400 runners help pace Marysville track squads to OCC Central Division third-place spots

By Tim Miller

Marysville’s Jenna Rioch (left) battles with Hilliard Davidson’s Kristina Hoefler down the stretch of the girls 400 meter dash at Dublin Coffman on Saturday. Rioch won the Ohio Capital Conference Central Division championship in the event.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Man alleged to have strangled 5-year-old

By Mac Cordell

August 8, 2024

A Richwood man could be facing more than two years in prison after allegedly strangling a 5-year-old. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Zachary Evan Travis, 28, of 33033 Fields Road, Richwood. ...

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P.C. Council hears plans for 550-acre commerce park

By Kayleen Petrovia

August 8, 2024

Plain City officials got a first look at plans for a commerce park located on nearly 550 acres of land currently in Jerome Township. Council held a joint meeting with the village’s zoning commission t...

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Pilots travel from far and wide for Balloon Fest

By Kyle Meddles

August 8, 2024

Balloons from Cosmic Crisp and the Ohio Caverns inflate at the Union County Airport Thursday morning ahead of the start of the All Ohio Balloon Fest, which runs through Saturday. (Journal-Tribune phot...

Sports

Lady Monarchs secure third place at Hudson’s Explorer tournament

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 8, 2024

Marysville’s girls golf squad placed third during the 18-team Hudson Lady Explorer Invitational. MHS carded a team score of 367. That score was 20 strokes better than what the Lady Monarchs tallied at...

Sports

Area linksmen compete during annual Marysville Invitational

By Tim Miller

August 8, 2024

Ethan Miller of Jonathan Alder competes at the Marysville Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- A hot and humid day greeted area high school boys golfers for the Marysville Invit...

Sports

Panthers, Wildcats place second, fourth in tourney

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 8, 2024

In the top photo, Fairbanks’ Cole Eger sends the ball flying during the Panther Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- North Union’s boys golf team finished in the top four durin...