Woman dies after apparent OD in area store

By Mac Cordell

Is given 10 doses of Narcan
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A Marysville woman is dead and police are investigating.
Amanda Gearheart, 27, was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon at Memorial Hospital.
Deputy Marysville Police Chief Tony Brook said police received a phone call at 2:04 a.m.. The caller reported that a woman ...

FHS girls toppled by Worthington Kilbourne

Sports

Fairbanks’ Gracie Boyer (10) gets her layup attempt denied by Worthington Kilbourne’s Dillon Walker (23) during the fourth quarter. The Lady Panther accounted for two points in the team’s loss to the Wolves. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

FHS girls toppled by Worthington Kilbourne

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 9, 2025

Fairbanks’ girls basketball team struggled to maintain possession against Worthington Kilbourne. Despite a strong first half, Fairbanks succumbed to the Wolves’ trapping defense leading to a 56-28 los...

Sports

North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne looks for a teammate during Tuesday’s home CBC game against Indian Lake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Lakers hit late basket to edge NU

By Bob Putman

January 9, 2025

In a mid-season matchup of division leaders, North Union and Indian Lake were each trying to get a leg up on the Central Buckeye Conference’s Mad River Division. It was probably not much of surprise t...

Sports

JA drops game to Bishop Watterson

By Tim Miller

January 9, 2025

A 52-43 setback at the hands of Columbus Bishop Watterson dropped Jonathan Alder’s boys hoop record to 7-3 on Tuesday. The Pioneers held a 13-12 edge at the conclusion of the opening quarter. JA, howe...

Eagles use inside, outside offense to top MHS girls

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Kelsey Strahm (40) of MHS gets off a shot in the lane against Bishop Watterson. The Lady Monarchs fell, 55-51. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Eagles use inside, outside offense to top MHS girls

By Tim Miller

January 9, 2025

Marysville’s girls basketball team fell victim to an opponent that could put points on the board both under the basket and from around the perimeter. “No. 25 (Cameron Sparks) was hard for us to guard,...

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Pictured above is the selfie President Joe Biden took with J-T sports writer Aleksei Pavloff and his mother. Biden used Pavloff's phone to take the photo.

Joe selfie

J-T reporter met the President at a function, Biden then used his phone to take a photo.

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 9, 2025

Editor's note: Through family connections, Journal-Tribune sports writer Aleksei Pavloff recently had an opportunity to attend a White House function and meet President Joe Biden. Regardless of your p...

Sports

North Union’s Kailyn Colegrove (30) drives to the basket in this file photo. Colgrove helped NU top Graham during a recent game. (Photo submitted)

NU girls turn back Graham

By Bob Putman

January 8, 2025

During the course of any basketball season, teams will encounter bumps along the way that may determine what kind of season it will be. North Union had a few bumps during its recent Central Buckeye Co...