Local News, Marysville City Council, News

August 20, 2025

Seats and the upper shelter of American Legion Park’s amphitheater, shown above, are on the list for parks renovations in 2026. Additionally, the stage will get an upgrade and crews plan to add a bridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

City parks to see work in 2026

Scott Family, American Legion would see bulk of upgrades

By Michael Williamson

A few Marysville parks are set to get some upgrades next year.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Commission approved the capital improvement plan that sets the project list for the next five years. Board members focused much of their discussion on what can be done in the short-term, mainly for 2026.

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Education, News

Fairbanks urges students to leave phones at home

By Jack Christian

August 20, 2025

The statewide phone policy is ready to go at Fairbanks for the 2025-2026 school year. With Governor DeWine passing the new House Bill 250 requiring all districts to implement rules emphasizing a limit...

Education, News

During a tour of facilities at the North Union High School before regular meeting action on Monday, members of the board of education looked at the current state of many of the building’s workspaces while exploring options for expansion. Above, board members walked through a room that used to house a weight room, which is now storage for costumes and props used in school plays. Pictured from front to back, North Union Superintendent Justin Ufferman, board member Matthew Hall and board member Matt Staley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Needing some space

NU officials look inward before deciding on expansion

By Kyle Meddles

August 19, 2025

The North Union Board of Education has chosen to take inventory of current school spaces before considering any building additions at the high school. At the regular meeting of the board on Monday, me...

Education, News

District eyes free student admission to some events

By Kyle Meddles

August 19, 2025

A selection of sporting events at North Union will be piloted as free admission for students after a local parent presented the idea to the school board. At the regular meeting of the board of educati...

Sports

Pigskin Pickers return for 2025 season

By Tim Miller

August 21, 2025

Summer is basically over, despite the recent thermometer readings and the Pigskin Pickers are back. Sports editor Tim Miller and publisher Kevin Behrens tied for the championship last season. This wee...

Glass returns home as Jon Alder’s head football coach

Sports

Members of Jonathan Alder’s football team are from left, front row, Anderson Storts, Cashton Wheeler, Braxton Overmyer and Brock Hughes; second row, Ben McCain, Mason Petersheim, Jesus Ventura, Brooks Pierce, Blake Hardy, Will Moeller, Chase Muetzel, Silas Shoemaker, Logan Rich, Luke Tubbs, Holdon Glick and and Braylon Kauffman; third row, Wyatt Delong, TJ Maynard, Graham Clapham, Nolan Nixon, John Parker, Dustin Harper, Jacob Kusek, Rylan Stowers, Caleb Wiltshire, Isaiah Mullett (Team Manager), Bronze Jones, Cody Yates, and Adam Ali Brewer; fourth row, Jacob Warren, Andrew Miller, Max Reichenbach, Kelson Smith, Christian Amann, Trey Bentley, Ben Petzinger, Vince Ranly, Max Lewis, Nash Bowshier, JJ Weese and Mitchell McGrath; fifth row, Mohamad Beitshawish, Parker Bates, Kaden Rapp, Dom Lawrence, John Paulson, Grady Westrick, Evan Dicus, David Holstein, Mitch Huber, Jason Landis, Lane Rowe, Nolan Berner and Austin Rockwell; sixth row, Noah Kusek, Drew Hughes and Austin Kyle; seventh row, assistant cozches Craig Kyle, Nathan Geers, Jaeln Benjamin and Nathan Bisang; head coach Brett Glass; and assistant coaches Donnie Glick, Brayden Blain, Chris Homan, Chris Clapham and Justin Landis. Not pictured, Hunter Miller and Carter Theuamthalaray. (Photo submitted)

Glass returns home as Jon Alder’s head football coach

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 21, 2025

Familiar faces will grace the gridiron this season in more ways than one at Jonathan Alder. The Pioneers have been taking any chance they get when it comes to the 2025 season preparations. After coach...

Cardinal gridders hope to see improvement

Sports

Members of Triad’s football team are pictured from left, front row, Jeremiah Combs, Carson Groves, Wyatt Smith, Jayden Minor, Connor Hayes, JJ Roberts, Jordan Bland, George Hartman and Andrew Laughbaum; second row, Colt Narramore, Brody Hess, Landon Tomlin, Duncan Funderbugh, Waylin Holtsberry, Luke Botkins, Brendan Ankney, Dawson Hess and Will Mortiz; third row, Jackson Williams, Ty Botkins, Hunter Narramore, Caleb Jordan, Blayk Thomas, Hayden Furgeson, Carson Ankney and Dallas Ross; fourth row, De’Von Minor, Noah Campbell, Cayd Herron, Logan Simms, Colton Thomas, Caleb Leistritz, Silas Newland, Karter Sarrizine and Braylon Bahan, fifth row, assistant coach C.J. Curl, head coach Mike Braun and assistant coach Rob McNutt. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Cardinal gridders hope to see improvement

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 21, 2025

Triad’s football program seeks to improve from last season. The Cardinals concluded the 2024 campaign with a 1-9 overall record and a 0-5 mark in the Ohio Capital Conference. With a new season and a c...

Sports

Marysville’s Sami Haigh delivers the ball back over the net. The Lady Monarchs swept Delaware Hayes. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville netters top Delaware Hayes

By Tim Miller

August 21, 2025

Marysville’s girls tennis squad upped its record to 3-1 with a recent 5-0 victory over Delaware Hayes. Natalie Fair, who plays first singles, led a solid performance by the Lady Monarchs. “Her consist...

Sports

MHS girls win golf match over FHS

By Tim Miller

August 21, 2025

Marysville’s girls golf squad edged Fairbanks, 175-178. Jorja Ary of MHS was the medalist with a score of 39. She was followed by McKinley Samaniego-42, Addy Ross-47, Ella Shaw-49 and Kaitlyn Stover-5...

Sports

Pioneers will open season at West Liberty-Salem

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 21, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s football team is ready to start the season on the road against a top-level opponent. The Pioneers, while beginning the season away from their home fans, are eager to get the season st...