Winds of change hit Marysville district office
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, News
March 26, 2025
Marysville Assistant Superintendent Jonathan Langhals, standing, talks with parents at a recent meeting about the future of school facilities. Langhals has opted to leave the administration office next school year to become principal of Northwood Elementary. He joins a handful of administrators leaving their positions within the district in recent months. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Winds of change hit Marysville district office

Superintendent post filled, but three other positions open up

By Chad Williamson 

Marysville School Treasurer Todd Johnson will be looking around at a lot of new faces in the coming months.

While Johnson remains at his post, at least three of the district’s other top administrators will be changing jobs. Superintendent Diane Allen announced months ago that she would be retiring ...

Leftover funds from logjam discussed
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Leftover funds from logjam discussed
By Michael Williamson 
September 12, 2026
There is nearly $1 million left over from the Mill Creek logjam project and local officials are trying to figure out what to do with it. Totals for the project indicate it came in quite a bit under bu...
Former fire chief recalls events and impact of 9-11-01
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Marysville firefighters prepare to climb the three-story training tower at Decker Fire Station, taking 2,200 steps or the equivalent of the 110 stories of the Twin Towers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Former fire chief recalls events and impact of 9-11-01
By Michael Williamson 
September 12, 2026
It’s been 25 years since the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and the City of Marysville has proudly been marking the occasion for 23 of those years. That’s due in large part to the work of former fire chief,...
Riding in the rain
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Riding in the rain
By Michael Williamson 
September 12, 2026
A downpour didn’t stop penny farthing enthusiasts from participating in Plain City’s high wheel race Thursday evening. Despite the weather, onlookers and riders alike joined the old-time bicycle race ...
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Leftover funds from logjam discussed
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Leftover funds from logjam discussed
By Michael Williamson 
September 12, 2026
There is nearly $1 million left over from the Mill Creek logjam project and local officials are trying to figure out what to do with it. Totals for the project indicate it came in quite a bit under bu...
Former fire chief recalls events and impact of 9-11-01
Local News, News
Marysville firefighters prepare to climb the three-story training tower at Decker Fire Station, taking 2,200 steps or the equivalent of the 110 stories of the Twin Towers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Former fire chief recalls events and impact of 9-11-01
By Michael Williamson 
September 12, 2026
It’s been 25 years since the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and the City of Marysville has proudly been marking the occasion for 23 of those years. That’s due in large part to the work of former fire chief,...
Riding in the rain
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Riding in the rain
By Michael Williamson 
September 12, 2026
A downpour didn’t stop penny farthing enthusiasts from participating in Plain City’s high wheel race Thursday evening. Despite the weather, onlookers and riders alike joined the old-time bicycle race ...
Big-play Bradley topples Marysville
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Marysville’s Mamour Saidy (3) tries to bat down a pass during Friday’s 41-7 loss at Hilliard Bradley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Big-play Bradley topples Marysville
By Chad Williamson 
September 12, 2026
Hilliard Bradley didn’t need many plays to put Marysville in a deep hole Friday night. The Jaguars scored a 75-yard touchdown on their first offensive play and only a penalty saved a long TD on their ...
Greeneview keeps Panthers at bay with late TD
Sports
Fairbanks quarterback Aidan Hafner (left) attempts to pick up yardage against Greeneview. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
Greeneview keeps Panthers at bay with late TD
By Eva Paspalis Case 
September 12, 2026
The camouflage-clad Fairbanks Panthers varsity football team chased its first win of the season when the Greeneview Rams came to town on Friday. In the end, a last-minute Rams touchdown broke a nearly...
JA tops NU in battle of unbeaten football squads
Sports
Jonathan Alder receiver Trey Bentley clutches the football at the North Union one-yard-line during Friday’s game. Pictured at the left for the Wildcats is Nickolas Hajjar (11). The Pioneers beat NU, 26-14. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA tops NU in battle of unbeaten football squads
By Tim Miller 
September 12, 2026
Something had to give Friday evening when a pair of local football teams were looking to stay undefeated. North Union took its 3-0 record into the game at Jonathan Alder, which was also unbeaten after...