Report cards released, Marysville slips
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September 16, 2026

Report cards released, Marysville slips

Other area districts hold steady

By Kyle Meddles 

Most area school districts held steady on the latest Ohio School Report Cards, but Marysville was the exception, slipping by half a star in the state’s overall rating.

Five of the six area districts received the same overall rating for the 2025-26 school year as they did a year ago. Fairbanks and J...

Milling about
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Milling about
By Kevin Behrens 
September 16, 2026
Crews perform milling work at the intersection of Seventh and Buckeye streets as part of the City of Marysville’s 2026 paving program. City officials said crews are beginning the paving project in the...
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Students gather around the Scotts Miracle-Gro display during the 2025 Crafted in Union County event at Marysville High School. The annual Manufacturing Month program gives students from around Union County an opportunity to learn about local manufacturers, the products they make and potential career opportunities close to home. This year’s event is scheduled for Oct. 29 at Marysville High School, with more than 800 students expected to participate. (Photo submitted)
Event will put local careers on display
By Chad Williamson 
September 16, 2026
Local officials want students to know they don’t necessarily have to leave the area to find a career. Organizers hope to have more than 800 students participate in this year’s Crafted in Union County ...
Japanese investment has deep local roots
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Japanese investment has deep local roots
By Chad Williamson 
September 16, 2026
A recent international business conference in Indianapolis highlighted a relationship Union County economic development officials say is particularly visible close to home. Union County Economic Devel...
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Local grid players of week call offensive backfields their home
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Local grid players of week call offensive backfields their home
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
The offensive backfield is highlighted this week as the Journal-Tribune has named its top players from last Friday’s games. Colin Wimmers is Marysville’s player of the week. The senior running back le...
Soccer squads earn wins
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Soccer squads earn wins
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad edged Worthington Christian 2-1. The Panthers are 8-1-0 overall for the 2026 campaign. Ty Schroeder put both of FHS’ goals into the net. Kaylor Bowsher assisted on one of ...
Lady Cats kick way past Bellefontaine Chieftains
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Lady Cats kick way past Bellefontaine Chieftains
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2026
North Union picked up its first win of the season, defeating Bellefontaine 5-1 in Central Buckeye Conference girls soccer play on Monday at North Union. The Lady Cats are now 1-5 overall and 1-3 in th...
Monarch gridders will face big task against Upper Arlington
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Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) picks up yardage while trying to elude a Hilliard Bradley defender. The Monarchs will host Upper Arlington on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarch gridders will face big task against Upper Arlington
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
Marysville’s varsity football team returns home this Friday and faces a big task. The 2-2 Monarchs will host 3-1 Upper Arlington. The Golden Bears’ only loss so far this season has been to New Albany ...
NU spikers sweep Northmor
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North Union’s Avery Poling (7) prepares to send the ball over the net. The Lady Cats defeated Northmor in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
NU spikers sweep Northmor
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2026
North Union bounced back from a tough loss on Saturday with a three-set volleyball victory over Northmor at North Union. The Lady Cats were swept by Fairbanks on Saturday, but started strong in their ...
Despite winless record, FHS gridders continue to improve
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The ball comes up a little short of Fairbanks receiver Collin Bailey (4) during a game against Indian Lake. The Panthers will play at Southeastern on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Despite winless record, FHS gridders continue to improve
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
The record may not reflect it, but Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll is seeing gradual improvement in his team. The Panthers slipped to 0-4 with a 21-14 loss to Greeneview (3-1) last week. T...