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Auditor to hold event on property tax “crisis”
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Auditor to hold event on property tax “crisis”
Michael Williamson 
July 22, 2025
As property tax reform continues to be a topic of conversation for Ohio residents, several county auditors are offering some insights and information ...
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Benjamin Franklin attends Steam Threshers parade
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Benjamin Franklin attends Steam Threshers parade
Michael Williamson 
July 21, 2025
A Benjamin Franklin lookalike passes out prop $100 bills at the 76th Annual Steam Threshers Grand Parade in Plain City on Friday. The man dressed as o...
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A quick embrace
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A quick embrace
Aleksei Pavloff 
July 21, 2025
Bits 4H Club member Brookelynn Coder (right) embraces Double for Lily ahead of a competition at the Union County Fairgrounds Monday morning. The fair ...
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MPD stops 12-year-old driver
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MPD stops 12-year-old driver
From JT Staff Reports 
July 21, 2025
A local 12-year-old girl was arrested after taking her mom’s car for a drive without permission in the early morning hours on Monday. At 3 a.m., Marys...
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Fair week is here
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Fair week is here
Aleksei Pavloff 
July 21, 2025
Lexi Doty (left) cleans the tail of her steer, Wario, following a barn meeting and ahead of weigh-in at the Union County Fairgrounds Monday morning. (...
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Honda’s Anna engine plant turns 40
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Honda’s Anna engine plant turns 40
From JT Staff Reports 
July 21, 2025
Honda’s Anna plant will celebrate its 40th anniversary this week. The company will officially mark the occasion on Tuesday, highlighting how the Anna ...
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Auditor to hold event on property tax “crisis”
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Auditor to hold event on property tax “crisis”
By Michael Williamson 
July 22, 2025
As property tax reform continues to be a topic of conversation for Ohio residents, several county auditors are offering some insights and information to the public. Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver ...
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Benjamin Franklin attends Steam Threshers parade
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Benjamin Franklin attends Steam Threshers parade
By Michael Williamson 
July 21, 2025
A Benjamin Franklin lookalike passes out prop $100 bills at the 76th Annual Steam Threshers Grand Parade in Plain City on Friday. The man dressed as one of America’s founders was just one of several p...
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A quick embrace
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A quick embrace
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 21, 2025
Bits 4H Club member Brookelynn Coder (right) embraces Double for Lily ahead of a competition at the Union County Fairgrounds Monday morning. The fair continues through Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo...
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Mill Valley murder suspect ruled not competent to stand trial
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Mill Valley murder suspect ruled not competent to stand trial
By Kyle Meddles 
July 19, 2025
The man charged in the Mill Valley murder case has been deemed unfit to stand trial. According to a journal entry from the Union County Court of Common Pleas Thursday, Micaiah Immanuel Swindler – who ...
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Coleman’s Crossing roundabout taking shape
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Coleman’s Crossing roundabout taking shape
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 19, 2025
The roundabout project at Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard and Industrial Parkway is taking shape as crews work to get the intersection open ahead of the start of school next month. City officials said cl...
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“Jonnie” Alder’s source for answers
Education, News, Plain City News
“Jonnie” Alder’s source for answers
By Michael Williamson 
July 19, 2025
Jonathan Alder is ramping up efforts to get information to the community and part of that will include a new question and answer feature on the district website nicknamed “Jonnie.” Alder’s communicati...
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Marysville facility plan approved by board of education
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Marysville facility plan approved by board of education
By Chad Williamson 
July 18, 2025
It appears a new middle school and grade reconfiguration will lead the way as the Marysville School District plans for the future. Faced with bulging enrollment, the district asked the HPM consulting ...
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Grassroots project
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Grassroots project
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 18, 2025
Crews working on Fairbanks' football field and track recently began installing sod onto the gridiron this past week. The new grass turf is to be completed prior to the start of the 2025 season while t...
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Wastewater treatment facility serving Plain City progressing
News, Plain City News
Wastewater treatment facility serving Plain City progressing
By Jack Christian 
July 18, 2025
Plain City is undergoing a period of significant growth and transformation, marked by a series of ongoing infrastructure projects through the village and the service area covered by the Mid-Ohio Water...
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Break-in reported at Dave’s Pharmacy
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Break-in reported at Dave’s Pharmacy
By Kyle Meddles 
July 18, 2025
The Marysville Division of Police is actively investigating a breaking and entering that occurred early Friday morning at Dave’s Pharmacy, which is a crime that police do not normally see in the city....
