WORD TO THE WISE – By Chad Williamson

By Chad Williamson

Awake, but asleep
One night, when I was in my early 20s, I woke up in the middle of the night and could not move. Not an arm, a leg or even a toe. I couldn’t so much as turn my head, but my eyes were open.
I felt like something was holding me down, like I was wrapped 100 times over in plastic. I was...

Education, News

Diane Allen to retire

By Chad Williamson

November 22, 2024

Stepping down after a 13-year career leading the Marysville school district, Superintendent Diane Allen said her legacy will be in students, rather than a stadium or STEM school. Allen’s retirement wa...

Education, News

School board meeting draws a crowd

By Chad Williamson

November 22, 2024

Creekview Intermediate School student Avery Whitehurst, above, was among numerous residents addressing the Marysville Board of Education about concerns after the levy defeat at Thursday's meeting. Ave...

News

Cadence Pauk attains Rank of Eagle Scout

By From JT Staff Reports

November 22, 2024

Cadence P. Pauk, 18, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. For her Eagle Scout project, Pauk led a team of scouts to carry out sizable conservation and beautification landscape projects encompass...

Education, News

Marysville participation fees rise and fall

By Chad Williamson

November 22, 2024

Thursday night into Friday morning was a wild 12 hours if you were trying to pin down pay-to-participate fees in the Marysville school district. Fees went up and down for various activities, before ev...

Alder’s Neumeier will play softball at Tiffin

Sports

Jonathan Alder High School senior Natalie Neumeier recently signed a letter of intent to play softball at Tiffin University. Seated in the front row are her brother Luke, mother Hayley, Neumeier and father Matthew; back row, Jonathan Alder assistant coaches Tom Russell and Heather Colvin and head coach Dave McGrew. (Photo submitted)

Alder’s Neumeier will play softball at Tiffin

By Tim Miller

November 22, 2024

Jonathan Alder softball senior Natalie Neumeier will continue her diamond career on the collegiate level. Neumeier recently decided to play at Tiffin University. She chose Tiffin over Ohio Dominican, ...

Education, News

Fairbanks eyes slate of projects for 2025

By Michael Williamson

November 21, 2024

Facilities updates continue at Fairbanks as the district looks toward projects for 2025. The board of education approved two resolutions this week dealing with construction management items for high s...