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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Sharp picked as next city manager

By Mike Williamson

June 13, 2026

Kimberly Sharp will be Marysville’s next city manager. Council announced this week that it selected Sharp from a pool of qualified candidates. The decision will be official pending formal approval at ...

Local News, Marysville City Council

Auditor: Change must come from statehouse

By Mike Williamson

June 11, 2026

As bills passed by the Ohio Statehouse are starting to take effect, Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver said her office is here to answer questions. Between the county’s recent property revaluation, wh...

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Group looks to change referendum rules

By Michael Williamson

June 10, 2026

A successful citizen-led group has its sights on another amendment to Marysville’s city charter. The SMART coalition, originally started as “Supporting Marysville Amending Referendums and TIFs,” is no...

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Officials prepare for 911 levy expiration

By Mike Williamson

June 13, 2026

Union County officials are preparing discussions on how to approach the sheriff’s office’s 911 levy as it nears its expiration date. Sheriff Mike Justice said the 911 levy committee should shoot for J...

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Jonathan Alder officials closed the contract for three parcels of land, shown above, located just behind Plain City Elementary School. The newly acquired land totals just over 25 acres with two larger parcels to the north and south and a third narrow strip going through the center. (Graphic submitted)

JA completes purchase of land near PCES

By From JT Staff Reports

June 13, 2026

Jonathan Alder has officially completed the purchase of more than 25 acres of land adjacent to Plain City Elementary School, a move district leaders say will help position the growing district for fut...

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Sharp picked as next city manager

By Mike Williamson

June 13, 2026

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Dispensary eyes Jerome Township

June 13, 2026

Representatives from Ethos Cannabis appeared before the Jerome Township Board of Trustees last week to make the case for allowing a cannabis dispensary in the township, highlighting potential tax reve...

Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number

Sports

Colin Snyder (34) prepares to advance on defense in order to try and stop Nolan Smith from driving to the hoop. A total of 160 youth participants were involved with the annual Marysville basketball camp this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number

By Tim Miller

June 12, 2026

Marysville High School boys basketball coach Mark Tinklenberg called it the biggest boys youth hoop camp since he’s been the Monarchs’ boss. “We’ve got 160 campers who are going to be going into grade...

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Richwood projects funded in state budget

By From JT Staff Reports

June 12, 2026

Several projects in Union County, including two in Richwood, are slated to receive state funding after State Rep. Tracy Richardson voted in support of Ohio’s two-year capital budget bill. The legislat...