ROBERT GENE WILEY

By From JT Staff Reports

Robert Gene Wiley, 90 of Richwood, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Heritage of Marysville.

He was born July 21, 1934 in Watkins to the late Charles C. and Emma Dell (Clapsaddle) Lingo. On February 20, 1955 he married the former Peggy P. Boyd and she died October 10, 2013. He was also preceded in de...

Local News, Marysville School Board, News

The Marysville students pictured above were among about 40 who spent two hours Monday night at The Rock Church calling voters to generate support for the district operating levy on the May 6 ballot. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Students passionate about saving arts

Young levy volunteers envision future if May measure fails

By Chad Williamson

April 16, 2025

On a warm day earlier this week the sounds of teams competing at the Marysville High School athletic fields drifted a few hundred feet to a church that held a few dozen other students also focused on ...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

JA seeks voter support for bond issue

Ballot roundup

By Michael Williamson

April 16, 2025

Jonathan Alder Local Schools will be on the ballot next month with a bond issue. The district will be asking residents to pass a 5.12-mill bond request for construction, which will total $70,625,000 t...

News

Charter changes aim to empower citizens, schools

By Michael Williamson

April 16, 2025

On May 6, Marysville residents will be asked to consider two amendments to the city’s charter. Changes were organized and proposed by the Supporting Marysville Amending Referendums TIFs (SMART) Coalit...

Local News, News, Society

Area churches list Easter services

By From JT Staff Reports

April 16, 2025

Area churches invite the public to attend special Holy Week activities and Easter services across Union County. Beloved United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday service – April 17, 6 to 7 p.m., at Phar...

Marysville baseball team avenges loss to Olentangy Braves with 2-0 victory

Sports

Marysville’s Mason Springs (42) connects for a home run off a pitch from Olentangy’s Cameron Birch during the bottom of the first inning. The Monarch also took over mound duties, collecting eight strikeouts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville baseball team avenges loss to Olentangy Braves with 2-0 victory

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 16, 2025

Redemption does not arrive often except in the regular season. Marysville’s (6-1) rematch against Olentangy (5-2) on the baseball diamond corrected the past mistakes. The Monarchs outlasted the visiti...

Lady Monarchs use power game to top Olentangy Berlin

Sports

Sienna Hutchins watches the flight of the ball on her swing against Olentangy Berlin. Hutchins blasted a pair of home runs during an 9-2 victory for the Lady Monarchs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs use power game to top Olentangy Berlin

By Tim Miller

April 16, 2025

The power game came in handy Monday evening when Marysville’s varsity softball squad won its third consecutive game. The Lady Monarchs blasted four home runs, including two from senior Sienna Hutchins...