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February 17, 2025

Future traffic on Route 161 a growing concern

By Michael Williamson

As growth continues in the southeastern part of Union County, local and state officials have concerns about the future impacts to Route 161.

A group of county, city, township and village officials as well as representatives from the Ohio Department of Transportation met recently for the first time to...

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Remembering those who served

By Michael Williamson, Chad Williamson

May 28, 2025

Cool, clear weather greeted area residents as they ventured out for Memorial Day events in Union County Monday. Above, a group of children watch as the parade passes on West Fifth Street in Marysville...

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McCarthy views impact of federal changes

By Michael Williamson

May 27, 2025

One Union County commissioner got a front-row seat to discussions around how changes at the federal level may impact the local level. Commissioner Tom McCarthy recently took a trip to Washington, D.C....

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Residents honor fallen soldiers

By Chad Williamson

May 27, 2025

Residents turned out Monday for Memorial Day activities in Marysville under cooler than normal temperatures. Above, a young parade attendee stands as the United States Flag passes by. Below, three air...

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MHS athletes place during district meet; will compete during regional action

By Tim Miller

May 28, 2025

Several Marysville High School athletes have qualified to the Division I regional track and field meet that will be held this week at Pickerington North High School. The boys 4x800 meter relay team of...

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Monarch grapplers compete in state event, will advance to national mat matches

By Tim Miller

May 28, 2025

Several Marysville High School boys wrestlers competed in state Greco Roman and freestyle tournaments over the weekend. The event was held at Ohio Northern University. MHS results were as follows: -10...

Jonathan Alder track and field squads claim district championships

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Jonathan Alder’s Ella Luker leads teammate Addison Ranly during the Division II 3200-meter run on Saturday at River Valley High School. Luker won the event with Ranly finishing second. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Jonathan Alder track and field squads claim district championships

By Bob Putman

May 28, 2025

Jonathan Alder earned a pair of district titles on Saturday during the Central District Division II track meets at River Valley High School. The Pioneers took opposite treks in winning the two titles....

Jonathan Alder baseball squad topples Eastmoor in D-IV district semifinals

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Jonathan Alder’s Garret Bauer (12) prepares to slide safely into third base Saturday afternoon. Bauer was also the winning pitcher as the Pioneers topped Columbus Eastmoor Academy, 12-0, in a Division IV district semifinal game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder baseball squad topples Eastmoor in D-IV district semifinals

By Tim Miller

May 28, 2025

About the only guessing game prior to Jonathan Alder’s Division IV district semifinal baseball contest on Saturday was what would be the final score. As expected, the No. 1-seeded Pioneers (23-2) didn...

FHS girls track and field team captures fifth consecutive district crown

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Fairbanks’ Charley Shope prepares to clear a hurdle in the 300-meter race. Shope helped the Lady Panthers capture another district championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

FHS girls track and field team captures fifth consecutive district crown

By Bob Putman

May 28, 2025

Beginning in 2021 the Fairbanks girls track team each year has earned a district title. It is no different this season as the Lady Panthers once again hoisted a Central District championship trophy. H...

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Remembering those who served

By Michael Williamson, Chad Williamson

May 28, 2025