Koch to wrestle at Otterbein

By From JT Staff Reports

Christian Koch, center, of North Union High School poses for a photo after signing a letter of intent to wrestle at Otterbein University. Koch had his best season in 2016-17, going 40-8 on the year to earn first-team Mid Ohio Athletic Conference honors. He also qualified for the Ohio High School Ath...

Jonathan Alder grapplers advance to state duals tournament

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Jonathan Alder’s Ethan Kuhns (black) tries to take down Brookville’s Xavier Hummel (blue) during the match at 150 pounds. The senior, along with claiming his 100th career win a dual meet earlier, helped the Pioneers advance to their first-ever appearance in the Division II state dual tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder grapplers advance to state duals tournament

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 5, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s wrestlers accomplished something the team has not done in the history of the state dual meet tournament. After winning a pair of recent dual meets, the Pioneers are headed to the Divi...

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Pioneer bowlers sweep matches against Tecumseh

By Tim Miller

February 5, 2025

Jonathan Alder defeated Tecumseh 2918-2160 during a recent boys bowling match. Jaiden Henderson rolled games of 245 and 263 for a team-leading 508 series. He was followed by Grant Headings (243-182-42...

Fairbanks, Jonathan Alder girls drop contests

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Natalie Hess (21) of Jonathan Alder goes up for a shot in this file photo. Hess tallied nine points during the game against West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks, Jonathan Alder girls drop contests

By Tim Miller

February 5, 2025

Fairbanks’ girls hoopsters slipped to 11-9 with a 55-37 loss to Buckeye Valley. The Barons took an 11-7 edge into the second quarter and extended it to 27-21 by the halftime break. Fairbanks managed o...

Ohio Heritage Conference will have opening when Greenon leaves after 2026-2027 year

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Fairbanks’ Sydney Cutler (right) guards Greenon’s Sarah Riley (1) during a game earlier in the 2024-25 season. Greenon is leaving the Ohio Heritage Conference after the 2026-2027 season with plans to join the Central Buckeye Conference. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Ohio Heritage Conference will have opening when Greenon leaves after 2026-2027 year

By Tim Miller

February 5, 2025

The Ohio Heritage Conference will take on a new look in a couple of years. It was recently announced that Greenon, which is currently in the conference’s South Division, will be leaving the OHC at the...

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Working through warmer weather

By From JT Staff Reports

February 4, 2025

Ground work is underway at the new Dairy Queen site on Columbus Avenue. The former facility was torn down last year to make way for a new facility to be completed this spring. (Journal-Tribune photo b...

Marysville City Council, News

City eyes future water needs

A second new plant could be in the cards

By Michael Williamson

February 4, 2025

Marysville is looking at two alternative improvement plans for water distribution projects throughout the city’s coverage area. Scott Sheppeard, the city’s water superintendent, said officials worked ...