Education, Local News, News

August 6, 2025

Schools try to get ahead of state's cell phone mandate

Calling for a change

By Jack Christian

The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has implemented a new model policy aiming to minimize student cell phone use during school hours. Schools have the option to adopt the model policy or create one of their own, as long as it meets the requirements set out in House Bill 250.

With the bill signing,...

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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...

Local News, News, Plain City News

E-bikes, like the ones shown above, and other electric recreational vehicles are a growing concern for local law enforcement. Officials are looking to add some parameters that regulate usage similar to vehicles like golf carts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

E-bikes, scooters a growing concern

By Michael Williamson

August 16, 2025

With the use of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, growing in Plain City, the village’s police department is considering getting some rules in place to guide that usage. Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz with the PCPD s...

Education, Local News, News

Back to school time

By Chad Williamson

August 18, 2025

Court News, News

Thousands of dollars of items stolen from two area stores

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

August 18, 2025

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-...