Grass roots citizens group is formed

By Mac Cordell

A group of Union County landowners and businessmen has created an organization to bring community members and leaders together.
At a recent meeting, Jerome Township resident John Wirchanski announced the formation of Union County First. He said the new organization is “dedicated to helping the coun...

Honda unveils EV models to be built locally

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Pictured above are the recently announced Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV. The electrified vehicles will be built at the EV line at the Marysville Auto Plant. They will reportedly be available to U.S. customers in 2026. (Photo submitted)

Honda unveils EV models to be built locally

By From JT Staff Reports

January 9, 2025

Earlier this week Honda presented the world premiere of the first two models in the company’s new 0 Series line of battery electric vehicles at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) – the Honda 0 S...

FHS girls toppled by Worthington Kilbourne

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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...

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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...

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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...