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Davis will challenge for House seat in 86th District
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Davis will challenge for House seat in 86th District
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 17, 2025
Jerome Township Trustee Wezlynn Davis is reentering the race for Ohio State Representative in District 86. She announced the move in a recent press release that she will be seeking the seat currently ...
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Two new principals named at Marysville schools
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Two new principals named at Marysville schools
By Mike Williamson 
July 17, 2025
Pending Marysville Board of Education approval tonight, two experienced administrators will join the elementary leadership team. Jessica Parthemore has been named the new principal of Raymond Elementa...
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Development plan to be updated
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Development plan to be updated
By Michael Williamson 
July 16, 2025
Union County is starting the process of updating its Economic Development Strategy. Eric Phillips, director of economic development for both the county and City of Marysville, told the county commissi...
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Steam Threshers Show is this week
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Steam Threshers Show is this week
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 16, 2025
The 76th Annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show begins this week in Plain City with an opening ceremony Thursday morning at 10 a.m. and the grand parade Friday evening starting at 6 p.m. The parade ...
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Man assaults coworker, fires shot in the air
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Man assaults coworker, fires shot in the air
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 16, 2025
A Marysville man was arrested after punching a person in the face and discharging a firearm into the air at a business early Tuesday morning. Derrick Eugene Craycraft, 46, of Marysville, has been char...
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Richwood Opera House sale OK’d
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Richwood Opera House sale OK’d
By Kyle Meddles 
July 15, 2025
It looks like the Richwood Opera House will be changing hands. During its regular meeting on Monday, village council voted unanimously to accept an offer to purchase the Opera House for $75,000 – whic...
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Hickory Woods split between Marysville/Fairbanks districts
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Hickory Woods split between Marysville/Fairbanks districts
By Michael Williamson 
July 15, 2025
While the proposed Hickory Woods development would sit on land that is part of the City of Marysville, the largest portion of it would reside in the Fairbanks school district. Of the two parcels of la...
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Developer plans $1.5M homes
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
The 190 lots, shown above as part of the Hickory Woods development, could eventually hold homes in the $1 million price range if approved. Developers said their goal is to bring “high-end” options to the City of Marysville. (Graphic submitted)
Developer plans $1.5M homes
By Michael Williamson 
July 15, 2025
The proposed development on Boerger Road could bring million-dollar homes to Marysville. Gary Smith of G2 Planning and Design told council Monday that homes in the planned Hickory Woods neighborhood c...
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Dairy Queen ready to reopen after rebuild
Local News, News
Staff members are shown training inside the new Dairy Queen restaurant on Columbus Avenue recently. The newly rebuilt business is expected to open Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
Dairy Queen ready to reopen after rebuild
By Jack Christian 
July 15, 2025
The anticipated new Dairy Queen: Grill and Chill is expected to open Wednesday, capping the long-awaited return of the popular Marysville ice cream destination. Keith Chambers, one of the operators, i...
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Benny’s carryout set to return after fire
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After a fire closed the Benny’s Pizza carryout early last year, crews have been working steadily to get the building ready to reopen. Owner Fred Neumeier said things should be ready to resume normal business operations in a few weeks. For more about the rebuild, listen to the latest episode of the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Benny’s carryout set to return after fire
By Michael Williamson 
July 14, 2025
It’s been a long road to recovery but the carryout building for Benny’s Pizza is set to reopen in just a few short weeks. Owner Fred Neumeier said he wants to be the first to apologize to customers wa...
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Glass hopes to replicate past success in return as JA head football coach
Sports
Jonathan Alder head football coach Brett Glass watches the action during a recent 7-on-7 passing scrimmage. Glass has returned to the top of the Pioneer program after serving as the head coach at Dublin Jerome the past four seasons. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Glass hopes to replicate past success in return as JA head football coach
By Tim Miller 
July 21, 2025
Brett Glass served a successful seven-season run as Jonathan Alder’s head football coach from 2014-2020. During that time, he led the Pioneers to a 58-17 record and several appearances in the state pl...
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MHS gridiron coach happy with work at Ohio Northern University camp and 7-on-7 scrimmage; not pleased about confrontations with opponent
Sports
Marysville’s Brady Carper goes up for a touchdown pass against Urbana during a 7-on-7 scrimmage Friday morning. The Monarchs ended their off-season summer work prior to taking next week off for the Union County Fair. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
MHS gridiron coach happy with work at Ohio Northern University camp and 7-on-7 scrimmage; not pleased about confrontations with opponent
By Tim Miller 
July 19, 2025
A week that included an annual trip to the Ohio Northern University football camp concluded Friday when the Marysville Monarchs hosted Urbana for a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage. First-year MHS head coach ...
