team’s 56-45 victory over Napoleon during Thursday’s Division IV regional semifinal game. Mark was one of three JA players in double-figure scoring with ...

Education, News

Green reflects on MHS scholarship process

Stepped down as president, will continue to remain involved in scholarship process

By Jack Christian

March 7, 2025

Judi Green has always called it "rich." Not in the sense of wealth, but in history, dedication and the deep-rooted belief in education that runs through the alumni of Marysville High School. The schol...

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...