United Way volunteers are backbone of All Ohio Balloon Fest

By From JT Staff Reports

Shown above, a United Way volunteer helps direct traffic at the 2016 All Ohio Balloon Fest. The 2017 Balloon Fest will be held Aug. 10-12. Tickets to the Thursday night Clint Black performance are available at Ticketfly.com.
(All Ohio Balloon Fest photo)
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Richwood Opera House up for sale

By Kyle Meddles

September 10, 2024

Council officials motioned to put the Richwood Opera House on the market and up for sale. At the regular meeting of Richwood council on Monday, Council President Reddy Brown, who is also on the Opera ...

Residential component of Marysville East detailed

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City Council heard the first reading of an annexation and rezoning for nearly 244 acres that will be the third phase of the Marysville East development. The third section will be largely residential with 800 to 850 homes, including 240 to 260 apartments as well as patio homes, single-family homes, duplex-style homes, townhomes and attached ranch homes. The section will have about 16 acres of commercial development along U.S. 36. (Photo submitted)

Residential component of Marysville East detailed

By Mac Cordell

September 10, 2024

Monday evening, Marysville City Council heard the most detailed plan for the third annexation in the Marysville East project. At council, Bart Barok with Rockford Development Investments presented a p...

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NU volleyball team tops Hamilton Township

By Bob Putman

September 10, 2024

The North Union volleyball team upped its season mark to 5-4 on Saturday with a three-set sweep of Hamilton Township at North Union. The Lady Cats won 25-16, 26-24, 25-19. Katelyn Zimmerman led the wa...

JA runners place first, second during McGowan Invitational

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Jonathan Alder’s Ella Luker, left, is pictured competing during the 2023 Division II state cross country meet. Luker helped the Lady Pioneers finish first during the McGowan Invitational at Watkins Memorial High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA runners place first, second during McGowan Invitational

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 10, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s boys and girls cross country teams were at the top of the heap during the 2024 McGowan Invitational. The Scarlet and Black competed in the Division II varsity open portion of the meet...

Lady Panther spikers fall to London during day of other celebrations

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Madeleine Peffer (19) of Fairbanks sends the ball back at London defenders during a non-conference volleyball match. Also pictured for the Lady Panthers are Maddi Sines (27) and Allie Boyd (14). FHS dropped the contest in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panther spikers fall to London during day of other celebrations

By Tim Miller

September 10, 2024

Saturday was a day to celebrate a portion of Fairbanks High School’s vast volleyball legacy. Members of the 1994 state Final Four squad were honored to mark the 30th anniversary of its accomplishments...

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An electric vehicle, based on the Acura Performance EV Concept, which made its global debut during the 2024 Monterey Car Week, will become the first EV made at the Marysville Auto Plant in late 2025. (Photo submitted)

Honda reveals EV offering

By Mac Cordell

September 10, 2024

Honda today updated its progress in establishing the Honda EV Hub in Ohio, which will create the flexibility to produce gas, hybrid-electric and battery electric vehicles on the same manufacturing lin...