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Wildcat gridders work on craft during passing scrimmage
Sports
North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar (orange) cuts off Fairbanks’ Cooper Phelps on a route leading to a Wildcat interception. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Wildcat gridders work on craft during passing scrimmage
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 18, 2025
Off-season scrimmages of any kind offer opportunities for individual players to work on their craft. For two players on North Union’s football team, one is gearing up for his second season starting at...
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Pioneer graduate earns 2025 Johnny Bench Award for top Ohio prep baseball catcher
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock blasts a grand slam home run in this file photo. Schrock has earned the 2025 Johnny Bench Award for the best high school baseball catcher in the state of Ohio. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Pioneer graduate earns 2025 Johnny Bench Award for top Ohio prep baseball catcher
By Tim Miller 
July 18, 2025
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench has gone down in history as the greatest catcher ever to play Major League baseball. His career was such that the franchise named an award after him to be pr...
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Jonathan Alder gridders open 7-on-7 schedule with trip to Olentangy Orange
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel (white) secures a pass at the start of the Pioneers’ 7-on-7 scrimmage against Olentangy Orange High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder gridders open 7-on-7 schedule with trip to Olentangy Orange
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 17, 2025
As the summer heats up, so does the preparation for the 2025 high school football season. Programs across the state are taking advantage of the clear weather to conduct passing scrimmages. As such, Jo...
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Lady Monarch grappler earns All-America honor during national tourney competition
Sports
Marysville High School wrestler Cami Leng is pictured in action during a match at the national Freestyle/Greco tournament in Fargo, North Dakota. Leng placed eighth in her weight class and earned All-America honors. (Photo submitted)
Lady Monarch grappler earns All-America honor during national tourney competition
By Tim Miller 
July 17, 2025
The Marysville High School girls wrestling program is the home of its second Fargo All-America athlete. Cami Leng placed eighth during the national freestyle and Greco tournament held in Fargo, North ...
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Grapplers compete at Fargo
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Rayce Watson (left) sinks in underhooks against an opponent during a freestyle match at 120 pounds. The Pioneer went an even 2-2 in the freestyle national tournament, defeating Aaryan Sharma of Virginia (12-2) and Wyatt Zeller of Arkansas (pin at 1:13) while losing to Crason Blum of Michigan (5-1) and Eddie Figuero of New Jersey (10-0). The tournament is being held in Fargo, North Dakota. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Grapplers compete at Fargo
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 16, 2025
Marysville’s Berkley Behrens (top) holds down his opponent during the 16U Freestyle tournament. The Monarch went 0-2 during his time competing at 138 pounds. He lost to Caden Woodall of Arizona, 11-0,...
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Youngsters learning fundamentals at Lady Monarch tennis camp
Sports
Marysville High School senior Ada Burhanna (background) directs a drill while young tennis players scramble to try and gain control of their tennis ball during the opening evening of the Lady Monarch youth camp. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Youngsters learning fundamentals at Lady Monarch tennis camp
By Tim Miller 
July 16, 2025
The sun was bright and the temperature was high for the first evening of the annual Marysville Lady Monarch youth tennis camp. Approximately 60 campers (40 girls and 20 boys) in incoming grades 3-8 pa...
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Linemen get rolling
Sports
North Union’s Trenor Kyte, Landry Dible and Gavin Potts participate in a tire flipping competition at Bucyrus High School during a linemen competition separate from the recent passing scrimmage. The Wildcats’ specialists did not compete in the 7-on-7 scrimmage over the weekend, but met up with Johnstown Monday for a passing scrimmage at Ohio Wesleyan University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Linemen get rolling
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 16, 2025
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Wildcat gridders look strong during 7-on-7 scrimmage
Sports
North Union defensive back and wide receiver Griffin Osborne (left) runs back an interception during a 7-on-7 scrimmage at Ohio Wesleyan University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Wildcat gridders look strong during 7-on-7 scrimmage
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 16, 2025
In its first passing scrimmage of the summer season, North Union’s gridiron squad found ways to make plays. The Wildcats ventured to Ohio Wesleyan University Monday afternoon for a 7-on-7 scrimmage ag...
