The Way It Was – A test of strength

By Bill Boyd

Editor’s note: Bill Boyd has finished producing new columns. The newspaper will continue to re-run older entries from his two column series “Growing up in Marysville” and “The Way It Was” for readers who may have missed his offerings the first time around.

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When you think back...

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Stabbing could result in death penalty

By Kyle Meddles

April 28, 2025

To listen to the 911 call Swindler made after the stabbing of his father visit: https://soundcloud.com/marysville-journal-tribune/ -- The Marysville man who was arrested and charged with the murder of...

Sports

Fairbanks, JA diamond teams win contests

By Tim Miller

April 28, 2025

Fairbanks’ softball team plated six runs in the bottom of the sixth to notch a 13-7 victory over London on Thursday. The Red Raiders took a 2-0 edge in the top of the second. FHS grabbed a 3-2 margin ...

Monarch, Jon Alder tennis squads triumph

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Marysville’s Zac Clodfelder returns the ball over the net. Clodfelder helped the Monarchs defeat Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch, Jon Alder tennis squads triumph

By Tim Miller

April 28, 2025

The boys tennis squads from Marysville and Jonathan Alder won matches on Thursday. The Monarchs shut out Hilliard Darby 5-0, while the Pioneers edged Bellefontaine 3-2. MHS-Darby Singles -Gianni Russo...

NU Wildcats capture Richwood Relays title

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North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar takes off after receiving the baton from Rylee Horne. The Wildcats defeated Buckeye Valley and Ridgemont during the recent Richwood Relays, a mixed track meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU Wildcats capture Richwood Relays title

By Bob Putman

April 28, 2025

North Union bested Buckeye Valley and Ridgemont in the Richwood Relays, which is a mixed track meet. In the relay events, two boys and two girls made up the foursome that competed. Earning first-place...

Sports

NU girls split games

By Bob Putman

April 28, 2025

North Union’s softball team split a pair of recent games. NU scored at least two runs in every inning in which it batted and defeated Graham 16-0 in Central Buckeye Conference action at Graham. The La...

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Dunn leaving Fairbanks for same position at Grandview Heights

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 28, 2025

Fairbanks athletic director Logan Dunn is leaving the school district with a wealth of appreciation. Dunn has been at FHS for three years. He recently submitted his resignation to superintendent Adham...