2025 - Marysville Journal Tribune

Lady Pioneers score OT upset over Indian Lake

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Walker (11) goes up for a shot against Indian Lake. Walker grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked four shots during JA’s upset victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Pioneers score OT upset over Indian Lake

By Tim Miller

January 17, 2025

Jonathan Alder girls basketball head coach Natalie McGrath and senior post player Natalie Walker share not only a first name, but had the same feelings after Wednesday evening’s home upset victory ove...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/17/25

By From JT Staff Reports

January 17, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Police responded to a supermarket in the 900 block of Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard at 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, on a report of theft by shoplifting. The case is m...

News

Darby Township Trustee steps down

By Michael Williamson

January 16, 2025

The Union County Commissioners offered their congratulations to outgoing Darby Township Trustee Dennis Blumenschein Wednesday at the board’s regular meeting. Blumenschein was first appointed to the ro...

News

The Ohio Power Siting Board, pictured above, voted Thursday to deny the Richwood Solar project. Union County Commissioner Steve Robinson and Taylor Township Trustee Beth Marshall, seated at right, sat in and voted as ad hoc members to the board. The action marks a major milestone in the more than three-year discussion over the proposed project. Samsung, the project applicant, has a 30-day window to appeal the decision. (Photo submitted)

Samsung solar project rebuffed

State Power Siting Board denies application

By Michael Williamson

January 16, 2025

State officials have denied the Richwood Solar project. The Ohio Power Siting Board voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to deny Samsung’s Richwood Solar project application from going forward. Union ...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/16/25

By From JT Staff Reports

January 16, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Police responded to the 1100 block of Tarragon Drive at 5:27 p.m., Monday, for a report of criminal trespass. The case is marked as closed. At 3:09 p.m., Mo...

Obituaries

MICHAEL A. “MIKE” CAMPBELL

By From JT Staff Reports

January 16, 2025

Michael A. “Mike” Campbell, 80, of Highland, IL, formerly of Marysville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Cedarhurst of Highland. He was born on May 3, 1944, in Monroe, Louisianna, ...

Sports

FHS girls win bowling contest

By Tim Miller

January 16, 2025

Fairbanks’ girls bowling team topped Greeneview 1857-1648 on Tuesday. The Lady Panthers averaged 160 over the course of four baker games. Jasmine Wampler rolled games of 133 and 139 for a team-leading...

Sports

NU, JA split matches

By Bob Putman

January 16, 2025

North Union and Jonathan Alder each claimed victory in bowling matches held on Tuesday at Dragon Lanes. The Pioneers won the boys match 2700-2459, while the Lady Cats won 2292-2182. North Union’s Zach...

FHS boys club Cedarville; JA topples Graham

Sports

In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Alek Orders goes in for a layup. At the right, Garrett Bauer of Jonathan Alder attempts a free throw. Orders and Bauer helped their respective teams to victories on Tuesday evening. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

FHS boys club Cedarville; JA topples Graham

By Tim Miller

January 16, 2025

A 61-44 victory at Cedarville gave Fairbanks’ boys basketball team its 12th victory of the 2024-25 season. The Panthers are 12-1 overall to go along with a 9-0 mark in the Ohio Heritage Conference No...

Turnovers haunt Lady Monarchs in loss to Jags

Sports

Jenna Hackworth of MHS tries to muscle up a shot between Hilliard Bradley defenders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Turnovers haunt Lady Monarchs in loss to Jags

By Tim Miller

January 16, 2025

A 47-46 loss to Hilliard Bradley on Tuesday was a gut punch to Marysville’s girls basketball team. The Lady Monarchs led by as many as seven points (34-27) late in the third quarter and held a 45-39 m...

Monarch hoopsters hold off Hilliard Bradley

Sports

Marysville’s Brennan Adkins (12) storms through Hilliard Bradley’s Garrett Sever (23) and Kypton Norris (1) during the fourth quarter of action. The junior Monarch notched 14 points in the team’s win over the Jaguars. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarch hoopsters hold off Hilliard Bradley

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 16, 2025

Marysville’s varsity boys basketball team handed Hilliard Bradley (3-7) its fourth consecutive loss following a 54-47 win. The victory snapped a three-game skid for the Monarchs, who improved to 5-6 o...

News

Incentives available to landlords

By Michael Williamson

January 15, 2025

A new incentive program from the state and federal level has funding now available for Union County landlords interested in participating. Adam Negley, director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board...

News

City makes offer to airport board on parcel of land for roundabout

By Kyle Meddles

January 15, 2025

City officials met with the Union County Airport Authority to negotiate an offer that would allow the city to move forward with a roundabout at the intersection of Industrial Parkway and Coleman’s Cro...