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National tourney underway
Sports
Marysville High School wrestler Trent Sharp is pictured in action during Monday’s opening day of the United States Marine Corps National Freestyle and Greco tournament. The event is being held this week in Fargo, North Dakota. Sharp won his opening-round match by pinning Zachary Capps of Virginia in 3:33. Sharp then dropped a 10-0 verdict in the second round to Valentin Popaduic of New Mexico. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
National tourney underway
By Tim Miller 
July 15, 2025
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Former FHS cager will have collegiate jersey displayed in women’s Hall of Fame for year
Sports
Former Fairbanks High School hoopster Macy Miller goes up for a shot as a member of the Ohio Wesleyan University women’s team. Miller will have her collegiate jersey displayed for one year at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Former FHS cager will have collegiate jersey displayed in women’s Hall of Fame for year
By Tim Miller 
July 15, 2025
A former local high school basketball standout has been honored on a national level. Macy Miller, a 2023 graduate of Fairbanks High School, will be a part of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Mille...
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Off-season scrimmages help FHS frosh adapt to high school football
Sports
Fairbanks’ Collin Bailey (red) looks at an incoming pass attempt from quarterback Bryson Griffith during the team’s first 7-on-7 pool session against Colonel Crawford. The Panthers attended a group passing scrimmage in Bucyrus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Off-season scrimmages help FHS frosh adapt to high school football
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 15, 2025
The offseason going into a freshman year of sports can sometimes be mysterious. Both Max Winner and Collin Bailey of Fairbanks, though, are willing to embrace the grit and grind of summer workouts and...
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JA’s Mason Curtis will play lacrosse at Taylor University
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) sprints to the opposing goal following a face-off victory during a playoff matchup against Kettering Archbishop Alter. The former Pioneer is slated to be a part of Taylor University’s men’s lacrosse team starting next spring. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA’s Mason Curtis will play lacrosse at Taylor University
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 14, 2025
For much of his career, Mason Curtis was a main part of Jonathan Alder’s success on the lacrosse field. Now the current program leader in face-offs will take his talents to Upland, Indiana as a member...
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MHS gridders at ONU
Sports
Marysville’s Kale Strickland goes up for a touchdown pass against a Fairbanks defender during a recent 7-on-7 scrimmage at MHS. The Monarchs are conducting workouts from today through Wednesday at the Ohio Northern University camp. They will host Urbana for another 7-on-7 event Friday at 10 a.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
MHS gridders at ONU
By Tim Miller 
July 14, 2025
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Continued growth of softball camp has provided players for Lady Monarch program
Sports
Marysville High School second baseman Jillian Rausch, right, helps her sister, Jessa, 12, with a fielding drill at the annual youth softball camp. The younger Rausch is a third baseman who will be entering the seventh grade in a few weeks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Continued growth of softball camp has provided players for Lady Monarch program
By Tim Miller 
July 14, 2025
The recently-completed Marysville High School girls youth softball camp is proof a strong program continues to grow. MHS head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwel, her coaching staff and players greeted 85 yo...
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FHS gridders more than happy with effort shown during summer work
Sports
Fairbanks’ Brennan Peffer (right) breaks up a pass against a Benjamin Logan receiver during a passing scrimmage session against the Raiders. The scrimmage was hosted by Marysville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
FHS gridders more than happy with effort shown during summer work
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 12, 2025
Effort is hard, sometimes impossible, to teach when the heat is turned up. Luckily Dave Carroll and the rest of the Fairbanks High School football coaching staff did not have to remind players about t...
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Heart of Ohio golf event held
Sports
Jaxon Jolliff of North Union drives the ball during a Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event. Jolliff placed third in the 16-to-18 age bracket during a tournament in Waldo. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Heart of Ohio golf event held
By Tim Miller 
July 12, 2025
The latest Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event was held earlier this week at Kings Mill in Waldo. North Union’s Jaxon Jolliff placed third in the 16-18 age bracket by shooting a 73. Dawson Hal...
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Pending board of education OK, Wade will be hired as MHS baseball coach
Sports
Pending board of education OK, Wade will be hired as MHS baseball coach
By Tim Miller 
July 12, 2025
A decision could soon be reached on the hiring of a new Marysville High School head baseball coach. An e-mail sent to the Journal-Tribune Friday afternoon from incoming MHS athletic director Eric Musi...
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Marysville grid boss pleased with what he saw during passing scrimmage
Sports
Marysville quarterback Evan Beeney eyes a receiver during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Fairbanks. Benjamin Logan also competed in the event that was held at Marysville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Marysville grid boss pleased with what he saw during passing scrimmage
By Tim Miller 
July 12, 2025
First-year head football coach Mike Young got an initial look at his Marysville High School squad going up against athletes from different schools earlier this week. The Monarchs hosted 7-on-7 passing...
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