Marysville superintendent candidates trimmed to six

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board

March 7, 2025

Marysville superintendent candidates trimmed to six

MHS Principal Ken Chaffin makes the cut

By Chad Williamson

While the number of candidates applying to be Marysville’s next superintendent may appear low, it is not out of line with what the board of education was told to expect.

Only 11 individuals applied for the position when the application period ended in February. Officials hope to have the final cand...

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Deputy Morgan Brown, left, with the Union County Sheriff’s Office, delivers remarks at the latest recovery court graduation ceremony in August. Also pictured are Judge Don Fraser, center, and Taylor Tharp, right, the court’s coordinator. (Photo submitted)

Recovery Court marks 15 years

Court ordered program has charted a new path for hundreds of offenders

By Michael Williamson

September 27, 2025

This year marks 15 years since the start of Union County’s drug recovery court program and since then, it has offered an alternative path for nearly 600 participants and increasing success rate. For m...

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Community honors life of Charlie Kirk

By Chad Williamson

September 26, 2025

A candle-light memorial ceremony in honor of Charlie Kirk was held at Partners Park in Marysville Thursday night. Music, reflection and prayers were all part of the service, which was attended by seve...

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Jordan addresses local group

By From JT Staff Reports

September 26, 2025

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan addresses the crowd at the Union County Republican party’s President’s Club dinner at the Grange Hall on Route 37 in Richwood Tuesday. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Daniel Hawkins al...

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Recovery Court marks 15 years

Court ordered program has charted a new path for hundreds of offenders

By Michael Williamson

September 27, 2025

Sports

FHS gridders fall to West Liberty-Salem

By Tim Miller

September 27, 2025

Fairbanks’ football team could muster only 60-plus total yards of offense Friday evening in dropping a 42-0 verdict at West Liberty-Salem. The Panthers could not generate much of anything in either th...

Mechanicsburg rolls over Triad during Cardinals’ 2025 Homecoming contest

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Triad quarterback Wyatt Smith (1) is upended by a Mechanicsburg defender Friday evening. The Cardinals dropped their Homecoming game to the Indians, 62-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Mechanicsburg rolls over Triad during Cardinals’ 2025 Homecoming contest

By Tim Miller

September 27, 2025

A season of frustration continued for Triad’s football squad Friday evening during the school’s Homecoming game. Mechanicsburg dropped a 62-0 verdict on the Cardinals, who fell to 0-6 on the season. I...

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Jonathan Alder’s Silas Shoemaker (25) struts into the end zone after a 16-yard touchdown reception from Brock Hughes during the first quarter. The senior Pioneer accounted for 45 receiving yards and one touchdown during the team’s win over Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneers are 6-0 after topping Tecumseh

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 27, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s football team maintained its unbeaten status following a 31-7 win over Tecumseh on Friday. The running attack for the Pioneers was the main attraction for spectators last night as the...

Lakers score late TD; hand NU Homecoming setback

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North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) tries to elude an Indian Lake defender. The Wildcats dropped a 17-14 verdict to the Lakers on Homecoming. (Submitted photo)

Lakers score late TD; hand NU Homecoming setback

By Bob Putman

September 27, 2025

A lWojam-packed crowd was witness to an outstanding, down-to-the end football game on Friday at North Union. When everything was settled, it was Indian Lake that made a few more positive plays and def...

Monarch defense shines during shutout triumph over Dublin Jerome

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Marysville defenders Hunter Sheldon (5) and Carter Dunn (38) sandwich a Dublin Jerome ball carrier on this play. The Monarchs’ defense held the Celtics to less than 100 yards of total offense during a 21-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarch defense shines during shutout triumph over Dublin Jerome

By Chad Williamson

September 27, 2025

On a night of pageantry at Dublin Jerome Friday, the Homecoming queen covered more yards accepting her crown than any Celtic ball carrier could muster. Marysville continued its dominance against Jerom...