News

Previous members of the Marysville Police Academy watch a mock trial take place during the program. Participants learn various aspects of policing during the nine-week program. The next class begins Feb. 6. (Photo submitted)

Third citizen police academy to begin

By Jack Christian

January 15, 2025

The third Annual Marysville Police Academy is just around the corner, with the start date rapidly approaching on February 6. Program details can be found on the Marysville Police Department’s website....

News

List of potential council replacements released

By Michael Williamson

January 15, 2025

Marysville City Council will hold interviews next week for candidates to fill its vacant council seat. City officials received 21 applications, which will be reviewed and presented to council. Intervi...

Obituaries

WILDA EILEEN “TILLIE” STYER

By From JT Staff Reports

January 15, 2025

Wilda Eileen “Tillie” Styer passed away on January 6, 2025 at the age of 100. She was born on November 11, 1924, to Forrest Cox and Goldie Wright in Sidney, OH. After the death of her father, her fa...

Obituaries

NANCY SUE (WILLIX) NEYMAN

By From JT Staff Reports

January 15, 2025

Nancy Sue (Willix) Neyman passed from this life January 9, 2025, while under hospice care at Quality Life Services in Chicora, PA, after an unexpected illness. She was born February 27, 1947, in Wate...

Obituaries

JAMES “JIM” H. KESSLER

By From JT Staff Reports

January 15, 2025

James “Jim” H. Kessler, 87, of Marysville, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2025, at his home following months of failing health. One of two children, Jim was born May 15, 1937, in Columbus...

Obituaries

JERRY ALAN REYNOLDS

By From JT Staff Reports

January 15, 2025

Jerry Alan Reynolds, 76, of the Richwood/Green Camp area, passed away peacefully at home with a cat on his lap Friday afternoon, January 10, 2025. He was born in Marion on Friday, June 25, 1948, to t...

Obituaries

JUDITH KAY “JUDY” STILLINGS MICHAEL

By From JT Staff Reports

January 15, 2025

Judith Kay “Judy” Stillings Michael, 78, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at The Gables of Marysville, surrounded by the love she gave so freely throughout her life....

Obituaries

JOHN D. HILL

By From JT Staff Reports

January 15, 2025

John D. Hill, 76, lifelong resident of Marysville, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 11, 2025, at his home. One of two sons, John was born May 3, 1948, in Columbus to the late Wil...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/15/25

By From JT Staff Reports

January 15, 2025

No Marysville Division of Police reports were available at the time of publication due to the police department migrating its online servers. From Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy was d...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/14/25

By From JT Staff Reports

January 15, 2025

From Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 10000 block of Watkins Road at 4:28 a.m., Friday, for a report of an unruly juvenile. No report was taken. At...

Police Beat

Police Beat – 1/13/25

By From JT Staff Reports

January 15, 2025

From Marysville Division of Police reports: Police responded to the 500 block of Meadows Drive at 11:39 a.m., Friday, for a report of theft without consent. The case is marked as closed. At 6:08 p.m.,...

Education, News

NU seeks to improve behavioral health support

By Kyle Meddles

January 15, 2025

North Union officials discussed methods to improve support for behavioral health issues at the North Union Elementary School. During a work session at the board of education’s organizational and regul...

News

Empty council seat draws 21 applicants

By Mike Williamson

January 15, 2025

The first interviews for the next Marysville City Council member are set to start next week. Clerk of Council McKenzie Proudfoot told the board Monday that the first interview is tentatively scheduled...

NU Lady Cats stay poised down stretch to defeat Olentangy Berlin

Sports

North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (25) sifts past Olentangy Berlin’s Cami Elliott (42) during the second half of action. The Lady Cat notched 22 points during the team’s road win over the Bears. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU Lady Cats stay poised down stretch to defeat Olentangy Berlin

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 15, 2025

North Union’s girls basketball squad showed poise in the face of adversity Monday evening. That ability gave the Lady Cats enough of an edge to overtake Olentangy Berlin (9-5), 51-49. Led by Kennedy H...

JA grapplers capture Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Rayce Watson (right) headlocks his opponent during a tournament earlier this season. The sophomore Pioneer took first place at this year’s Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA grapplers capture Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 15, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling team took first place at its Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational over the weekend. The Pioneers earned the first-place trophy, scoring 238 team points. Big Walnut took the runn...

Monarch swimmers place first, second during competition against Berlin, FHS

Sports

Patrick Filbert of Marysville competes during a race in this file photo. The MHS boys defeated Olentangy Berlin on Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch swimmers place first, second during competition against Berlin, FHS

By Tim Miller

January 15, 2025

Marysville’s boys swimmers turned back Olentangy Berlin 101-70 on Monday evening. Berlin won the girls competition with 121 points. Marysville finished second with 38 and Fairbanks tallied 11. Results...

News

Richwood just beats deadline to get renewal levy on the ballot

By Kyle Meddles

January 15, 2025

Richwood will go to the ballot this year with an attempt to pass the village’s operating levy. At the regular village meeting on Monday, council voted to adopt a resolution to put a renewal of the exi...