Monarch Relays held after severe weather passes area

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April 28, 2025

Bailey Gross of Marysville is pictured competing in a race. Gross is a member of the new record-setting distance medley team. The mark was set at Friday’s Monarch Relays. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch Relays held after severe weather passes area

By Tim Miller

Marysville’s girls track and field team placed second, while the MHS boys were seventh during the annual Monarch Relays on Friday.

Severe weather rolled through the area while officials were setting up for the event.

“The coaches and athletes sheltered in place, then scrambled to restart setting ...

Wildcats drop diamond contest to Kenton Ridge

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North Union’s Peyton Davis (12) throws a pitch during a home game earlier this season. The Wildcat pitched one inning in the team’s loss to Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Wildcats drop diamond contest to Kenton Ridge

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 29, 2025

North Union’s baseball program continues to experience hardship following a recent conference setback. The Wildcats fell 9-1 on the road at Kenton Ridge. The loss puts the team’s regular season record...

No. 1 state-ranked Jonathan Alder baseball squad topples River Valley in non-conference game

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Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) slides safely into second base, while a River Valley infielder can’t pick up the ball. The Pioneers scored an 8-3 victory to remain unbeaten on the season during Saturday’s game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

No. 1 state-ranked Jonathan Alder baseball squad topples River Valley in non-conference game

By Tim Miller

April 29, 2025

When you are the No. 1 team in Division IV among the state coaches poll, you’re going to get everyone’s best shot every game. River Valley tried as hard as it could Saturday afternoon, but didn’t have...

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Pending approval from board, Freeman will be new Monarch girls head basketball coach

By Tim Miller

April 29, 2025

The Journal-Tribune has learned that, pending approval by the district’s board of education, Chris Freeman will become the new head girls basketball coach at Marysville High School. The announcement w...

Monarch softball team sweeps doubleheader from Pickerington North

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Addi Altizer of MHS rips a base hit in this file photo. Altizer helped the Lady Monarchs to a doubleheader sweep over Pickerington North. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch softball team sweeps doubleheader from Pickerington North

By Tim Miller

April 29, 2025

The Lady Monarch softball squad got back on the winning track Saturday by sweeping a doubleheader from Pickerington North. MHS clubbed Pickerington North 18-0 in the opener and won 7-2 in the nightcap...

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PTO hosts Color Run

By From JT Staff Reports

April 29, 2025

Edgewood Elementary hosted its first Color Run on Saturday. The event consisted of a fun run through the school grounds with color splash stations where participants were showered with colorful powder...

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Coroner miffed by proposed change to position

By Michael Williamson

April 29, 2025

If any changes are coming to the role of county coroner, Dr. David Applegate said he would rather those changes deal with making the position better. This comes after a provision was added to the Hous...