John O. Mercer

By From JT Staff Reports

Heaven gained an amazing man. John O Mercer 10-24-51 to 11-25-21. He is survived by his wife Judith Mercer of 47yrs, daughter Monica (Rob) Scruggs, son Shaun (Ashley) Mercer. Grandkids Tyler, Dalton Scruggs, Alex Mercer, Anna Cablayan, Jacob, Max Williams.

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Gabby Lindsey of North Union flies through the air in the long jump pit. Lindsey won two individual races, competed on a championship relay team and placed second in the long jump at the West Liberty-Salem Invitational. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

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By Bob Putman

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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey won two individual titles and was part of a winning relay team on Friday at the West Liberty-Salem Invitational. Lindsey won the 400 in the time of 59.04 seconds and later ...

Monarch baseball team falls on run-rule to Olentangy Berlin

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Marysville first baseman James Hackworth, right, anticipates a possible pickoff attempt Friday evening against Olentangy Berlin. The Monarchs fell 10-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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By Aleksei Pavloff

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Marysville’s varsity baseball team suffered a 10-0 loss to Olentangy Berlin during its second-to-last divisional matchup on Friday. The final score put the Monarchs at 12-9 overall and 6-8 in the Ohio...

Lady Monarch softball team earns walk-off triumph over Columbus Bishop Watterson

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Sienna Hutchins of MHS drives in the game-winning run against Columbus Bishop Watterson Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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By Tim Miller

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If there was a team that really needed a victory Friday evening, it was the softball squad from Marysville High School. Coming off a 10-day break, the Lady Monarchs struggled during Thursday’s 8-1 los...

Triad’s Mitchell will continue mat career in college

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Triad’s Awsom Mitchell signs to wrestle at Reinhardt University. The school held a signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon with coaches, friends and family present. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad’s Mitchell will continue mat career in college

By Aleksei Pavloff

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MHS senior Mize signs to wrestle at The Ohio State University

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Marysville’s Carson Mize dons an Ohio State singlet during his visit to the program earlier this year. The senior signed with the Buckeyes Thursday afternoon. (Photo submitted)

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By Aleksei Pavloff

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A change in trajectory landed a local wrestling standout closer to home. At one time, Carson Mize was committed to Cleveland State University’s wrestling program. But after the school announced it was...

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Alder netters turn in conference win

By Tim Miller

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A 4-1 victory over Urbana raised Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis record to 9-7. The Pioneers won all three singles matches. Gideon Sullivan turned back Spriggs 6-0, 6-1, Noah Hess downed Astacran 6-1, 6-...