Columns/Editorials

July 26, 2025

A Word To The Wise – The finest beating I ever took

By Chad Williamson

Sometimes life deals you a tough lesson in the form of squandered money, a sprained ankle or a lost friendship.

Other times it comes in the form of 30 guys in boots kicking your guts out after your buddy took a brick to the head.

On that Saturday night in the early 90s I received the finest beating of...

Columns/Editorials

The rise of a quiet crisis in Ohio: Deaths by suicide among older Ohioans

Guest Column

By Tony Coder

August 18, 2025

By Tony Coder, Chief Executive Officer, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation At 74, Jerry was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who always prioritized his family’s needs. As he faced mental a...

Columns/Editorials

Results guide puts a ribbon on the fair

By Kevin Behrens

August 18, 2025

The Union County Fair just wrapped up its 179th year making it the oldest entity in the county, even older than the Marysville Journal-Tribune. The fair has always been about showcasing the best of th...

Columns/Editorials

Feed your head – Wrestling, politics both appreciate a pop

By Kyle Meddles

August 9, 2025

In professional wrestling, a “pop” is when an act, usually an in-ring action, receives an emotionally-charged and overwhelming reaction from the crowd. In most cases, the act is curated by producers t...

Education, Local News, News

Back to school time

By Chad Williamson

August 18, 2025

Parents walk their children into Northwood today on the first official day of school for elementary students in the Marysville District. Students may be peeking ahead on the calendar, looking for the ...

Court News, News

Thousands of dollars of items stolen from two area stores

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

August 18, 2025

Two thefts of nearly $3,000 worth of combined total merchandise at the local Marysville Meijer and Walmart supermarkets in July has led to a man and woman facing felony charges. The Union County Grand...

Lady Monarch soccer team outlasts Fairbanks

Sports

Marysville’s Addie Best (left) separates the ball from Fairbanks’ Avery Thorley (right) during the first half of action last Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch soccer team outlasts Fairbanks

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 18, 2025

Marysville’s girls varsity soccer team outlasted Fairbanks last Friday, 3-2, to kick off the regular season. Friday Night Futbol has regularly kicked off the soccer season for both boys and girls prog...

Sports

Lady Pioneers claim marathon volleyball win over Bishop Hartley

By Tim Miller

August 18, 2025

Jonathan Alder posted a five-set volleyball win over host Columbus Bishop Hartley on Saturday during its season opener. The scores from the match were 25-18, 25-21, 18-25, 19-25, 15-9. Ali Hayes led t...

Sports

Local high school golf teams have success

By Tim Miller

August 18, 2025

Fairbanks’ boys golf team competed in several matches during the past week. The Panthers downed Cedarville 153-194. Sam Snyder led FHS with a 37, followed by Dalton Smith-41, Jackson Burns-38, Grady W...

MHS spikers open with split against Grove City, Upper Arlington

Sports

Marysville’s Mya Schroeder (9) sends the ball over the top of Upper Arlington defenders Saturday afternoon. The Lady Monarchs began their season by beating Grove City in a pair of games and falling in three sets to the Golden Bears. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS spikers open with split against Grove City, Upper Arlington

By Tim Miller

August 18, 2025

The 2025 volleyball season began on Saturday with a tri-match split for Marysville. The Lady Monarchs began the competition by sweeping Grove City in a pair of sets. The scores of those games were 25-...