Sharon E. “Nan” Smith

By From JT Staff Reports

Sharon E. “Nan” Smith, 78, of Marysville died Saturday morning, December 18th, surrounded by her loving family at Walnut Crossing Retirement Center following an extended illness.
A social person for sure, the party never started until “Nan” arrived. She will be remembered as being a best fri...

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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)

NU athlete shines at WLS invitational

By Bob Putman

May 12, 2025

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)

Monarch baseball team falls on run-rule to Olentangy Berlin

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 12, 2025

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)

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

By Tim Miller

May 12, 2025

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

May 10, 2025

College wrestling was not the idea Awsom Mitchell had in mind when stepping onto the mat each season. But after he qualified for his first state tournament, that changed. Mitchell will continue his ma...

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)

MHS senior Mize signs to wrestle at The Ohio State University

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 10, 2025

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

May 10, 2025

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-...