Tangled research balloon originated in Illinois

By Will Channell

A high-altitude balloon and attached device from the University of Illinois rests in a tree at 804 W. Ninth St. Officials from the university said the device was meant as a test for similar operations during next year’s August eclipse.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
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Pigskin Pickers conclude season with college bowl/playoff games

By Tim Miller

December 20, 2024

The 2024 Pigskin Pickers season is coming to an end. This is our college football bowl column, which for the first year includes the opening-round games of the College Football Playoff. The first few ...

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Cardinal girls fall to Madison Plains

By Tim Miller

December 20, 2024

A 60-22 setback at the hands of Madison Plains dropped Triad’s girls basketball record to 2-8 overall and 1-5 in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The Lady Cardinals trailed 19-10 after the opening quarte...

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Cedarville bus mishap postpones girls basketball contest at Fairbanks

By Tim Miller

December 20, 2024

The Fairbanks High School girls junior varsity and varsity basketball teams were scheduled to host Cedarville on Wednesday for Ohio Heritage Conference games. Competition between the two schools had t...

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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (12) fights for possession of the ball during a 73-33 victory over Springfield Northwestern. Also pictured for NU is Kailin McElroy (3). The Lady Cats improved to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division. No additional information was available at presstime. (Photo submitted)

Lady Cats roll to victory

By Tim Miller

December 20, 2024

Lady Pioneers drop another close game; fall 46-40 to London

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Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (12) goes for a shot attempt during the first quarter of action. The Lady Pioneer tallied 10 points in the team’s loss to London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Pioneers drop another close game; fall 46-40 to London

By Aleksei Pavloff

December 20, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team is no stranger to losing close games this season. The Lady Pioneers’ 46-40 loss to rival London (6-2) on Wednesday makes the sting even more prevalent. “I just t...

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Fire and emergency personnel look through a shed behind the Old Stone Haus Tavern in Broadway Friday morning. One resident was burned when a fire broke out just after 6 a.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Resident injured in Broadway fire

By Mike Williamson

December 20, 2024

A resident is being treated for burns after a fire broke out in a shed behind the Old Stone Haus Tavern in Broadway. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 6:24 a.m. Friday mo...